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Severe flood warning issued as the UK faces more weather disruptions

Severe flood warning issued as the UK faces more weather disruptions

LONDON (AP) — Serious flooding swamped parts of England and snow forced three airports to close temporarily Tuesday as wet and icy weather that was expected to last another day combined to extend travel chaos that has plagued the U.K.
What are California's Santa Ana winds?

What are California's Santa Ana winds?

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Santa Ana winds are common in Southern California during cooler months.
What are California's Santa Ana winds?

What are California's Santa Ana winds?

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Santa Ana winds are common in Southern California during cooler months.
In Cincinnati, recreation center is a lifesaver from nation's Arctic blast

In Cincinnati, recreation center is a lifesaver from nation's Arctic blast

CINCINNATI (AP) — Tirrdell Byrd sat on the floor strumming his guitar as people milled about Over-The-Rhine Recreation Center, winter coats flung over folding chairs, belongings packed into shopping bags and wheeled totes, the smell of pizza lingerin
Trump vows to undo new Biden ban on offshore drilling

Trump vows to undo new Biden ban on offshore drilling

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump complained on Tuesday that President Joe Biden was undermining his transition to power a day after the incumbent moved to ban offshore energy drilling in most federal waters.
Trail closed in Nanaimo, B.C., for public safety after 'aggressive' cougar sightings

Trail closed in Nanaimo, B.C., for public safety after 'aggressive' cougar sightings

NANAIMO, B.C. — The Regional District of Nanaimo in British Columbia says it's temporarily closing a hiking trail due to the presence of an "aggressive" cougar.
Oregon places new rules on homeowners living in certain high-risk wildfire areas

Oregon places new rules on homeowners living in certain high-risk wildfire areas

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon homeowners who live in certain high-risk wildfire areas defined by the state must now meet new building codes and reduce vegetation around their homes under new “wildfire hazard maps” unveiled Tuesday.
Major Florida grower to end citrus operations after years of hurricanes and tree disease

Major Florida grower to end citrus operations after years of hurricanes and tree disease

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A major grower said this week it was abandoning its citrus growing operations, reflecting the headwinds Florida's signature crops are facing following a series of hurricanes and tree diseases. Alico Inc.
The seven key pieces of Justin Trudeau’s political legacy

The seven key pieces of Justin Trudeau’s political legacy

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday he will resign as prime minister and Liberal leader once the party chooses a successor. Trudeau, who was first elected Oct. 19, 2015, steps down after nearly a decade in power.
PHOTO COLLECTION: China Winter Swimming

PHOTO COLLECTION: China Winter Swimming

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors. The Associated Press