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Saharan dust plume darkens sky in Barbados
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Saharan dust plume darkens sky in BarbadosA Saharan dust plume traveling across the Atlantic Ocean reached the Caribbean on June 22, with the dense cloud darkening the sky over Barbados. - Weather
The Arctic hits 100 degrees
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The Arctic hits 100 degreesThe small Siberian town of Verhoyansk was the planet's northernmost 100-degree reading ever recorded. - Weather
Widespread dust from Sahara reaches Puerto Rico
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Widespread dust from Sahara reaches Puerto RicoThe difference between the visibility in Yauco, Puerto Rico, was night and day from this past May to June 22, as Saharan dust obscured visibility. - Weather
3 amazing ways Saharan dust impacts planet Earth
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3 amazing ways Saharan dust impacts planet EarthEvery massive plumes of dust rise from Africa’s Sahara Desert and blow over the Atlantic travelling as far as the U.S. and the Amazon in South America. - Nation
Tropical Storm Dolly forms in North Atlantic Ocean
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Tropical Storm Dolly forms in North Atlantic OceanTropical Storm Dolly was centered about 660 miles southwest of Cape Race, Newfoundland, and it was moving east-northeast at 13 mph. - Weather
Summer Solstice: Longest day of the year
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Summer Solstice: Longest day of the yearThe solstice marks the beginning of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere. - Nation
Today marks the first day of summer
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Today marks the first day of summerThe summer solstice – the exact moment when the sun is at its highest point in the sky each year – is Saturday. Here's what to know. - World
Half of world's population being exposed to increasing levels of air pollution
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Half of world's population being exposed to increasing levels of air pollutionDespite global efforts to improve air quality, about half of the world's population is enduring increased levels of air pollution, a study reports. - Weather
Time-lapse captures formation of stunning rainbow
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Time-lapse captures formation of stunning rainbowOn June 16, a beautiful rainbow formed over the water in Hampstead, North Carolina, captured in this time-lapse video.
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Your Father's Day weekend forecast
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Your Father's Day weekend forecastChanges in the forecast are expected for Father's Day weekend across the U.S., including increasing warmth in the Northeast. - Nation
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Rare green glow discovered in Mars atmosphere
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Rare green glow discovered in Mars atmosphereScientists in a new study announced the first-ever discovery of a green glow in the atmosphere of Mars. t's the first time such a glow has been spotted anywhere other than Earth. - Weather
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Police officer narrowly escapes scary crash on rainy highway
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Police officer narrowly escapes scary crash on rainy highwayA trooper dashcam captured the scary moment an officer dodged a crash on a highway near Windsor, Wisconsin, on June 10, while assisting another crash scene. - World
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Rare 'ring of fire' solar eclipse this weekend: See dramatic images
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Rare 'ring of fire' solar eclipse this weekend: See dramatic imagesOn Sunday, parts of Africa, the Middle East and Asia will get to see a "ring of fire" solar eclipse. - Weather
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Safety tips for spending time at the beach
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Safety tips for spending time at the beachSpending time on the beach is a lot of fun, but it can also be very dangerous. It's important to know theses basic beach safety tips. - Weather
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Firefighters tackle brush fire in California
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Firefighters tackle brush fire in CaliforniaThe Mountain Fire in Ventura County, California, burned about an acre before firefighters halted its progress on June 14. No structures were threatened. - Nation
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No El Niño this year, forecasters say. That's bad news for hurricane season.
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No El Niño this year, forecasters say. That's bad news for hurricane season.El Niño isn't likely to form this year, federal forecasters announced Thursday. The pattern tends to decrease hurricane activity. - Weather
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New Orleans man gives neighbor lift in canoe
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New Orleans man gives neighbor lift in canoeA man came to his stranded neighbor's aid after more than five inches of rain fell in the area, the National Weather Service reported. - Weather
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Severe winds blow through Michigan
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Severe winds blow through MichiganSustained winds of 70 mph blew through Battle Creek, Michigan.
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New Orleans under flood warning
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New Orleans under flood warningA flash flood warning was issued for New Orleans, Louisiana, after thunderstorms brought very heavy rain to the area on June 10, according to the NWS. - Weather
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June snow blankets parts of Colorado
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June snow blankets parts of ColoradoSnow fell in parts of Colorado on June 9 as unseasonal weather struck the state. - Weather
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Remnants of storm Cristobal over Milwaukee
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Remnants of storm Cristobal over MilwaukeeThe remnants of Tropical Storm Cristobal passed through Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on June 9. - Nation
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Remnants of Cristobal to hit upper Midwest
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Remnants of Cristobal to hit upper MidwestThe remnants of what was Tropical Storm Cristobal walloped portions of the Midwest on Tuesday, unleashing downpours and bringing gusty winds. - Nation
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Earthquake rattles Berkeley, California
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Earthquake rattles Berkeley, CaliforniaA small earthquake, rated magnitude 2.7, rattled portions of northern California Tuesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said. - Weather
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Having picnics in the age of social distancing
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Having picnics in the age of social distancingIt's healthy to be outdoors. What better way to enjoy the outdoors by having a picnic? You can still enjoy one while still practicing social distancing. - Nation
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Hurricane season off to a historically fast start. What does that mean?
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Hurricane season off to a historically fast start. What does that mean?With Tropical Storm Cristobal's landfall along the Gulf Coast on Sunday, the 2020 hurricane season is off to a historically fast start. - Weather
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Damaging tornado spins through Florida
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Damaging tornado spins through FloridaA tornado spun through downtown Orlando, Florida, on June 6. - Weather
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Cristobal's storm surge inundates Gulf Coast
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Cristobal's storm surge inundates Gulf CoastTropical Storm Cristobal brought storm surge and coastal flooding to roads to Waveland, Mississippi, on June 7.
