South Dakota State

Columbus, OH

Wisconsin State

AccuWeather

After a rather active week in terms of severe weather, another wave of storms is projected to develop from the Dakotas to Wisconsin on Sunday. Over the last week, areas from the Plains to the Ohio Valley have turned into a hotbed for severe weather, and AccuWeather forecasters are once again putting locations across the Midwest on alert for robust thunderstorms this weekend.

Severe thunderstorms to continue in storm-weary Midwest on Sunday

The Independent

  It's been a wild week of weather in many parts of the United States, from heat waves to snowstorms to flash floods.Here's a look at some of the weather events:              Midwest sizzles under heat wave              Millions of people in the Midwest have been enduring dangerous heat and humidity.An emergency medicine physician treating Minnesota State Fair-goers for heat illnesses saw firefighters cut rings off two people's swollen fingers Monday in hot weather that...

Wild week of US weather includes heat wave, tropical storm, landslide, flash flood and snow

Mental_Floss

Tornadoes can (and do) happen anywhere. Here are 10 of the most terrible twisters to ever take a turn on Earth.

10 of the Most Terrifying Tornadoes in History

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

Alaska State

The US Sun

LUDACRIS has sparked concern by drinking glacier water in Alaska. Fans immediately warned the Atlanta-based rapper about the potential hazards of consuming the unfiltered water, including bacteria, parasites, and viruses. On Monday, Ludacris, whose real name is Christopher Bridges, shared a video of himself sampling glacier water in Alaska on Instagram. It seemed that he […]

Ludacris sparks concern by drinking glacier water in Alaska as fans warn him about dangerous ‘bacteria and viruses’

USA TODAY

Hurricane Gilma is a Category 3 storm but is expected to remain at sea and away from land for now.

Hurricane Gilma tracker: See projected path of Category 3 storm

It's been 33 years since actress Nancy Kulp died of cancer in 1991 at 69. Best known as Miss Jane Hathaway on TV's classic country comedy, The Beverly Hillbillies(CBS, 1962-1971, Kulp was a trailblazing political advocate. She was a Democratic nominee for the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania’s 9th congressional district. She later worked as an artist-in-residence at Juniata College and taught acting. And she was also gay. Long divorced, she came out of the closet at the age of 67 and acknowledged she was a lesbian. This is her story.

The Secret Gay Life of Nancy Kulp ('The Beverly Hillbillies'): 33 Years After Her Tragic Death

Orange County, CA

San Juan Capistrano, CA

A California man accused of decapitating his parents began singing Tina Turner and Stevie Wonder songs in the wake of the horrifying incident, police body cam footage revealed. On July 9, deputies with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic assault call at a mobile home community in...

Chilling footage shows son singing Tina Turner songs after decapitating parents, police say

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Minneapolis, MN

The Minnesota Twins have shared one of the best sports photos of the year showing dramatic skies above Target Field in Minneapolis. The Twins shared the photo across the baseball side’s social media platforms where it has received thousands of likes and millions of views. “I’m not joking when...

Sports Fans Hail Incredible Photo of Rainbow and Lightning Above Stadium

Minnesota Golden Gophers On SI

Severe storms are forecast to move through the area, possibly right around the scheduled kickoff time.

Severe weather could impact Gophers-North Carolina season opener

Filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung spent the formative years of his childhood in Arkansas. Living a figurative block or two away from the famous “Tornado Alley,” Chung has a personal history with the swirling storms. He knows how they shape the psyche of anyone who grows up in that part of the Midwest, and he brought that experience and knowledge to his direction of “Twisters.”

‘Twisters’: Hollywood’s weird spin on tornadoes and climate change

Ketchikan, AK

Mens Journal

Alaska's governor declared a state of emergency on Sunday following a deadly landslide in Ketchikan, AL, which left one dead and three others injured.

Deadly Landslide Hits Alaska, Prompting Emergency Declaration

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

Cats have a knack of waking you up a little before you're ready to get up, sometimes more than a little before. They're worth it though. Here are five local Kansas City cats who would love to wake you up each morning. Already have a cat that wakes you up? Get yourself a back-up alarm.

Five cats that will replace your alarm clock

Iowa State

Nebraska State

Tornado Alley is known for having a more intense and significant number of tornadoes than other parts of the country. Learn more about this area and how to prepare. Tornado Alley is known for having a more intense and significant number of tornadoes than other parts of the country. Tornado...

TORNADO ALLEY: Where is it and what you need to know

Florida State

The Mirror US

A tropical depression moving into the Gulf of Mexico is growing better organized, forecasters said Saturday, and is likely to bring drenching rain and coastal flooding to much of Florida's Gulf Coast

Hurricane watch issued for parts of Florida as Gulf Coast braces for Tropical Storm Debby

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

The myth that tornadoes can't happen in the mountains is proven wrong for the second time in a year with a tornado at over 10,000 feet. Have you heard the myth that tornadoes can't happen in the mountains? This has been proven wrong twice in just over a year at one of the United States' highest mountains -- Pikes Peak, Colorado.

Rare high-elevation tornado confirmed at Pikes Peak in the Rockies

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Storm Chaser Reed Timmer’s Insane South Dakota Tornado Intercept

On Thursday, South Dakota had some really bad weather. There were at least five tornadoes in the Northern Plains. Reed Timmer, a famous storm chaser, was...

Storm Chaser Reed Timmer’s Insane South Dakota Tornado Intercept

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