Avalanche deaths rise dramatically in U.S. over long term
Some experts blame the growing popularity of backcountry skiing and hiking, snowboarding and other activities. California has less of a problem than other states but is not immune from the danger.
Deaths highlight avalanche risks in Sierra
Recent avalanches at Sierra ski resorts, some of them deadly, offer a reminder of potential peril when heavy snow layers the slopes under certain conditions, experts said.
Two Die After Being Caught in Avalanches
A member of a Sierra ski resort’s patrol team who was injured after being buried in an avalanche has died — the second death connected to avalanches that occurred in the area on Monday.
Christmas Eve avalanches leave two dead in Lake Tahoe area
A 49-year-old snowboarder and a veteran ski patroller were killed in separate avalanches in the Lake Tahoe area on the day before Christmas, authorities said.
Indonesia Culls Ducks to Stop Bird Flu
Indonesian Agriculture ministry has culled 112,000 ducks for having new strain of bird flu viruses in the country, official said.
Bird flu: 100,000 birds culled in Bangladesh
Following a major outbreak of avian flu on the outskirts of the capital, around 100,000 birds have been culled and 250,000 eggs destroyed in Bangladesh, officials said on Wednesday.
India: Bird flu case confirmed in Sitapaila farm
The Directorate of Animal Health today confirmed presence of bird flu virus in a poultry farm owned by Surya Mohan Pokharel in Sitapaila, Kathmandu.
Bangladesh slaughters 1.5 lakh birds over avian flu
Bangladesh’s livestock authorities are slaughtering around 150,000 chickens at a giant poultry farm near Dhaka after the worst outbreak of avian flu in five years, officials said on Wednesday.
Thousands of Chickens Infected with Avian Flu
The Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed that thousands of chickens that suddenly died last week were contracted with the bird flu virus.
Norwegian boy dies of swine flu infection
An 11-year old boy from the southern Norwegian county of Telemark has died of a swine virus infection, the Norwegian-language newspaper Aftenposten reported on Friday.
Old flu strain causing new misery in Maine
This season’s flu is worse than in years past, in part because Americans haven’t seen this strain in a while and don’t have immunity.
Influenza: H1N1 Variant-H3N2v Virus Spreading Westward
The Oklahoma Department of Health reported yesterday that the first reported death from influenza this season had occurred in Tulsa County.
Swine flu H1N1 kills nine Palestinians in West Bank
NINE Palestinians have died in an outbreak of the H1N1 influenza strain known as swine flu, the office of Palestinian prime minister Salam Fayyad says.
Sarasota County removes thousands of dead fish from south county public beaches
A red tide bloom in south Sarasota County is suspected as the cause of a large fish kill stretching from Blind Pass Beach to Manasota Key.
Red Tide toxins kill thousands of fish
A Red Tide bloom off the coast of Charlotte and Sarasota Counties has killed thousands of fish. The stench kept people away during a time when the beaches should be packed.
Norovirus Outbreak at Stateville Illinois Correctional Center
A suspected norovirus outbreak has been declared at the Stateville Correctional Facility in Illinois. Illinois Department of Corrections spokesperson Melaney Arnold told Food Poisoning Bulletin that approximately 144 inmates reported becoming ill after Christmas. No patients have been hospitalized.
Probe launched into food poisoning cases in Bassi
The medical health and family welfare department has launched an investigation into the cases of food poisoning reported in Bassi on Thursday night.
State epidemiologists looking into food poisoning of FedEx workers
State epidemiologists are investigating an apparent outbreak of food poisoning that led to an evacuation at a FedEx sorting facility in Anchorage last week.
Sprouts salmonella outbreakDeaths in 24 States
It was a tough year for the fresh sprout industry. Sandwich chains dropped the item, and the No. 2 retailer in the U.S., Kroger, stopped carrying them after No.1 Wal-Mart did so the year before.
Deadly Salmonella Cantaloupe – 261 Ill with 3 Deaths in 24 States
In 2012 the CDC collaborated with public health officials in many states and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Newport infections linked to cantaloupe originating from Chamberlain Farms Produce, Inc. of Owensville, Indiana.
