The western United States this century is facing a greatly heightened risk of heavy rains inundating areas recently scarred by wildfires, new research warns. Such events can cause significant destruction, including debris flows, mudslides, and flash floods, because the denuded landscape cannot easily contain the drenching moisture.

Israel protests: PM Netanyahu delays legal reforms after day of strikes
When he finally addressed the nation tonight, he was quick to cast blame. He accused an “extremist minority” of trying to divide