Northern U.S. braces for weekend storms as heavy rain forces major delays at New York City airports

A powerful weather system is battering the tri-state area with heavy rain and strong winds Saturday as a fast-moving storm blankets northern New England with snow. A flood watch went into effect Saturday morning for the New York City metro area through central and southern New Jersey. The storm could dump up to 4 inches of… Continue reading Northern U.S. braces for weekend storms as heavy rain forces major delays at New York City airports

Millions under tropical storm warning as California braces for heavy rain

California state beaches and parks closed ahead of storm California State Parks said today it was shutting down state beaches from the U.S.-Mexico border to Bolsa Chica near the southern boundary of Los Angeles County as a precaution. Beach closures were scheduled tomorrow and Monday, state parks said in a statement. Additionally, state parks expected to… Continue reading Millions under tropical storm warning as California braces for heavy rain

Jon Tester faces another tough Senate campaign in Montana as the GOP braces for a possible primary

Tester, 66, hasn’t said whether this will be his last Senate campaign. And while he opposes term limits, he’s aware of how age has affected his fellow senators. Asked about the recent health issues of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Tester said: “I think it needs to be addressed… Continue reading Jon Tester faces another tough Senate campaign in Montana as the GOP braces for a possible primary