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The climate pattern known as La Niña generally brings winters that are drier and warmer than usual across the southern U.S. and cooler and wetter in the northern part of the country.

Federal officials are encouraging St. Louis residents to enroll in flood insurance, in anticipation of a potentially severe flood season.Most homeowners…

Updated 2:03 p.m. with link to full reportUpdated 12:46 p.m. with information from reportOriginally published 10:46 a.m.The federal agency that oversees…