The Latest: California at heaviest snowpack in 22 years

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California at heaviest snowpack in 22 years

Roaring storms that brought California almost a year's worth of snow and rain in a single month should make state water manager's Sierra snowpack survey Thursday a celebration, marking this winter's dramatic... California water managers say Sierra Nevada snow drifts are at a drought-busting 173 percent of average, with the most snow recorded since 1995 A group of Yemeni business owners plan to shut down their delis, grocery stores and bodegas around New York City in protest of President Donald Trump's travel ban on people hailing from seven Muslim-majority... Many Yemeni business owners have shut down their delis, grocery stores and bodegas around New York City in protest of President Donald Trump's travel ban Some Maine sixth-graders are pushing state lawmakers to pass a bill that would make it easier for residents to keep hedgehogs as pets Some Maine sixth-graders are pushing state ... (more)

Gov. Scott announces $15.8 million…

Gov. Rick Scott announced Friday that he has approved $15.8 million for emergency beach and dune restoration projects in four Northeast Florida counties impacted by Hurricane Matthew in October. The money will be split by St. Johns, Flagler, Volusia and Brevard counties to restore critically eroded beaches and to repair dunes where there is "an imminent threat to beachfront structures, such as roadways, homes and businesses," according to the governor's office.

Former president Jimmy Carter in Phoenix to accept an award

It's named for retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who's expected to attend the invitation-only event along with 300 dignitaries and guests Friday evening at the Arizona Biltmore resort. Law school officials say Carter was chosen for the award because of a long list of accomplishments including his humanitarian work and advancing justice and social causes.

Crews search for toddler missing amid tornado destruction

Crews searched a mobile home park strewn with twisted metal and other debris Wednesday for a toddler whose parents reported him missing after a tornado demolished their trailer during a weekend outbreak of deadly storms. Albany Fire Chief Ron Rowe told a news conference the search for 2-year-old Detrez Green resumed at first daylight Wednesday.

Hey News Media, If ‘Climate Change’ is Causing Droughts, Why Do They Keep Ending?

Thanks to the news media having no incentive to tell you this, you may not have noticed but the California drought, which eighteen months ago was "historic" and "catastrophic," has suddenly effectively ended. The key mountain range where in 2015 Governor Jerry Brown famously revealed the snowpack to be virtually nonexistent is now at 180% of normal for this time of year, while state-wide "snow water" is 193% .

Deadly weather wreaks havoc across Southeast, West Coast

In the Southeast, storms killed at least 18 people -- 14 in Georgia and four in Mississippi -- and two people died in California after heavy rains hit the region. In Northern California's Mendocino County, a 125-foot-tall oak tree fell into a single-story apartment, killing a 36-year-old woman on Saturday morning, Capt.

18 die amid apparent winter tornadoes, other storms in South

People stop to take a photo of a gas station damaged by an apparent tornado, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Albany, Ga. Nathan Deal declared a state of emergency in several counties, including Cook, that have suffered deaths, injuries and severe damage from weekend storms.

Morning news headlines: Government to ‘Step up’ business…

Theresa May will launch her industrial strategy for post-Brexit Britain on Monday with a promise the Government will "step up" and take an active role in backing business. Central to the Prime Minister's plans will be new "sector deals" and "major" investment in research and development to support the "industries of the future" and create more high-skilled, high-paid jobs.

Death toll rises to 15, at least 43 injured following SWGA storms

Death toll rises to 15, at least 43 injured following SWGA storm - KSLA News 12 Shreveport, Louisiana News Weather & Sports The death toll in Southwest Georgia after severe weather swept through the area has now risen to 15. Due to associations with wind and flooding, several schools and universities have been closed or are delayed from opening Monday. Due to associations with wind and flooding, several schools and universities have been closed or are delayed from opening Monday.

At Least 18 Dead Over 48 Hours as Tornadoes Wreak Havoc in the South

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Severe storms: Death toll hits 16 amid Southeast tornadoes

Powerful storms kicked up apparent tornadoes and pushed the weekend death toll to 16 people killed and dozens injured as a fast-moving storm system punched through the Southeast for a second day on Sunday, authorities said. An apparent tornado blew through a mobile home park early Sunday in southern Georgia's rural Cook County - sheering off siding, upending homes and killing seven people, local authorities said.

The Latest: Emergency official: More storm deaths in Georgia

Jeff Bullard sits in what used to be the foyer of his home as his daughter, Jenny Bullard, looks through debris at their home that was damaged by a tornado, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Adel, Ga. Gov. Nathan Deal declared a state of emergency in several counties, including Cook, that have suffered deaths, injuries and severe damage from weekend storms.

Severe storms in Southeast U.S.: Death toll hits 16, more tornadoes ahead

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Deadly twisters ravage southern US

At least four people were killed when a tornado ripped through the Mississippi city of Hattiesburg on Saturday, January 21. The storm struck just before dawn, damaging homes and knocking out power for thousands in Forrest and Lamar counties. This video features footage from a Mississippi Army National surveying the tornado damage in Hattiesburg.