How the Reaction to Trump Could Be Good for the Climate

Four months ago, at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference, in Bismarck, North Dakota, Donald Trump laid out his vision of America's energy future. "A Trump Administration will focus on real environmental challenges, not phony ones," the Republican nominee for President told his audience, apparently alluding to climate change.

Private wells in Northeast US coming up empty amid drought

By COLLIN BINKLEY Associated Press Some of the nation's largest for-profit colleges are suffering steep declines in enrollment amid growing competition, new regulation and government pressure... By COLLIN BINKLEY Associated Press Some of the nation's largest for-profit college chains are suffering steep declines in enrollment amid heavier government scrutiny. Private wells across the Northeastern United States are drying up in the face of a punishing drought that has lasted for much of the summer.

After delay, Ascension, FEMA agree on deal to do damage assessments, hire inspectors

FEMA will have within 10 to 14 days 10 two-person teams of inspectors doing damage assessments of the 10,000 to 12,000 Ascension Parish homes and businesses inundated after last month's historic flood, parish officials said Wednesday. Parish government and Federal Emergency Management Agency officials reached an agreement on damage assessments this week after Parish Council members aired concerns late last week about the slow start to the process.

Hillary’s health suddenly legitimized as campaign issue by fainting …

All the sneering of the left and their media enablers over "conspiracy theories" about Hillary's health can no longer contain the explosive issue of her physical fitness for office. At a moment the nation's eyes were focused on her and her rival at the 9/11 ceremonies in New York City, she demonstrated a fragile constitution and looked like death warmed over).

Fracking and Earthquakes: A Connection

The 5.6 magnitude earthquake that struck northern Oklahoma on 09/03/16 has again drawn attention to the connection between earthquakes and oil production by way of fracking. To be specific, waste-water injection by oil producers is a prime suspect in the cause of the numerous earthquakes that Oklahoma has experienced during the last 10 years.

Our Views: A bipartisan stand on Louisiana recovery

Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard points out the water height while talking about the flood damage to the Livingston Parish Detention Center Wednesday August 31, 2016. In a deeply partisan presidential campaign season, a natural disaster has reminded Louisiana residents that in times of crisis, petty party politics should have no place in relief and recovery.

FSU football player eats lunch with student sitting alone

For one day, a mother says she didn't have to worry about her son eating lunch by himself after he was joined by Florida State University wide receiver Travis Rudolph. For one day, a mother says she didn't have to worry about her son eating lunch by himself after he was joined by Florida State University wide receiver Travis Rudolph.

Hurricane churns toward Hawaii; people stock up, board up

High pressure over the Great Basin pr... North Carolina's Outer Banks will likely be drenched as a tropical weather system blows by with up to 5 inches of heavy rain. But the storm was not expected to surpass tropical-storm strength before curving out... North Carolina's Outer Banks will likely be drenched as a tropical weather system blows by with up to 5 inches of heavy rain.

Slain New Mexico girl’s relatives mystified over mom’s role

In a Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016 photo, Stephanie Duneman and her daughter Isabella Duneman, 9, tie up balloons they brought to celebrate the birthday of Victoria Martens in Mariposa Basin Park, in Albuquerque. Ten-y... .

Louisiana Lawmakers to Determine Flooding Response

Louisiana Rep. Garret Graves says he will keep working to overhaul the way the country responds to natural disasters like this month's devastating floods in his home state. Flood waters were rising, so Rep. Garret Graves threw his kayak and paddle board on his truck, just in case.