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Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the U.S., just hit its lowest level since it was filled in the 1930s. Boats, rusted debris — even human remains — are surfacing. This isn’t an isolated drought.

Don't take that rainfall for granted. A study has detailed that as the Earth's temperature rises, extreme droughts will become more severe, farther-reaching, and increasingly common. Research from the ...

The record drought without a Mega Millions jackpot winner continues. There was no jackpot winner in Friday night's Mega Millions drawing for an estimated $843 million prize. The winning numbers were ...