Water

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Minnesota bridge on verge of collapsing following torrential rain, flooding

Officials in Minnesota say thery are braicng for a bridge near the Rapidan Dam to crumble into the Blue Earth River following a barrage of heavy rain and flooding.

New Jersey June 25

Young boy, 6, drowns in New Jersey summer day camp swimming pool

An investigation is underway after a 6-year-old boy drowned on the first day of summer camp in New Jersey.

North Carolina June 20

North Carolina dad saves lifeless 2-year-old daughter after she fell into pool, began to drown: WATCH

A quick-acting North Carolina father jumped into the family's pool to save their 2-year-old daughter from drowning after she had fallen, police said.

HEALTH June 18

Water safety tips from experts for families and caregivers as drowning deaths increase

As summer officially begins and people hit the beaches and pools, several swim and water officials shared some smart water safety measures to prevent tragic drownings.

New Hampshire June 14

New Hampshire urges Lake Winnipesaukee visitors to avoid water due to 'potentially dangerous' algae blooms

New Hampshire officials on Thursday issued two warnings of potentially dangerous algae blooms along parts of Lake Winnipesaukee, the state's largest lake.

Weather June 12

7 ways to stay safe in this summer’s scorching heat

Properly preparing for the summer heat could help you avoid becoming seriously ill due to this summer's scorching heat. Here are several expert tips to follow.

Health June 12

Children swimming in Virginia lake hospitalized after E. coli, gastrointestinal illnesses

A cluster of gastrointestinal illnesses, including E. coli, have been reported in children who were at a popular lake in Virginia over Memorial Day weekend.

California June 5

LA thieves target unlikely item, leaving communities at risk of suffering out-of-control fires

California criminals are now targeting fire hydrants. About 100 hydrants have been stolen in Los Angeles County this year. Locks are now being added to hydrants to prevent the theft.

Hawaii May 30

Hawaii judge halts plans for wave pool that critics say is a waste of water

A Hawaii judge has halted plans for an artificial wave pool until developers can revise an environmental assessment to address concerns, officials say.

Jersey Shore May 24

Some Jersey Shore beaches banning tents, canopies this Memorial Day weekend

More than a dozen beach municipalities on the Jersey Shore have new rules restricting the use of structures like beach tents and canopies ahead of Memorial Day weekend.