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Thunderstorms formerly known as Tropical Storm Don were declared a "dud" and the region awoke to little relief from extreme drought.
Higher temperatures and lower humidity challenged firefighters battling a 21-square-mile California wildfire.
Much-needed rain and snow has boosted water supplies for farms and cities and ended the drought in California
Farmers in parts of Oregon and Washington are struggling with cold, wet weather that's slowing the growth of their crops.
Fires fed by climate change could shift much of the forests of Yellowstone to scrub or grasslands by the end of the century, scientists say.
The heat wave that roasted the East Coast is easing, but soaring temperatures are forecast to return later this week.
Two months after a tornado split Joplin in half, the recovery has barely begun, and the city remains focused on cleaning up debris.
Investigators have determined that arson caused a wildfire that has burned more than 21 square miles in northeastern San Diego County.
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