A study published Thursday has put the blame for the wildfires ravaging parts of Los Angeles on an emerging climate phenomenon: hydroclimate whiplash. This latest disaster comes on the heels of years of unprecedented weather swings, where periods of above-average rainfall are followed by extensive droughts.

An aerial view captures some of the devastation in Malibu and Pacific Palisades as fires ravaged the Los Angeles area this week.

Firefighters finally started gaining control over two major wildfires on the eastern and western flanks of Los Angeles on Friday as fierce winds that supercharged the fires for days finally eased.

A major winter blast of snow, ice, wind and plunging temperatures in the U.S. stirred dangerous travel conditions from central and southern states all the way to the East Coast on Monday, prompting sc

While Southern California continues to grapple with several devastating wildfires, a massive winter storm is bringing heavy snow and ice to millions of people across the U.S. South on Friday. The storm will continue on Saturday,

A major winter storm sweeping across the South blanketed areas with snow, sleet and freezing rain. NBC News' Marissa Parra reports the icy conditions in Atlanta triggered flight delays across the country.