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At least 5 dead and 2 missing in San Antonio after heavy rains flood parts of Texas
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Heavy rains in San Antonio rapidly flooded roads, swept away submerged cars and sent some people ...
When will the sun come out in Chicago? What to expect and when
Chicago has been caught between rain, fog and even wildfire smoke, leaving many residents searching for the sun.
Heat dome will blanket much of the US, with worrisome temperatures in Midwest
Some parts of the U.S., such as Phoenix, Arizona, are famously hot without the mugginess. Phoenix and nearby desert regions ...
3 takeaways as the Chicago Cubs find the Wrigley Field wind kind and cruel against the Seattle Mariners
The Chicago Cubs and Seattle Mariners used the windy conditions to hit 21 home runs in a three-game series. Nine of those ...
How to stay cool in the heat wave hitting parts of the US — even without air conditioning
Within those constraints, finding ways to stay hydrated and lower your body temperature are paramount. You can do this by ...
Heat wave’s high humidity raises health risks in Chicago and across the country
Record-breaking heat indices — a combination of temperatures and humidity to determine how heat really feels to the body — ...
National Guard troops in LA is latest in long history of deployments during civil rights protests
Residents and experts say the response is reminiscent of a longstanding dynamic in the state and around the country.
Severe thunderstorms possible in Chicago area with chance of hail, tornadoes, flooding
The storms are expected Wednesday in the late morning and afternoon, especially southeast of Interstate 55 in eastern ...
US imposes sanctions on El Chapo’s fugitive sons, offers $10 million reward for their capture
In May, federal prosecutors announced they would not seek the death penalty for Joaquin Guzman Lopez if he’s convicted of ...
‘Stay-cations’ may hold more appeal for price-conscious consumers as airlines jockey for summer vacationers
Although there is no official recession, would-be summer vacationers are “cash light and travel-desire heavy,” a formula for ...
First extreme heat wave of 2025 headed to Chicago: What to know for the weekend
Chicagoans can expect intense heat compounded by muggy humidity for the next several days. The National Weather Service has ...
Chicago's unhealthy air quality will continue into the weekend, experts say
Smoke coming in from Canadian wildfires settled over Chicago, causing unhealthy air quality conditions for at-risk groups. The Environmental Protection Agency is set to send out another air quality ...