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RECAP: Washington State Slammed by Historic Floods as Rivers Shatter Records

Days of torrential rain from a strong atmospheric river caused historic flooding across Washington State, prompting a state of emergency and mass evacuations. Rivers including the Skagit, Snohomish, and Snoqualmie reached record or near-record levels, with Snoqualmie Falls transformed into a powerful, overflowing torrent. Communities were inundated, homes were swept away, major roads were washed out, and rescue operations continue as more rain is expected.

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FIS Snowboard World Cup 2025 - China

Queralt Castellet Ibanez of Spain falls down during the women's snowboard halfpipe final of FIS Snowboard World Cup 2025 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, December 12, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Wu Huiwo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Snoqualmie Falls in Washington Overflows After Heavy Rain 3

A strong atmospheric river brought heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest, causing major flooding across the region. The Snoqualmie River reached its highest level in 10 years, turning Snoqualmie Falls into a powerful, overflowing torrent.

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US: Snoqualmie Falls in Washington Overflows After Heavy Rain 2

A strong atmospheric river brought heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest, causing major flooding. The Snoqualmie River reached its highest level in 10 years.

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US: Snow Falls in Northern New Jersey 2

Parts of northern New Jersey saw snow on Wednesday, December 10.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 10

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Snow Falls in Northern New Jersey

Parts of northern New Jersey saw snow on Wednesday, December 10.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 4

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Snoqualmie Falls in Washington Overflows After Heavy Rain

A strong atmospheric river brought heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest, causing major flooding on Tuesday, December 9. This video shows the overflowing Snoqualmie Falls on the Snoqualmie River in Washington.

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US: Snow Falls in Western North Carolina as Arctic Air Deepens

Light snow was seen in Haywood County in western North Carolina early Monday morning, December 8, as the state braces for more wintry weather with arctic air continuing to move in after a cold first week of December.

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FIS Snowboard Alpine World Cup - Beijing

Onitsuka Miyabi of Japan falls down during the women's big air final at the FIS Snowboard World Cup in Beijing, China, Dec. 6, 2025. Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS Freeski World Cup in Beijing - China

Kirsty Muir of Britain falls down during the women's big air final at the FIS Freeski World Cup in Beijing, China, Dec. 6, 2025. Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS Freeski World Cup in Beijing - China

Kirsty Muir of Britain falls down during the women's big air final at the FIS Freeski World Cup in Beijing, China, Dec. 6, 2025. Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS Freeski World Cup in Beijing - China

Kirsty Muir of Britain falls down during the women's big air final at the FIS Freeski World Cup in Beijing, China, Dec. 6, 2025. Photo by Ma Zihan/Xinhua /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS Freeski World Cup in Beijing - China

Kirsty Muir of Britain falls down during the women's big air final at the FIS Freeski World Cup in Beijing, China, Dec. 6, 2025. Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snow Fall DC

A leaf is seen on a tree as snow falls on the grounds of the White House on Friday December 5, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Snow Fall DC

A Marine guard is seen at the door of the West Wing as snow falls on the grounds of the White House on Friday December 5, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Snow Fall DC

A Marine guard is seen at the door of the West Wing as snow falls on the grounds of the White House on Friday December 5, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Snow Fall DC

A Marine guard is seen at the door of the West Wing as snow falls on the grounds of the White House on Friday December 5, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

Caterina Ganz of Italy falls during women's cross country classic skiing sprint quarter finals heat at the FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic Opening event in Kuusamo, Finland, on November 29, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

Caterina Ganz of Italy falls during women's cross country classic skiing sprint quarter finals heat at the FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic Opening event in Kuusamo, Finland, on November 29, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Snow Falls Over Canada

A snow covered snowman family adorns a lawn in Cremona, Alta., Monday, November 24, 2025. Environment Canada says up to 15 centimetres of snow was expected to fall in the Calgary area throughout the day. Photo by Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snow Falls Over Canada

Karen O'Connor shovels snow from her sidewalk in Cremona, Alta., Monday, November 24, 2025. Environment Canada says up to 15 centimetres of snow was expected to fall in the Calgary area throughout the day. Photo by Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snow Falls Over Canada

A lone vehicle travels a long a slushie highway near Cremona, Alta., Monday, November 24, 2025. Environment Canada says up to 15 centimetres of snow was expected to fall in the Calgary area throughout the day. Photo by Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snow Falls Over Canada

A snow covered snowman adorns a lawn in Cremona, Alta., Monday, November 24, 2025. Environment Canada says up to 15 centimetres of snow was expected to fall in the Calgary area throughout the day. Photo by Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snow Falls Over Canada

A resident uses a snow blower to clear a drive way in Cremona, Alta., Monday, November 24, 2025. Environment Canada says up to 15 centimetres of snow was expected to fall in the Calgary area throughout the day. Photo by Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snow Falls Over Canada

A resident of Cremona, Alta., trudges through snow on Monday, November 24, 2025. Environment Canada says up to 15 centimetres of snow was expected to fall in the Calgary area throughout the day. Photo by Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snow Falls Over Canada

A resident uses a snow blower to clear a drive way in Cremona, Alta., Monday, November 24, 2025. Environment Canada says up to 15 centimetres of snow was expected to fall in the Calgary area throughout the day. Photo by Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snow Falls Over Canada

Karen O'Connor shovels snow from her sidewalk in Cremona, Alta., Monday, November 24, 2025. Environment Canada says up to 15 centimetres of snow was expected to fall in the Calgary area throughout the day. Photo by Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko (2nd from R) poses for a photo in front of Kuang Si Falls in the ancient Lao capital of Luang Prabang on Nov. 20, 2025.

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Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko poses for a photo in front of Kuang Si Falls in the ancient Lao capital of Luang Prabang during her official trip to Laos on Nov. 20, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko poses for a photo in front of Kuang Si Falls in the ancient Lao capital of Luang Prabang during her official trip to Laos on Nov. 20, 2025. (Pool photo)

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2025 Royal Horse Show - Toronto

Cowboy James Mackie falls during the bull riding competition of the Royal Rodeo at the 2025 Royal Horse Show in Toronto, Canada, on November 16, 2025. Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Royal Horse Show - Toronto

A cowgirl (R) falls during the rescue race competition of the Royal Rodeo at the 2025 Royal Horse Show in Toronto, Canada, on November 16, 2025. Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Maritime Patrol Rescues Dog After It Falls Into River in Jiangsu

On November 10, 2025, in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, a video captured a small dog struggling in a river after slipping from a boat. The footage showed the anxious boat owner attempting two separate rescues but failing each time as the dog drifted farther away. A maritime patrol vessel happened to be navigating nearby and quickly noticed the distress. The crew immediately maneuvered closer and used equipment to bring the frightened dog safely aboard.

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