Imported Salmonella Mangoes Sicken 166 in US and Canada
On August 29, 2012 the CDC announced that local, state and federal agencies were conducting an investigation into the source of an apparent outbreak of Salmonella serotype Braenderup.
Winter storm lashes Northeast with snow, wind, rain
A winter storm that has killed more than a dozen people across the eastern half of the country moved into the Northeast, trapping airliners in snow or mud and frustrating travelers still trying to return home after Christmas.
Scotland braced for flooding after severe gales and heavy rain
Scotland is braced for more flooding after a night of severe gales and heavy rain.
Flooding hits Yorkshire with houses and shops underwater - video
Houses and shops in the village of Burton Fleming in Yorkshire are underwater, following sustained heavy downpours over Christmas.
Pearl River flooding likely after Friday storm, Weather Service says
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for parts of St. Tammany Parish, indicating that the Pearl River could see minor flooding in the next few days. The river currently is at 11.3 feet. Flood stage is 14 feet, according to a Weather Service advisory.
Flooding and rail problems continue to delay travellers
Road and rail travellers continue to endure delays as a result of flooded highways and rail lines, over-running engineering work and a lack of train staff.
Hundreds flee after severe flooding in Peruvian Amazon
Further torrential rain has wreaked havoc in the central Amazon region of Peru, displacing hundreds of families, devastating local crops and demolishing public infrastructure.
100 take ill following food poisoning
Around 100 persons took ill on Tuesday following food poisoning and water contamination, in Kodaganur village of Ron taluk in Gadag district.
Two students die, food poisoning suspected
Two school children died while two others were admitted to hospital for treatment after they allegedly consuming stale food items this afternoon.
Largest Multi-State Food Poisoning Outbreaks Of 2012
A Salmonella outbreak linked to peanut butter produced by Sunland Inc. of Portales, NM was the sixth largest largest multi-sate food poisoning outbreak of 2012, based on the total number of people sickened.
Wildfire persists through snow, cold weather west of Estes Park
Multiple feet of snow and sub-freezing temperatures apparently haven’t been enough to kill the wildfire burning in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Salmonella Outbreak in Southwest Alberta “Running Rampant”
Six vehicles were buried in rubble following a landslide at the 139th kilometre of the Jabor-Jerangau road.
Landslide buries six vehicles
An outbreak of Salmonella is “running rampant” in the province, the Alberta Health Services (AHS) is warning.
Storms batter Northeast with wind, ice and snow
Winter weather complicated travel for many Americans on Wednesday, and even forced one NBA team to take the rare step of postponing a game due to the conditions.
Christmas snow storm kills 3, tornadoes knock out power in South
An enormous storm system that dumped snow and sleet on the nation's midsection and unleashed damaging tornadoes around the Deep South began punching its way toward the Northeast on Wednesday, slowing holiday travel.
UK weather: rain prompts fears of landslides and further floods
A landslide warning has been issued by the Met Office, as continued heavy downpours sparked fears of unstable cliff faces.
Thousands flee Malaysia floods
Floods triggered by torrential monsoon rains in Malaysia forced almost 14,000 people to flee their homes and seek shelter at relief centres, the official Bernama news agency said Wednesday.
"Perfect Storm" Led to San Francisquito Creek Flooding
There was a perfect storm of wet weather elements over the weekend, which caused the San Francisquito Creek to overflow and cause the temporary evacuations of about three dozen East Palo Alto families, officials said Wednesday.
Fierce storm warning of high wind, coastal flooding causes partial shutdown of No. 3 train
A fierce storm packing blustery winds, snow and rain prompted a partial shut down of the No. 3 train Wednesday and caused Gov. Cuomo to crank up the state’s Emergency Operations Center.
100 students hospitalised for food poisoning in Andhra Pradesh
Around 100 hostel students of a private college in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh were hospitalised for suspected food poisoning, police said on Thursday.
Australia: FOURTH DENGUE CASE CONFIRMED IN CAIRNS
Public health officials in far north Queensland are ramping up the fight against dengue fever after another person fell ill with the disease.
