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State Dept. faces Keystone XL investigation

Amid accusations of bias and corruption, the agency’s inspector general will investigate its review of the proposed oil-sands pipeline from Canada. [...]

Obama plans new drilling for Alaska, Gulf

A new proposal would expand offshore drilling in U.S. waters, but it’s drawing fire from supporters as well as critics of the oil and gas industry. [...]

Wild winter weather wallops Denver

Colorado has gone from 80 degrees and sunny to expecting 4 to 6 inches of snow in the course of 24 hours. [...]

Texas wildfires destroy homes, buildings

The Texas Forest Service reported more than 60,000 acres burned and 40 homes lost in just one blaze that raced through West Texas. [...]

Unlucky Arkansas town struggles from tornado and then flood

Dozens of U.S. southern towns were devastated by tornadoes last month, and now some of the same are facing flooding from melting snow in Canada. [...]

7 Wisconsin tornadoes may be record

The powerful storm system that moved through the nation’s midsection over the weekend caused what may be a record-breaking 7 tornadoes in the state. [...]

10 images of ominous roll clouds

Sometimes before a storm arrives, or even out of the blue, a rare ‘roll cloud’ commands attention as it floats ominously overhead. [...]

NOAA: September was warmer than usual in U.S.

The government agency reports that the average temperature in the United States was 1.5 degrees higher than long term trends. [...]

Dallas breaks heat record

The sweltering city does expect a cold front to move in by Thursday, bringing temperatures down the 80s. [...]

In new record, Minnesota dips to 20 degrees in early chill

Early chilly weather due a cold front that stretches from Minnesota to Texas. [...]