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China Says Most Rocket Debris Burned Up During Reentry

The Associated Press

China's official Xinhua News Agency said the rocket's reentry occurred at 7:24 p.m. local time Saturday above the Maldives in the Indian Ocean.

A satellite image from September 2017 shows Hurricane Irma, left, and Hurricane Jose, right, in the Atlantic Ocean. NOAA says the average annual number of tropical storms in the Atlantic has slightly increased.

Environment

Expect More Tropical Storms, NOAA Warns

Rebecca Hersher

NOAA is updating its definition of what a "normal" Atlantic hurricane season looks like, based on the last 30 years. The average number of hurricanes in the new normal has risen from 6 to 7.

Mount Sinabung on Indonesia's Sumatra Island spews thick ash and smoke miles into the sky on Monday.

Environment

PHOTOS: Indonesia's Volcano Mount Sinabung Erupts, Spewing Ash Miles High

Camila Domonoske

Mount Sinabung was dormant for 400 years before reawakening in 2010. Since then, it has erupted repeatedly. Dramatic photos and videos capture the latest eruption.