The massive quake shook eastern Russia and far western Alaska. Here's the latest.

Another day of punishing heat targets the South, while a pattern change is set to bring some relief across the Midwest and Northeast.

Severe thunderstorms not only brought hail to Reno, Nevada, they caused a waterfall in one casino. Watch this video to see how slot machines were soaked and guests had to be evacuated.

There’s nothing more “shocking” than a close call with a lightning strike, and that’s exactly what happened to this driver in southeastern Texas. Watch this video to see the moment when the bolt reportedly blew chunks of the road apart while the driver recorded. Amazingly, nobody was hurt in the incident. And to learn more about the things you must do to stay safe around lightning.

Tampa reached 100 degrees for the first time in recorded history. It's a rare milestone for Florida, where humidity, sea breezes and frequent storms usually keep temperatures just below the triple-digit mark.