Golden Corral Closes Temporarily Due To Almost 200 Cases Of Food Poisoning
167 reports of foodborne illnesses were reported near Casper, Wyoming last week, all linked to a Golden Corral restaurant in the area. Norovirus is thought to be the culprit.
Floods in Nottinghamshire after night of heavy rain
In pictures: Floods in Nottinghamshire after night of heavy rain
Deadly floods strike rain-soaked Sri Lanka
Officials report 25 people killed, 36 more still missing, and more than 265,000 others marooned inside their homes.
Cyclone Evan batters Fiji
More than 3,500 people evacuated to emergency shelters in Fiji as the biggest cyclone in 20 years swept across the Pacific island nation on Monday, three days after the storm killed four people and destroyed thousands of homes in nearby Samoa.
Cases of illness linked to E. coli prompt recall of frozen hamburgers
Grocery chain Loblaw Companies has recalled two more frozen beef products because of possible contamination from E. coli bacteria.
China, South Africa ban beef imports from Brazil over mad cow disease concerns
Brazil says China and South Africa have banned imports of its beef because of fears of mad cow disease.
Nepal Farmers Destroy KFC Frozen Chicken Shipment Fearing Bird Flu
Poultry farmers in Nepal have stopped trucks importing chicken from India for KFC restaurants and destroyed the cargo.
Indonesia reports ninth human ‘bird flu’ death of 2012
A 4-year-old West Java boy is the latest case of human avian influenza H5N1 detected in 2012, according to a FluTrackers report Dec. 14.
Swine flu threat looms over city: six cases this year
A fresh case of swine flu has been reported in the city, taking the total number of cases to six this year.
Snow falls in Kashmir; avalanche on Siachen Glacier kills six, one missing
An aerial view of the snow-covered Bhadarwah valley is seen about 205 km from Jammu, the winter capital of Kashmir, India, on Dec. 16.
India: Food poisoning kills two
Two members of a family died and as many fell sick in Puri'sChhaitana village on Sunday after allegedly consuming toxic food on Saturday night. Even though doctors were trying to find out the exact cause behind the incident, police attributed the tragedy to food poisoning.
More Than 200 Treated for Food Poisoning in Chile
More than 200 people are being treated for food poisoning in Chile after eating hot dogs during an outing at a park.
Tulsa Water Main Break Floods Neighborhood On 61st Street, Prompts Evacuations
A water main break on 61st Street at 92nd East Avenue flooded at least three businesses and eight homes and shut down 61st Street in both directions Monday morning.
Landmine kills 10 girls collecting firewood
Ten girls were killed in eastern Afghanistan on Monday when a landmine exploded as they were out collecting firewood -- the latest casualties in one of the most mined countries in the world.
Death toll from Typhoon Bopha tops 1,000 in the Philippines
The grim toll from a typhoon that devastated southern Philippines earlier this month continues to climb, with 1,020 reported dead as of Sunday morning, authorities said.
Dengue fever case reported on Maui
The state health department reports that a person on Maui who traveled to another country has developed dengue fever.
Over 170 malaria deaths in C'garh in last 3 yrs: Minister
Chhattisgarh government today informed the legislative Assembly that over 170 malaria deaths were reported in the state in the past three years.
South Africa bridge collapse kills 14
Fourteen people have been killed in South Africa when a bridge was swept away by heavy rains, officials say.
Louisiana Man, Truck Go Airborne During Tornado
Jerry Millet got the unexpected ride of his life while he was driving down a Louisiana highway and his truck was picked up by the swirling winds of a tornado.
Drought expands in many farm states
Drought continued to expand through many key farming states within the central United States in the past week, as scattered rainfall failed to replenish parched soils, according to a report issued Thursday by state and federal climatology experts.
Indonesia: Two missing following flash flood in Solok
Two people are missing and at least 600 evacuated after flashfloods hit two hamlets in South Solok regency, West Sumatra, on early Friday.
Drought causes MN homes to sink
It started small in Howard Edwards' home in Waseca.
