The Energy Department cited U.S. military dependence on foreign oil.

Honolulu has been the hardest hit area, as Hawaii reckons with a rare storm pummelling the entire island.

Kelly Clarkson accused "American Idol" of lying about her $1 million prize for winning the competition, claiming she never received the promised money or car.

Iran-backed militias across the Middle East have escalated their attacks against American and Israeli targets.

Experts give El Niño conditions a 62 percent chance of emerging later this year.