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1,400 Flights Cancelled Before Snowstorm1,400 Flights Cancelled Before Snowstorm

by National Confidential | 07 February 2013 | 8:54 pm EST

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1,400 flights have been cancelled in advance of the major snowstorm headed towards the northeast.

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Now You Can Wear High Heels In The SnowNow You Can Wear High Heels In The Snow

by National Confidential | 26 December 2012 | 3:22 pm EST

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A new device makes it possible for women to wear high heeled shoes like stilettos in the snow.

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Death Valley Wins World Record For Hottest Spot On EarthDeath Valley Wins World Record For Hottest Spot On Earth

by National Confidential | 14 September 2012 | 7:38 am EST

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Death Valley, California, is now officially the hottest spot on planet Earth.

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Hurricane Isaac To Test New New Orleans LeveesHurricane Isaac To Test New New Orleans Levees

by National Confidential | 28 August 2012 | 4:58 pm EST

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Hurricane Isaac is set to test new levees constructed at the cost of $15 billion.

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Forecast: Summer 2012 Begins With East Coast Heat WaveForecast: Summer 2012 Begins With East Coast Heat Wave

by National Confidential | 19 June 2012 | 8:11 pm EST

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The official beginning of Summer 2012 on Wednesday may bring a major east coast heat wave, according to forecasts.

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VIDEO: Restaurant Boat Capsizes In ChinaVIDEO: Restaurant Boat Capsizes In China

by National Confidential | 21 September 2011 | 9:38 am EST

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Video shows a restaurant boat capsizing in China due to heavy rains.

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Hurricane Katia Upgraded To Category 4Hurricane Katia Upgraded To Category 4

by National Confidential | 06 September 2011 | 1:44 am EST

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Hurricane Katia has been upgraded to category 4, with swells now threatening the east coast of the US. The storm is about 450 miles south of Bermuda, moving northwest at 10 miles per hour.

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Tropical Storm Katia Forecast To Be Category 3 In 5 DaysTropical Storm Katia Forecast To Be Category 3 In 5 Days

by National Confidential | 30 August 2011 | 5:11 pm EST

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Tropical storm Katia, currently forming in the Atlantic, is forecast to be a category 3 hurricane within 5 days.

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VIDEO: Hurricane Irene Slams BahamasVIDEO: Hurricane Irene Slams Bahamas

by National Confidential | 25 August 2011 | 5:31 pm EST

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Hurricane Irene, headed to the east coast, sliced through Bahamas.

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Hurricane Irene Heads Towards Haiti, USHurricane Irene Heads Towards Haiti, US

by National Confidential | 22 August 2011 | 8:26 am EST

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Hurricane Irene recently passed through Puerto Rico (without casualties) and could next target Haiti.

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Typhoon Muifa Threatens ChinaTyphoon Muifa Threatens China

by National Confidential | 07 August 2011 | 3:27 pm EST

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The Chinese port city of Qingdao is preparing itself for the onslaught of an oncoming typhoon named Muifa.

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VIDEO: Lambert-St. Louis Airport TornadoVIDEO: Lambert-St. Louis Airport Tornado

by National Confidential | 25 April 2011 | 12:38 am EST

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Video shows the inside of Lambert-St. Louis Airport as a tornado struck.

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VIDEO: Kuwait Sand StormVIDEO: Kuwait Sand Storm

by National Confidential | 30 March 2011 | 7:45 am EST

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Video catches huge sandstorm in Kuwait. WATCH:

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Monster Snow Storm Heads EastMonster Snow Storm Heads East

by National Confidential | 14 December 2010 | 6:55 am EST

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A slow-moving storm that brought bone-chilling cold and dropped heavy snow that caused dozens of accidents, stranded more than 100 motorists and collapsed the roof of an NFL stadium made its way out of the Midwest. The storm continued its trek northeast early Tuesday over the Great Lakes and into Canada. More snow was possible [...]

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Snow Causes Metrodome Roof CollapseSnow Causes Metrodome Roof Collapse

by National Confidential | 12 December 2010 | 9:34 am EST

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Heavy snow in Minneapolis has caused the roof of the Metrodome to collapse, multiple media outlets are reporting. Today’s Giants-Vikings game had already been rescheduled to Monday night, but it will now possibly need to be moved to another venue as well. READ MORE

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Record Heat Wave Hits New York CityRecord Heat Wave Hits New York City

by National Confidential | 05 July 2010 | 2:46 pm EST

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“The first five days of July have averaged 6 degrees hotter than the same period last year. ‘We are significantly higher than average right now,’ said Lauren Nash, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. ‘Who knows what can happen over the next few weeks?’” [Link]

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Storms Kill 4 On Michigan CampgroundsStorms Kill 4 On Michigan Campgrounds

by National Confidential | 27 June 2010 | 10:35 pm EST

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“Four people died at a campground outside Detroit, Michigan, Sunday after severe weather moved through the area, according to the St. Clair County sheriff’s department. Video of the Fort Trodd Campground in Clyde Township — about 60 miles northeast of Detroit — showed at least two recreational vehicles that were thrown into a pond by [...]

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Tropical Storm Alex Headed To Gulf Of MexicoTropical Storm Alex Headed To Gulf Of Mexico

by National Confidential | 27 June 2010 | 10:46 am EST

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“Tropical Storm Alex headed toward the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday, but not before drenching Belize, northern Guatemala and Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula with torrential rains and forcing hundreds of tourists to flee resort islands. Meteorologists project Alex, which hit Belize’s coast late Saturday, will weaken as it passes over the Yucatan Peninsula but will regain [...]

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Tropical Storm Darby Forms Off Coast Of GuatemalaTropical Storm Darby Forms Off Coast Of Guatemala

by National Confidential | 23 June 2010 | 6:19 am EST

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“Tropical Storm Darby has formed in the Pacific off the coast of Guatemala. According to the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Darby has maximum sustained winds near 40 mph (65 kph) and is expected to get stronger.” [Link]

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Tornado Hits Billings, Montana, Damages Expo CenterTornado Hits Billings, Montana, Damages Expo Center

by National Confidential | 20 June 2010 | 8:36 pm EST

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“Tornado touches down in Billings, Montana, demolishing a portion of the city’s expo center” [Link]

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Lightning Destroys Touchdown Jesus StatueLightning Destroys Touchdown Jesus Statue

by National Confidential | 15 June 2010 | 7:09 am EST

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Touchdown Jesus picture “Police say a steel frame is all that remains of six-story-tall statue of Jesus Christ with his arms raised along a southwest Ohio highway. Monroe Police Chief Mark Neu said the statue burned to the ground Monday night after it was struck by lightning in a thunderstorm. The ‘King of Kings’ statue, [...]

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16 Killed In Arkansas Flood16 Killed In Arkansas Flood

by National Confidential | 12 June 2010 | 11:29 am EST

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“Rescuers in the US state of Arkansas are searching for dozens of people missing after floods swept through campsites in a national park. At least 16 people were killed in the floods on Friday and more than 20 others taken to hospital.” [Link]

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PICTURE: Giant Sinkhole In Guatemala CityPICTURE: Giant Sinkhole In Guatemala City

by National Confidential | 31 May 2010 | 8:46 pm EST

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A giant sinkhole has opened up in Guatemala City after the rainfall from Tropical Storm Agatha. Guatemala City sinkhole picture

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