Altogether, the Great Lakes are seeing healthier ice coverage this year. Here's what to know about their current conditions.

Scientists advising a cross-border organization that reports on Great Lakes water quality are calling on the U.S. and Canadian governments to designate microplastics a Chemical of Mutual Concern under ...

Epic Guide to Paradise, Mt Rainier National Park in Washington. Find out all of the places you will want to visit during ...

In the Northeast, sleet and freezing rain may occur, affecting driving conditions and possibly creating power outages.

If you’re planning a road trip through Illinois, you won’t want to miss some of the state’s most unique and quirky ...

Is it the Gulf of Mexico or the Gulf of America? The answer may depend on where you live. Here's a look at how we collectively agree what a place is called ...

Joann, the embattled fabric and craft store, announced plans to close over 500 locations. Court documents show which states will lose the most stores.

Analysts weigh in on Rwanda’s role in the conflict in DRC, whether minerals are a factor and if diplomacy can succeed.

Heavy lake-effect snow and icy conditions are expected in Central N.Y. through Saturday, with up to 14 inches, 50 mph winds and hazardous roads.

Could Lake Ontario get a Trump name change? Let us know your thoughts as we process the switch to Gulf of America and maps ...

A powerful and deadly winter storm that has been slamming the Plains and Midwest Wednesday morning moved into Chicago, ...

Storm Iliana will blow through the Great Lakes and New England through Thursday. Chicago, Detroit and Burlington, Vermont, ...