India: Dengue spreading in State: Limbavali
Minister for Health and Family Welfare Aravind Limbavali on Wednesday admitted in the Assembly that officials of his department used to hide the truth about the dengue deaths, prior to his taking over as minister.
India: Dengue infection cases touch 1,000-mark in Pune
With eight more people detected with dengue fever, the city's dengue infection cases touched the 1,000-mark this year on Wednesday. The infection has claimed 11 lives so far.
King Tide Floods Mill Valley, Bay Area
A king tide floods the Manzanita park and ride lot, just off Highway 101 in Mill Valley on Wednesday morning. According to the National Weather Service, some of the highest tides of the year are due to hit the Bay Area today through Friday.
Philippine toll from typhoon above 700 and likely to rise, authorities say
The death toll from the destructive typhoon that savaged the southern Philippines last week has climbed above 700, authorities said Tuesday, warning that the final number may be much higher.
12 miles of dead squid wash ashore
Scientists in California investigate why at least several hundred dead squid are washing ashore.
Rescuers search for hundreds still missing in Philippines after typhoon
Rescue workers are searching for more than 300 Filipino fishermen who have gone missing after a devastating typhoon that tore across the Philippines last week, killing more than 600 people, authorities said Monday.
Food poisoning: Couple, 60 guests fall ill at wedding feast
In what could have proven to be a deadly feast, a newly-wed couple and 60 of their guests landed in a hospital hours after attending their valima on Sunday, complaining of food poisoning.
California Reports Five Deaths from Poisonous Mushrooms this Year
Poisonous mushrooms have killed five people and sickened over 1,500 in California since the beginning of the year, according to the state health department. Four of those deaths occurred in November.
Arctic wildfire soot darkening Greenland ice sheet
The glittering, icy landscape of Greenland is being marred by soot that falls from the smoke plumes of Arctic wildfires, new satellite-based research shows. That soot darkens the surface of the ice and makes it absorb more sunlight, hastening its melt.
Wildfire Damages 10 Acres In Southern Spartanburg County
A wildfire damaged almost 10 acres in southern Spartanburg County Tuesday afternoon.
Freak storm described as 'tornado' hits Auckland, New Zealand, killing 3
A freak storm described as a tornado has his Auckland, New Zealand's biggest city, killing three people and leaving at least three missing, according to reports.
325 dead, hundreds still missing due to 'Pablo'
The death toll from a typhoon that ravaged the Philippines jumped to 325 on Thursday with hundreds more missing, as rescuers battled to reach areas cut off by floods and mudslides due to typhoon "Pablo" (international codename, Bopha).
Invasive cheatgrass fuels bigger, more frequent wildfires
When a team of academic researchers blended wildfire data with satellite images from the Great Basin, they confirmed what public land managers and ranchers have seen on the ground for years: cheatgrass, an invasive grass accidentally introduced by settlers more than a century ago, is fueling bigger, more frequent wildfires in that empty stretch of the West.
Floods, fungi fan food-price jitters over Argentine wheat
The wheat harvest in grains
powerhouse Argentina will be smaller than expected and of poorer
quality this season as farmers slog through waterlogged fields,
trying to save their crops from toxic fungi bred by too much
rain.
Floods, fungi fan food-price jitters over Argentine wheat
The wheat harvest in grains
powerhouse Argentina will be smaller than expected and of poorer
quality this season as farmers slog through waterlogged fields,
trying to save their crops from toxic fungi bred by too much
rain.
Typhoon Bopha hits Philippines, killing 27 people and destroying homes
An intense typhoon thumped into the southern Philippines on Tuesday, destroying homes, setting off a landslide and killing more than two dozen people, authorities said.
43 students, 10 adults suffer carbon monoxide poisoning at Atlanta elementary school
Forty-three students and six staffers at an Atlanta elementary school were rushed to the hospital early Monday after exposure to carbon monoxide fumes, fire officials told NBC News.
Drought hurting Christmas trees
Even if Minnesota’s drought ended tomorrow, the dry conditions of the past two summers may haunt Christmases yet to come.
