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Sizzling Heat to Expand From Midwest to Northeast

While temperatures have recently been warm across the Midwest and Northeast, intense heat has been absent–that will change in the upcoming few days.

Human Body Equipped to Handle Temperature Extremes

When temperatures reach unbearable levels, we get by with a little help from our metabolism.

Live Blog: Damaging Storms Hit W.Va., N.C., Ky., Tenn.

A dangerous cluster of storms that caused wind damage across Michigan is now slamming Ohio.

Midwest Corn Crop Hinges on Next 30 Days

The heat and accompanying drought continue to seriously impact the Midwest as the a “corn crop disaster” continues to unfold.

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Photograph of trees stained and forest floor killed by a massive aluminum chemical spill in Ajka forest, Hungary. There is a book about the spill, here.

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Pluto Has Fifth Moon

A team of astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope is reporting the discovery of another moon orbiting the icy dwarf planet Pluto.

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Manhattanhenge: A Stunning Sunset This Evening

A great photo opportunity will arise in Manhattan this evening as the sun lines up perfectly with the buildings at sunset.

Twin Cities, Green Bay on Alert for Damaging Storms

If you hear a warning about an approaching storm, take no chances and head indoors. Staying away from windows and unplugging sensitive electronics is also advisable with these storms.