British military helicopters winched dozens of people to safety and emergency workers in inflatable boats rescued scores more on Friday following the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in Britain.

Warmer-than-average temperatures are forecast for the northern and western United States this December, the U.S. National Weather Service says.

Three-day forecast for the entire US, updated each morning and afternoon.(Other)

Nov. 20: Spring is bringing record-high temperatures along with wild thunder and lightning storms to Australia. Msnbc.com's Dara Brown reports.(msnbc.com)

As Lake Superior warms, it is kicking up stronger winds and faster currents, a new study finds, and possibly changing the ecology of the lake and the distribution of local air pollution.

Nov. 19: Residents of towns in northern Colombia are being forced to evacuate after torrential rains submerge homes. Msnbc.com's Dara Brown reports.(msnbc.com)

East Coast communities are totaling the cost of last week's storm damage, hoping to convince President Obama to declare their areas federal disaster areas, and qualify them for rebuilding funds.