Firefighters used water from a nearby stream to put out a fire at a business in Minoa Friday evening as the area remains under orders to conserve drinking water. Around 6:40 p.m., firefighters were called to Action Top Soil at 6320 Costello Pkwy.

A winter storm descended on the tri-state, to the delight of many enjoying the holidays and to the dismay of countless weary travelers trying to get home. The snow totals are in and some areas north of New York City recorded as much as 9 inches of snow.

Deep in Iraq's southern desert, bulldozers and earthmovers spread layers of moist clay over sand dunes as part of a broader effort to fight increasingly frequent sandstorms. In a relatively small area between the cities of Nasiriyah and Samawah,

The River Thames winds 215 miles through England, carving out the curves and bends that define much of the geography, including London’s. For centuries, the river has been called "monster soup" and the "dirty old river.

The snow has mostly tapered off, leaving the New York metro area blanketed in several inches of fresh snow — right as millions are expected to travel after the Christmas holiday. New York City officially recorded more than 4 inches in Central Park.

A potent winter storm is expected to bring several inches of snow to much of the state, along with blizzard conditions in central and southern Minnesota beginning Sunday into Monday. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for much of eastern Minnesota,

A messy system in an active weather pattern will bring more rain and ice than snow to New Hampshire, mainly late Sunday night and early Monday.>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play Sign up for our NewslettersExpect sunshine to increasing clouds on Sunday.

Another blast of cold air along with gusty winds and chances for snow return to end the weekend. Omaha's Weather Leader has deemed Sunday as a severe weather day. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Sunday from 7 a.