In the short story, a character called Prince Prospero tries to avoid being struck down by a dangerous plague by hiding out in his abbey. To ease his isolation, Prospero throws a masquerade ball for ...

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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- We've still got you on Weather Watch for Thursday afternoon as a front spins up thunderstorms, some of which could turn severe. Dense fog will continue near the coast ...

EXTENDED FORECAST: With a northwesterly shift in the winds Wednesday, temperatures will be a little cooler, but still above normal with highs in the middle 30s. The winds will then shift back out ...

PLANNING THE NEXT 24 HOURS: Winds will calm down for the evening but then pick back up a bit for Thursday morning. However, the winds will create very mild temperatures with highs in the lower to ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Flood Watch is in effect for north of Interstate 40 through midnight Friday. Grab the rain gear. It's a wet start to the day with mild temperatures. LOOKING AHEAD: Rain exits ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- It will be a rainy Friday, but this is much welcomed as we are still in a severe to extreme drought. TONIGHT: Turning colder with clear to partly cloudy skies. Low 26.

Be sure to factor in extra time for this morning’s commute. Dense Fog Advisory in effect for most of the area until 10AM Wednesday The damp weather continues today with periods of drizzle and ...

Looking for new ways to get students reading and responding to nonfiction? Try these exercises for discussion, writing and speaking. By Peggy Dimock Lead poisoning can cause lower I.Q.s ...

AUSTIN, Texas — A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for the KVUE area from 8 p.m. Tuesday through 10 a.m. Wednesday. Soupy and damp weather will continue through this evening and tonight with ...