Wildfire In Rocky Mountain National Park Prompts Evacuations
A wind-driven wildfire in Rocky Mountain National Park northwest of Denver jumped containment lines overnight, triggering the evacuation of hundreds of people on Saturday, fire officials said.
Investigators probe cause of New Jersey train derailment
Federal investigators on Saturday were trying to unravel the disastrous sequence of events that happened when a New Jersey bridge collapsed and a freight train derailed, partially spilling its toxic cargo and causing the evacuation of nearly 50 homes.
HIV infection rate soars in UK
CNN's Atika Shubert reports on record new numbers of HIV infections in the UK.
China faces HIV/AIDS epidemic
With a long red AIDS ribbon pinned to his chest, Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang warned of the grave situation of HIV/AIDS in China, calling it "not only a medical issue but also a social challenge."
Colorado wildfire burns 4,400 acres, fueled by 70-mph winds
A 2-month-old Colorado wildfire earlier thought to have posed little threat forced hundreds of evacuations Saturday when it burned through three miles of forest in 30 minutes, fueled by 70-mph winds, officials said.
Drought threatens Mississippi shipping
After months of drought, companies that ship grain and other goods down the Mississippi River are being haunted by a potential nightmare: If water levels fall too low, the nation's main inland waterway could become impassable to barges just as the harvest is ready for market.
Rainstorm Batters Bay Area, Floods Roads
A drenching rainstorm battered Northern California on Friday morning, flooding roads and knocking out power for thousands of local residents. More than 7 inches of rain was recorded in some communities.
Dengue keeps advancing in Latam despite efforts to contain the disease
The disease which is endemic in parts of tropical Latinamerica is caused by a virus transmitted by the mosquito Aedes Aegypti and its symptoms are high fever, headache, vomiting and skin rashes. A more dangerous manifestation is the hemorrhagic strain which has a high mortality rate.
Oakland schools closed by stomach virus outbreak
The three public schools in Oakland — elementary, middle and high school — are closed Thursday and Friday because of an outbreak of a stomach virus.
Outbreak Specialists Track Down Recent Coronavirus
Maria Zambon was having déjà vu. Earlier this fall, she found out about a new coronavirus that had come seemingly from nowhere to kill a Saudi man in Jeddah in June and seriously sicken another. The survivor had been flown from Qatar to a London hospital. His lungs were overwhelmed with infection, his kidneys failing. Virologists at Erasmus Medical Center, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, were already working on an isolate from the Saudi man to decode the virus's genetic sequence. They named the virus HCoV-EMC, short for human coronavirus and the institution's initials.
Irving Animal Care Campus experiences feline virus outbreak
Irving Animal Care Campus staff identified two viruses–Panleukopenia (feline distemper) and Calicivirus–that raced through its feline population last weekend. Irving Animal Care Campus Veterinarian Dr. Qianna Cobb-Sinnie believes the outbreak was introduced through a stray cat brought in from the field.
Latest West Nile Tally: 5,245 Cases, 236 Deaths
The West Nile virus outbreak has now reached 5,245 cases, including 236 deaths, U.S. health officials reported Wednesday.
Gusts, red flag conditions fuel wildfire burning inside Rocky Mountain National Park
Strong gusts and low relative humidities have stoked a wildfire burning in Rocky Mountain National Park, prompting the fire’s incident commander to order more resources to contain the flames.
Tornado damages Italy's troubled Taranto steel mill
A tornado has damaged a chimney stack and other parts of a vast steel mill in Taranto, southern Italy, where workers are protesting against pollution.
Man dies, barge grounded in WA storm
OPERATORS of a massive barge that ran aground on the West Australian coastline say they will concentrate on securing the vessel before investigating why it was allowed to sail in a massive storm.
Fourth person dies in California of mushroom poisoning
A fourth person has died from eating a soup made with poisonous mushrooms earlier this month at senior care facility in Northern California, authorities said Tuesday.
Dengue Report Shows 400+ Deaths in Latin America and Increasing Cases
Dengue continues to claim lives so far this year in Latin America, where over 400 deaths and cases totaling nearly 161,000 infected.
