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'Uncharted territory' as brewing El Niño, roasting oceans, heat bring risk for California, planet

Scientists are raising alarms over the planet's warming oceans, which — coupled with a strong El Niño — could increase temperatures for land dwellers.

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WATCH: Fourth of July fireworks lit up the skies

Americans across the country celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a treasured tradition: fireworks!

WATCH: Top moments from 'Disney Celebrates America'

ABC News' Sophie Flay breaks down some of the moments from Disney's 24-hour coverage as America celebrated its 250th birthday.

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After the Fourth, SoCal's hot weather is making a bad air-quality situation worse

It's so hot, even the fallout from the fireworks is sluggish.

California woman killed by Florida alligator. Family calls it 'a completely bizarre accident'

A 31-year-old Sacramento woman died after being mauled by an alligator in Florida last Sunday. "Never in a million years would we have seen this nightmare come about," said her boyfriend, who witnessed the attack.