At least 7 people were killed as a giant storm system hits the Southern U.S.
The system spawned a tornado that shredded homes, toppled roofs and uprooted trees in Selma, Ala.
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Extreme weather, fueled by climate change, cost the U.S. $165 billion in 2022
The U.S. suffered 18 separate billion-dollar disasters in 2022, highlighting the growing cost of climate change. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Jan. 10, 2023.)
Parts of California, such as Santa Cruz, get a break from relentless storms
With a brief break in the storms hitting the state, businesses in the Santa Cruz area are trying to clean up. Officials say true recovery can't begin until the last expected storm hits next week.
Santa Barbara County official on storm cleanup and recovery
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Scott Safechuck, a Santa Barbara County Fire Department official, on the cleanup underway as the county recovers from days of brutal storms and prepares for more ahead.
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Analyzing the media coverage of allegations that President Biden mishandled classified documents. California prepares for more storms. And, Russian mercenaries declare a rare victory in Ukraine.
Storms keep pummeling California, causing widespread flooding and evacuations
In Southern California, flooding shut down a major highway in Ventura County, and more rain is expected. Torrential storms across the state have killed at least 17 people.
Storms continue to hit California, forcing evacuations in cities like Santa Barbara
Storms continue to pummel California. Parts of Santa Barbara as well as the nearby towns of Montecito and Carpenteria have been evacuated due to fears of mudslides. More rain is on the way.
Encore: Warm weather in the Northeast is hurting businesses that count on snow
Businesses in the Northeast that rely on winter recreation activities are having a bad year. Warm temperatures are keeping snowmobilers and skiers off the trails.
Extreme weather, fueled by climate change, cost the U.S. $165 billion in 2022
The U.S. endured 18 separate billion-dollar disasters in 2022, highlighting the growing damages of human-caused climate change.
A 5-year-old was swept away by floodwaters as California's heavy storms continue
More than 200,000 residents are without power and thousands were ordered to evacuate after another powerful storm battered California on Monday. The death toll from recent storms is now up to 14.