Flooding in Wales: the weather and flood alert latest: 4.15pm
Death toll from Panama flood has risen to 5. Following President Ricardo Martinelli , two members of the Red Cross died when their vehicle was buried in a landslide in the Caribbean coastal province of Colon.
Panama Floding
Death toll from Panama flood has risen to 5. Following President Ricardo Martinelli , two members of the Red Cross died when their vehicle was buried in a landslide in the Caribbean coastal province of Colon.
Floods claim fourth life and leave worst insurance bills for five years
Flooding in Britain has claimed a fourth life and brought misery to hundreds more homes, as torrential rain moves away into the North Sea leaving the worst insurance bills for five years in its wake.'
Red tide' closes Australian beaches
Some of Sydney's best and most famous beaches, including Bondi have been closed because of a Red Algae bloom.
New Fatal SARS-Related Cases Reported in Middle East
Four new cases of a new SARS-related coronavirus in the Middle East were reported by the World Health Organization on Friday. Of the six known cases — all in Saudi Arabia or Qatar — two have been fatal.
England flooding kills 1, more rain on way
Days of heavy rain have led to flooding in southwestern England and parts of Wales and at least one fatality, British authorities said Sunday.
18 injured after gas explosion tears through Massachusetts strip club
Eighteen people were injured early Friday evening when a gas-fueled explosion ripped through a strip club in the western Massachusetts city of Springfield, the city's mayor said.
9 die in fire at Bangladesh clothing factory
At least nine workers died as fire ripped through a multistory clothing factory at Ashulia, on the outskirts of Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Saturday night, officials said. Seven of the victims were women.
Flash fire injures four in State Department building during construction repairs
A flash fire in the ductwork of the State Department injured four people Saturday, including three who were sent to a hospital, fire officials said.
Man dies after floods trap him in car
A man died after becoming trapped in his car in flood water as the poor weather continued to cause problems across swaths of the UK.
U.K. floods turn deadly; England and Wales whipped by high winds, rain
England and Wales have been whipped by high winds and heavy rain, causing floods, downing trees and stranding drivers. Authorities in southern England say one man was killed after his car trapped under a bridge by the rising water.
States struggle with wild weather's toll on transportation
Extreme weather is taking an unexpected toll on the nation's roads, airports, railroads and transit systems. And much of the damage may be caused by climate change.
49 female inmates sickened by gas at Pa. prison
Nearly 50 female inmates at a central Pennsylvania prison have been treated for carbon monoxide poisoning.
Woman dies when dive boat near Miami capsizes
One person has died and another is in critical condition after a rogue wave caused a commercial dive boat to capsize Thursday, authorities said.
Worst US drought in decades deepens to cover 60 percent of lower 48 states
The worst U.S. drought in decades has deepened again after more than a month of encouraging reports of slowly improving conditions, a drought-tracking consortium said Wednesday, as scientists struggled for an explanation other than a simple lack of rain.
140-car pileup in Texas fog kills two, injures dozens
Two people died and scores of people were hurt Thursday when up to 140 vehicles collided in in dense fog Southeast Texas in a pileup that left trucks twisted on top of each other and authorities rushing to pull survivors from the wreckage.
Portugal’s Dengue Outbreak Worsens as Cases Accelerate
An outbreak of dengue on the Portuguese island of Madeira worsened as infections of the mosquito-borne disease accelerated.
36 new dengue cases push total to 1,835 in Delhi
As many as 36 new dengue cases were reported in the last 24 hours in the capital, pushing the total number of those suffering from the disease in the city to 1,835, official data showed Thursday.
Salmonella warning issued for some cherry tomatoes sold in B.C.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning consumers not eat a certain type of cherry tomato sold in British Columbia because they may be tainted with Salmonella.
Gales and floods in Wales: Dolbadarn primary school rescue
A rescue is under way at a primary school in Gwynedd and the A55 is closed in north west Wales as gale force winds and rain batter the country.
Iran helicopter on rescue mission crashes, killing 10
An Iranian rescue helicopter carrying victims of a car accident has crashed, killing 10 people.
