More than 100 homes have been damaged after a tornado touched down in a residential area outside Houston.

Government officials from across the world gathered in Belem, Brazil for the United Nations' annual climate talks.

Hurricane Melissa was the most powerful hurricane to lash the island since record-keeping began 174 years ago.

In 2007, a powerful tornado decimated Greensburg, Kansas. Today, 100% of its electricity comes from wind energy and many of its roofs are lined with solar panels.

Energy think tank Ember says a slight drop in global fossil fuel power marks "a turning point," as the U.S. and Europe lag behind by China and India in investment.

The Coast Guard rescued a man from the water off the coast of Falmouth, Massachusetts.

"These emissions drive global warming, exacerbating the very respiratory conditions inhalers are meant to relieve," researchers wrote.

Bill Nye the Science Guy on Monday protested against a federal budget proposal that would see NASA's funding reduced from $24 billion to $18.8 billion.

Tropical Storm Priscilla was strengthening Sunday in the Pacific Ocean, off the southwestern coast of Mexico.

The homes, once propped on high stilts, collapsed in the afternoon in Buxton, a community on one of a string of islands that make up the Outer Banks.

Humberto gained hurricane status early Friday as it churned over the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said.

Austrian newspaper Kurier said the animal's departure was "not entirely voluntary" as local media drew parallels to the government's strict deportation policy.

The annual vote​ for Fat Bear Week begins Tuesday, Sept. 23, and runs through Sept. 30. Here's what to know.

Ash from the catastrophic 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens began to swirl around the volcano this week, creating a smoky haze that obscured its summit.