Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently
Since taking office last year, Trump has approved about 65 requests for major disaster declarations and denied more than two dozen others.
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Wildfires expose millions in the Midwest and Northeast US to dangerous smoke
Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is expected to engulf large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week.
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Dangerous heat wave is building, will bring oppressive temperatures to much of the US
A widespread and dangerous heat wave is building across the U.S., with triple-digit highs expected in the Southwest and Great Plains this weekend.
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Heat wave and high humidity will blast much of the US this week, weather service warns
The National Weather Service says temperatures rising ahead of the July 4th holiday will feel hotter because of the high humidity that’s arriving with it.
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Tornadoes pummel communities outside Chicago, leveling homes and ripping down power poles
At least three tornadoes touched down in communities outside Chicago as severe weather swept through several Midwest states.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocks the southern Philippines, causing some damage and 3-foot tsunami
Power outages were reported and people were urged to go to higher ground. No further information on damage or casualties was immediately available.
WATCH: Strong wind at NCAA baseball tournament in West Virginia sends 5 people to the hospital
The game was in a weather delay when a strong gust of wind tore through an area occupied by fans.