Egypt bus crash kills 50 children near Manfalut
Fifty children aged four to six years old and the driver of the school bus they were on were killed when their vehicle was hit by a train in central Egypt on Saturday, officials said.
38 fresh cases of dengue in Delhi
Dengue continued to spread fast in the capital with 38 more people testing positive for the mosquito-borne disease, taking the total number of cases this season to 1,735.
Six MGN students admitted to hospital due to food poisoning
Six NRI girl hostellers at the local MGN Public School were admitted to the local civil hospital on Sunday afternoon for suspected food poisoning.
9 kinds of salmonella found in peanut butter from NM plant
A New Mexico peanut plant tied to a food poisoning outbreak that sickened dozens sent potentially tainted lots out the door even after its internal testing found at least nine different types of salmonella in peanut and almond butters, Food and Drug Administration officials said. Two of the 11 lots included the outbreak strain of the bacteria.
Scottish flooding: Heavy rain causes road disruption and puts homes at risk
Heavy rain and flooding are causing disruption across Scotland.
Australia reports deadly bird flu in New South Wales
Australia has reported its first case of a highly pathogenic bird flu virus in 15 years at an egg farm in the New South Wales region, the World animal health body OIE said on Thursday.
Another E. coli case confirmed in Edmonton
Health authorities are investigating a case of E. coli that shares the same genetic strain of 17 previous illnesses related to beef products emanating from XL Foods.
Report: NC Air Guard crew misjudged wind, 4 died
Four crewmembers aboard a North Carolina Air National Guard plane fighting Western wildfires were killed last summer because the crew misjudged conditions and flew into a wind burst that slammed them to the ground, an Air Force crash report says.
Drought hurt wildlife, future unknown
All that remains are last winter’s leftovers.
Drought, heat took toll on Wis. corn, soybeans
The prolonged heat wave and summer drought took a toll on Wisconsin's corn and soybean crops, as harvests this year are on pace to be at least 11 percent lower than last year's, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Rice farmers lose harvest to floods
Flash floods have washed away the rice harvest of some 2,000 farmers in western Kenya, flooding some of their homes and sending latrine effluent into water courses, according to officials and residents.
Rains swell Rome's Tiber river, flooding suburbs
One of Rome's most historic bridges was closed on Wednesday as the swollen Tiber River roared through the capital and flooded outlying neighbourhoods.
Three more killed by Italy floods, hundreds evacuated
Two men and a woman were killed when their car fell off a collapsed bridge in Tuscany on Tuesday, as floods battered central Italy for a third straight day.
Pace of storm recovery in N.Y., N.J. leave some 'frustrated, emotionally drained'
The outward signs of recovery were everywhere Monday across the Northeast nearly two weeks after Superstorm Sandy struck: Power restored to tens of thousands, bridges and tunnels reopened, and limited train and ferry service up and running.
Soldiers killed in Turkey helicopter crash
Seventeen military personnel died in a helicopter crash in Turkey, state media reported Saturday.
6.8-magnitude quake hits Myanmar
At least 13 people have died and 40 more injured, according the charity Save the Children, which operates inside Myanmar.
Beef Tounge Recall For Mad Cow Disease Risk
Black Earth Meat Market Inc., a Black Earth, Wis. establishment, is recalling approximately 99 pounds of beef tongue products because they may not have had the tonsils completely removed, which is not compliant with regulations that require the removal of tonsils from cattle of all ages, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Saturday.
48 dead after earthquake rocks Guatemala
A powerful earthquake off the Pacific coast of Guatemala on Wednesday sent debris crashing down onto cars, collapsed roads and killed dozens in the Central American nation, officials said.
Oman bans poultry imports from India
Oman has barred import of poultry and poultry products from India for a second time in 2012 following an outbreak of bird flu virus in Karnataka.
Yellowstone park has lake trout on the run
More than 300,000 lake trout were caught in Yellowstone Lake and killed this year, a record for fisheries managers trying to suppress the invasive species.
