At a Glance Gati is the first hurricane-strength system to hit Somalia in recorded history.SBC Somali TV reported eight people had died in the storm.Streets and houses were flooded in Hafun and in the cities of Hurdiya and Bosaso. Eight deaths are being blamed on Tropical Cyclone Gati, the first hurricane-strength system to hit Somalia in recorded history. Gati made landfall about 6 p.m. Sunday local time over the city of Hafun with sustained winds of 105 mph, the equivalent...

The Pinehaven Fire broke out Tuesday, and has burned through at least 1,500 acres. ...

At a Glance Shelters across the nation are struggling to accommodate social distancing restrictions.Shelters that can't meet requirements are shutting down.Shelters will use plexiglass dividers and cafeteria tables to separate beds. Homeless shelters often struggle to find beds for everyone who needs one in the best of times. Now, with temperatures falling and COVID-19 infections surging, this perennial problem could potentially be even deadlier this winter. Many shelters have had to limit capacity as governments impose restrictions aimed at slowing...