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Damaging, golf ball-size hail will fall more frequently because of climate change, researchers warn
During severe thunderstorms, rising air shoots icy pellets the size of Dippin’ Dots ice cream into the bitter cold of upper ...
Baseball legend dies at 65 after battling cancer
Ryne Sandberg, the esteemed Hall of Fame second baseman and beloved Chicago Cubs star, has died at the age of 65. The baseball legend passed away at his home on Monday, surrounded by his family, the ...
As extreme heat warnings are issued, experts warn of deadly consequences
Extreme heat is the deadliest weather-related hazard in the U.S., claiming roughly 2,000 people annually, according to data from the CDC.
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Environmental Advocates Rally Against Trump’s Plans to Undermine EPA’s Ability to Fight Climate Change
Environmental advocates, elected leaders and workers at the Environmental Protection Agency gathered at Federal Plaza ...
‘Ring of fire' weather pattern threatens ‘abrupt changes' in Chicago conditions
The Chicago area is in what is called a "ring of fire" weather pattern for the start of the work week -- and it could mean ...
‘Climate of the times’: String of shootings results in violent night across Jacksonville
"Crazy" weather is heading for six major U.S. states on Monday morning. The National Weather Service is warning six major U.S ...
Daywatch: Climate change is producing larger hail, researchers warn
As climate change warms average global temperatures, hailstones larger than pingpong or golf balls will become more frequent ...
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Researchers quietly planned a major test to dim sunlight, records show
Hundreds of documents show how researchers failed to notify officials in California about a test of technology to block the ...
Damaging, golf ball-size hail will fall more frequently because of climate change, Illinois researchers warn
As climate change warms average global temperatures, hailstones larger than pingpong or golf balls will become more frequent ...
To host UN climate talks, Brazil chose one of its poorer cities. That’s no accident
When world leaders, diplomats, business leaders, scientists and activists go to Brazil in November for the United Nations’ ...
Extreme heat can endanger baseball players, fans. It’s also changing the game's physics.
Across the Midwest, with a 3.6-degree increase each, St. Louis, Cleveland, Detroit and Milwaukee are some of the top 10 MLB ...
Landlord who killed a 6-year-old Muslim boy in hate-crime stabbing dies in an Illinois prison
Three months ago, Joseph Czuba was sentenced to 53 years behind bars for the attack. He was found guilty in February of murder, attempted murder and hate-crime charges in the death of Wadee Alfayoumi ...