How to keep your pets safe during the SoCal heat wave

Temperatures will push well into the triple digits across Southern California this week. There are many ways you can help keep your pets cool, like keeping them hydrated or putting sunscreen on dogs' ears nose and bellies.

4-year-old left in car in Echo Park as SoCal braces for triple-digit temps

A four-year-old child was left in a car in Echo Park Monday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department, as Southern California braces for one of the biggest heat waves of the season.

10 Freeway between Los Angeles and Phoenix reopens

CalTrans officials said Friday that they hope to have the detour lane of the 10 Freeway reopened early next week.

Pakistan counts nearly 1,000 dead in monsoon flooding

The new death toll came a day after Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif asked for international help in battling deadly flood damage in the impoverished Islamic nation.

Millions more Americans will broil in extreme heat by 2053, study finds

Roughly 8 million Americans are expected to experience a heat index within the "Extreme Danger" category this year. Researchers said that by 2053, that number is expected to increase to 107 million.

State issues Flex Alert, calls for emergency conservation
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High temperatures have prompted the California Independent System Operator has declared a statewide Flex Alert from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17.

Drought-stricken Arizona to get less Colorado River water

Lake Mead is currently less than a quarter full and the seven states overall that depend on its water missed a federal deadline to announce proposals on plans cut additional water next year.

Sole survivor of lightning strike outside White House speaks out

The lone survivor of a deadly lightning strike outside the White House a few weeks ago is now speaking out about her experience to FOX 5 DC.

'California ArkStorm': Climate change could result in potential megaflood, scientists say

The ArkStorm flood is also known as "the Other Big One" after the nickname of an expected major earthquake on the San Andreas Fault, according to researchers with UCLA. But, unlike an earthquake, the ArkStorm would lead to catastrophe across a much larger area.

Mudslides, flooding close road in San Bernardino County

Authorities in the Forest Falls area of San Bernardino County expected the road to be cleared by Saturday night, but by Sunday afternoon crews say there's still more work to do.

Climate change has doubled chance of a California 'megaflood': UCLA study

Researchers say a massive flood could be "California's other Big One." New data from UCLA researchers say climate change has doubled the chance such a flood may happen.

Nevada family fights for stricter laws after daughter killed in wind-blown bounce house

A lack of U.S. regulations and oversight surrounds the popular, easily rentable inflatable party attraction that could be putting thousands of kids at risk for injury or death, according to researchers.

U.S. Forest Service lookout dies in McKinney Fire when she wouldn't evacuate

A U.S. Forest Service fire lookout of 50 years died when she didn't heed advice to leave her home, which was overtaken by the McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County, officials said. 

Record-breaking rainfall, flooding leaves at least 9 dead in Seoul, South Korea

At least nine people have been killed after nearly 16 inches of rain led to historic flooding in Seoul, South Korea, on Monday, and forecasters warn an additional 10 inches could fall by the end of the week.