Weather Blamed in Nepal Plane Crash That Killed 23

The plane was headed to the city of Jomsom, gateway to a popular temple, from Pokhara. The crash highlights the poor safety record of Nepal aviation.

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Dangerous Storm Moves Up East Coast After Hammering Gulf States

The authorities in Maryland, Virginia and the Carolinas warned people to prepare for severe weather from a storm that killed at least three on Tuesday.

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Maple Syrup Makers in New York Savor Aftertaste of a Mild Winter

Weather conditions in northern New York have been favorable for the production of maple syrup, and the industry may be in for a record-setting season.

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In Zika Epidemic, a Warning on Climate Change

In the coming decades, global warming is likely to increase the range and speed the life cycle of the particular mosquitoes carrying viruses like Zika.

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Storm Water, Long a Nuisance, May Be a Parched California’s Salvation

For nearly a century, since deadly floods in 1938, engineers have sought ways to flush water out of Los Angeles. Now, officials want to capture it.

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Parade in Chinatown Raises Spirits During a Record Plunge in Temperature

By around daybreak on Sunday, the temperature dipped below zero in Central Park, to minus negative 1, breaking a century-old record.

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How Cold Is It? Too Cold for an Ice Fest.

With wind chill temperatures headed toward the minus teens, the keepers of Central Park decided to cancel Saturday’s ice-sculpture celebration.

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This Winter’s Polar Vortex, from Afar and Up Close

A close-focus and space view of the deep chill finally settling in over the Northeast, for a short while.

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Haiti: Drought Worsens Food Crisis, U.N. Agency Says

More than 1.5 million Haitians are threatened with malnutrition — double the number of six months ago — because of a three-year-old drought.

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Heavy Snowfall in New England Breaks Through Lull of Mild Winter

Forecasts were predicting as much as 18 inches in parts of Massachusetts, and a blizzard warning was issued for the southeast part of the state.

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Donald Trump’s Snow Day Has Rivals Questioning His ‘Commitment’

Donald J. Trump canceled an event at the Londonderry Lions Club in New Hampshire, citing “weather and airports being closed,” and other Republicans took notice and questioned his commitment to the state four days before the primary.

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China’s Lunar New Year Migration Off to a Difficult Start

Snow and ice have led to a particularly bad beginning to the busy travel period.

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Studying the Heart of El Niño, Where Its Weather Begins

Over the Pacific, researchers dropped instrument packages in hope of better forecasting the effects of the phenomenon.

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Powerful Storm Kills Driver and Wreaks Havoc in California

Severe weather lashed San Diego and Los Angeles Counties. A driver was killed after fierce winds sent an 80-foot tree crashing onto her vehicle in San Diego, officials said.

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For Blizzard Damage, Turn to Your Homeowner’s Policy

People digging out from last weekend’s storm may be relieved to know that standard homeowner’s insurance covers most damage caused by winter storms.

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Taiwan: Scores Die as Cold Descends

Temperatures abruptly plunged to a 16-year low of 39 degrees Fahrenheit in the subtropical capital.

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Comforts of a Hotel That’s Close to Home in Dangerous Weather

Bad weather often causes cancellations at hotels, who then make up for lost revenue by offering a discounted rate to local residents.

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Flight Canceled Because of the Winter Storm? What You Need to Know

With a blizzard in the Northeast expected to disrupt travel, passengers should review airline policies regarding flight cancellations.

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De Blasio Vows Better Coordination as New York Prepares for Snowstorm

With up to a foot of snow expected to fall on Saturday, Mayor Bill de Blasio urged New Yorkers to stay home and said he expected the subways to stay open.

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Blizzard Watch Expands to Include New York City Area

After hitting Washington on Friday, the storm will move north, with high winds and up to 10 inches of snow expected Saturday.

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