Chicago, IL

Columbus, OH

Anchorage, AK

Fox Weather

A man in Alaska was hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself in the leg while trying to protect himself from a brown bear.

Watch: Man mauled by bear calmly takes to camera after shooting himself while stopping attack

Florida State

Saint Petersburg, FL

While lightning deaths have dropped significantly over the past 20 years there are still preventable tragedies that occur every year highlighting the need for continued awareness, especially as school starts and fall sports mean more time outdoors for student athletes.

‘Flee the tree:’ Florida teen’s lightning death just latest illustrating myth of outdoor safety during storms

Sudden and intense rain disrupted ride operations at Six Flags Mexico, leaving some riders stranded with their feet dangling two dozen stories in the air.

Watch: Intense rain pelts riders left dangling high above Mexican amusement park as storm hits

The northern tier of the country will be a hot spot for strong to severe storms this week. Wind damage and large hail are the primary concerns. An isolated tornado threat is possible. Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and...

Severe Storms Pack Wind Damage, Large Hail, Isolated Tornado Threats From Great Lakes To Northeast

Arkansas State

AccuWeather

After rumbling over the Rockies to start the week, severe weather will advance across the Plains and then the Midwest as the week progresses. Following localized severe weather over portions of the Rockies on Tuesday, AccuWeather meteorologists say the main threat of severe thunderstorms will shift eastward across the Great Plains at midweek and then to more of the Midwest Thursday.

Severe thunderstorms to rattle Plains, Midwest

New Jersey State

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Meteorologist Joe Cioffi

STATES AFFECTED MIDWEST: IOWA, MINNESOTA, WISCONSIN, MICHIGAN, NORTHERN ILLINIOS, NEBRASKA, SOUTH DAKOTA. STATES AFFECTED NORTHEAST: VIRGINIA, MARYLAND, DELWARE, PENNSYLVANIA, NEW JERSEY, EASTERN NY, CONNECTICUT, MASSACHUSETTS, RHOIDE ISLAND, VERMONT, NEW HAMSHIRE, WESTERN MAINE.

Damaging thunderstorm risks rise Northeast & Midwest US next three days as heatwave expands eastward

Indianapolis, IN

Law & Crime

Cops later learned via text messages that Smith lured the men to the field over two nights to show them how a Glock switch works. Smith used the opportunity to murder all three men.
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16-year-old boy lured 3 men to grassy field to show them how a Glock switch worked and then shot them to death

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

New York State

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National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic, particularly from the Carolinas to southeast New York, from the afternoon into the evening. The main risk with these storms will be damaging winds and large hail. Check below for further details.

Damaging Winds & Large Hail Possible; Across the Mid-Atlantic; Late Afternoon of August 3rd, 2024

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

Herbie J Pilato

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

Connecticut State

Oxford, CT

Massive cleanup efforts are underway Tuesday after deadly flooding devastated Connecticut. Torrential rain washed out roads and destroyed bridges, leaving motorists stranded in raging floodwaters.

Watch: Drone videos show catastrophic damage from Connecticut's deadly flash flooding in Oxford

Texas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

Iowa State

Wayne County, IA

A mastodon tusk, skull and other bones were recently discovered in Wayne County in southern Iowa, University of Iowa officials said. The skull is the first well-preserved mastodon skull scientifically excavated in Iowa.

Archaeologists unearth 13,000-year-old mastodon skull in Iowa

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Angel August, a small Yorkie and Chihuahua mix pup who could really use your help moving...into your house! Angel recently came into Great Dog Rescue New England's care after an unexpected tragedy. Although she has been an owned pup her whole life, sadly Angel's owner passed away. Now safely in rescue care, Angel is patiently waiting for the next chapter of her life to begin. Will you help her write it?

Little Yorkshire Terrier Who Lost Her Owner Now Looking For Love

NBC News

Parts of the Northeast are experiencing flooding after powerful storms brought historic rainfall to the region, with areas of Connecticut hit the hardest. NBC News’ Michelle Grossman reports on what more to expect from the Northeastern storms.

Powerful storms bring historic rainfall and flooding to the Northeast

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Idaho State

For the 2024/25 winter, the Farmers’ Almanac predicts to be a “wet whirlwind” with significant precipitation and storms. Northern Plains and Great Lakes regions will experience deep cold, with frigid temperatures also reaching the South. The Northeast is expected to receive above-normal snow, while the Pacific Northwest...

Farmers’ Almanac Predicts “Wet Whirlwind” Winter for 2024/25

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Cicero, IL

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Lyons, IL

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Evergreen Park, IL

NewsBreak

Chicago, Detroit among major Midwest cities bracing for severe weather with damaging wind, hail

Millions of people from portions of the Midwest through the Great Lakes region, including those in places such as Chicago, Detroit and Milwaukee, are keeping their...

Chicago, Detroit among major Midwest cities bracing for severe weather with damaging wind, hail

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