Ohio fish kill blamed on dairy
A large-scale fish kill in central Ohio has been blamed on malfunctioning equipment at a dairy.
Traffic disrupted and schools closed as snowstorms hit
Snowstorms hit Northeast China over the weekend, covering cities in knee-deep snow, interrupting traffic with icy roads and gales, and cutting off power and water supplies.
Venice floods - grab a gondola!
Flooding usually happens at this time of year, but the weekend saw some of worst flooding since 1872.
U.S. endures near-record wildfire season
Nationally, the scorching heat and relentless drought this year helped spark a disastrous wildfire season.
Wildfire spreads at NC's Pilot Mountain
Authorities say a wildfire at Pilot Mountain State Park could spread to 1,000 acres.
Tourists die on Great Wall, freak snowstorm hits Beijing
At least two tourists have died while flights and road travel were disrupted in Beijing this past weekend after a freak snowstorm hit the Chinese capital and surrounding areas.
Meningitis Outbreak: 419 Cases, 30 Deaths
Fifteen more people have been diagnosed with fungal meningitis in an outbreak linked to tainted steroid injections, health officials reported today.
Migrant ship sinks in Mediterranean killing 10
At least 10 people drowned in the Mediterranean when a ship sank between Libya and the Italian island of Lampedusa Sunday, according to Italy's official news agency.
Flooding in southern India kills 25, displaces thousands
Flooding in southern India in the wake of a tropical cyclone has killed 25 people in the past few days and driven tens of thousands of others from their homes, authorities said Tuesday.
Storm Targets New York, New Jersey With Wind and Floods
Damaging winds and coastal flooding that may tie up air traffic and hinder recovery efforts are forecast from Delaware to Massachusetts, including New York City and parts of New Jersey that were battered by Hurricane Sandy last week.
Croatia floods force hundreds to evacuate
Floods forced hundreds of people to evacuate their homes in Croatia on Tuesday as declining water levels in flood-hit regions of neighboring Slovenia allowed many evacuees to return home.
Bird flu takes toll on Xmas flavour
There is every chance this Christmas Malayalis may have to wait for cakes from other states. Reason the ban on chicken and eggs from neighbouring states. The move comes at a time when big hotels, bakeries, exporters and other manufacturing units have just begun cake mixing eyeing the Christmas market. Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are the major suppliers of eggs to the state.
Wildfire erupts in windy Southern California
A wildfire near Interstate 15 in San Bernardino County has grown to 200 acres amid Santa Ana wind conditions and some evacuations have been ordered.
India: Another swine flu death, toll rises to 28 since April
A 25-year-old woman succumbed to swine flu infection on Thursday taking the city's H1N1 death toll to 28 since April.
Oxygen depletion caused fish kill at Newmont Ahafo Mine – EPA
An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report released has indicated that the fish kill at the Water Storage Facility (WSF) at the Newmont Ghana Gold limited Ahafo Mine was due to oxygen depletion and over population of the fish stock.
Nigeria floods kill 363 people, displace 2.1 million: agency
Nigeria's worst flooding in at least half a century has killed 363 people since the start of July and displaced 2.1 million people, an emergency agency said on Monday.
37 new dengue cases in Delhi
Thirty-seven new cases of dengue were reported in the capital, taking the total number of cases this season to 1,172, on Sunday.
Wegmans recalls packaged salad amid E. coli cases
Wegmans is recalling its organic spinach and spring mix salads for possible E. coli bacteria amid 16 cases of sickened people in western New York.
Bolthouse voluntarily recalls some carrot chips
Bolthouse Farms said Friday that it is voluntarily recalling over 5,000 cases of its carrot chips due to a possible salmonella exposure.
DNR traces fish kill to Sioux Center packing plant
Department of Natural Resources officials have found the likely source of a massive fish kill in northwest Iowa. Ken Hessenius, with the D.N.R., says the discharge into the West Branch of the Floyd River south of Sioux Center was traced to a local business.
More than 15,000 fish killed at Lake Madeline
City workers on Tuesday began the smelly task of removing at least 15,000 fish found dead on Lake Madeline.
