Woolsey Fire fully contained, rain brings mudslide concerns

The Woolsey Fire was 100 percent contained Wednesday, but with rain forecast for tonight and into Thursday, officials in Los Angeles and Ventura counties were in an emergency response mode today, preparing for potential debris, mud and rock slides, especially in the Malibu area along Highway 1 and the canyon roads.

Snowstorm causes traffic nightmare, downs trees in New York area

The intensity of the first snowstorm of the season was still being felt during the Friday morning commute.  While the snow was ending, the wind picked up and heavy rain was falling impacting commuters and motorists.

Stranded students, staff spend night at NJ schools

West Orange Public Schools closed on Friday after students and staff were stranded at district schools overnight. Buses were turned back due to a fierce snow storm that hit the area Thursday afternoon into the evening commute. According to the school website, some buses were diverted to the Chit Chat diner for a few hours. 

Fire death toll at 56 and counting in Northern California

Cool weather helped fire crews gain ground Thursday against the nation's deadliest wildfire in a century, as the search went on for more bodies. At least 56 people were killed and 300 were unaccounted for a week after the flames swept through.

Death toll rises to 50 in California wildfires; many still missing

CHICO, Calif. (AP) - A message board at a shelter for the many people who fled California's deadliest wildfire is filled with photos of the missing, as well as pleas for any information about relatives and friends.