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The right mix of weather conditions combined to create extreme rainfall over New York and surrounding areas. Once extremely rare, such storms may become the norm as the climate warms.

Hurricane Rita gains strength as it moves across the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward Texas, prompting mandatory evacuation orders for much of the Texas coast. But its path may mean New Orleans experiences only rain and wind. Even so, the city continues its evacuation.

Cities and towns along the Gulf Coast have seen more than their share of destruction from this month's hurricanes, but the land itself -- particularly the marshes of Louisiana -- has also suffered.

The case filed in Massachusetts is the first lawsuit over the strikes to land in a U.S. federal court since the Trump administration launched a campaign to target vessels off the coast of Venezuela.

With winds currently rated at near 100 mph, Harvey is a Category 2 hurricane — and its sustained winds could reach 115 mph, forecasters say.

Officials say expanding offshore wind will create tens of thousands of jobs and help reduce climate warming emissions. Multiple departments will coordinate to sell new leases and approve permits.

Water temperatures between Alaska and California have risen by 5 degrees Fahrenheit. Researchers say the warming could trigger a series of problems in the marine food chain.

In coastal Georgia, Hurricane Irma caused far more flooding than expected. Researchers are looking at ways their mistakes there could improve future predictions elsewhere.

Oregon State Parks announced more outdoor sites reopened for limited day use. All State Parks sites on the coast are still closed.

In this COVID-19 era, the Marines are grappling with how much to clamp down on different aspects of military life. That's made for some surprising decisions — including keeping barber shops open.