Football’s undefeated Saints lift spirits in woeful New Orleans; no more ‘Poor us’
The undefeated Saints lift spirits in New Orleans Report on last season’s wind, ice storms in Ky. says moving power lines underground too costly
Ky. delivers report on last season’s costly storms East Coast states totaling damage from nor’easter, already estimated at tens of millions
East Coast states totaling damage from nor’easter La. House speaker wants federal aid shuffled to New Orleans blight remediation, infrastructure
House speaker wants federal money to tackle blight Early snow storms in China kill 40, damage more than 9,000 buildings; $659 million in damage
Heavy snow storms in northern China kill 40 Early snow storms in China kill 38, damage more than 7,000 buildings; $513 million in damage
Heavy snow storms in northern China kill 38 Rescuers search for survivors in town covered by mudslide; 134 dead across El Salvador
With 134 dead, rescuers seek Salvador survivors Powerful undersea earthquake in central Indonesia kills 1, hurts dozens on remote island
1 dead, dozens injured by strong Indonesian quake Rescuers search for survivors in town covered by mudslide; 124 dead across El Salvador
With 124 dead, rescuers seek Salvador survivors El Salvador raises death toll from floods, mudslides to 124, 60 missing
El Salvador raises death toll from flooding to 124 Tornado in northwestern Oregon damages 11 homes, 3 vehicles
Tornado damages homes in northwestern Oregon Iowa Gov. Culver announces $150 million in federal funds to buy out flood-damaged homes
Iowa governor announces funds for flood buyouts Vietnamese man rescued after spending 3 days in tree; storm death toll hits 108
Man spends 3 days in tree during Vietnam storm Ida sweeps into Nicaragua as hurricane, damaging homes, forcing evacuations, then loses steam
Ida hits Nicaragua as hurricane, then loses steam Ida weakens to tropical depression with 35 mph top winds as it sweeps over Nicaragua
Ida weakens to tropical depression over Nicaragua Hurricane Ida rips into Nicaragua, damages homes, schools, forcing evacuation of thousands
Hurricane Ida rips into Nicaragua’s Atlantic coast Hurricane Ida hits Nicaragua, forces evacuations, power outages
Hurricane Ida hits Nicaragua coast MANAGUA, Nicaragua — Newly born Hurricane Ida ripped into Nicaragua’s Atlantic coast on Thursday, destroying several dozen homes and forcing the evacuation of more than 3,000 people. Vietnam storm death toll rises to 99; damages estimated at $55 million
Vietnam storm death toll rises to 99 HANOI, Vietnam — The death toll from Tropical Storm Mirinae rose to 99 in central Vietnam on Thursday and authorities estimated damage from the storm at $55 million. AP Interview: New Orleans mayor says Cuba’s all-powerful government an asset during hurricanesHAVANA — Under Cuba’s communist system, the government calls all the shots all the time — but during monster hurricanes that may not be such a bad thing, New Orleans’ mayor says. Changes come to landmark New Orleans restaurant: Antoine’s menu not just en francais any moreNEW ORLEANS — There’s an old story in New Orleans about a society matron who heard about a friend’s death. Grief-stricken but practical, the matron immediately wondered if the waiter at Antoine’s whom her friend had relied on for years was up for grabs, or if someone had already claimed him. Tsunamis obliterate coral in some areas, damage others in American SamoaHONOLULU — Scientists surveying American Samoa’s coral reefs say Sept. 29’s tsunami obliterated some corals and damaged others to the point that they may not recover. 20 years after Calif. quake: Bay Bridge unfinished; schools, buildings unsafe, need retrofitsSAN FRANCISCO — When an earthquake collapsed two 50-foot sections of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge during the 1989 World Series, the nightmares of hundreds of thousands of commuters who cross the Depression-era span each day were brought to life. Mississippi coastal town hopes post-Katrina tax base will recover as an unlikely hero emergesJACKSON, Miss. — On the morning the Walmart reopened this week in Pass Christian, rain canceled a small parade Mayor Chipper McDermott had planned, so folks stood inside the store and handed out gaudy Mardi Gras beads instead of throwing them from a float. President Obama makes first New Orleans trip, to hear residents still rebuilding from stormNEW ORLEANS — President Barack Obama, who accused the Bush administration of standing by “while a major American city drowns,” flew to New Orleans Thursday to hear directly about its 4-year-long struggle to recover from Hurricane Katrina. President Obama to make 1st trip to New Orleans; to hear from residents still rebuildingWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, who accused former President George W. Bush of leading a government “that sits on its hands while a major American city drowns,” is hearing directly from New Orleans residents who have struggled to rebuild their city since the 2005 hurricane season. President Obama makes first trip to New Orleans; to hear from residents still rebuildingWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, who accused former President George W. Bush of leading a government “that sits on its hands while a major American city drowns,” is hearing directly from New Orleans residents who have struggled to rebuild their city since the 2005 hurricane season. Landslide in central Washington state blocks highway, diverts river, forces evacuationsNACHES, Wash. — A massive landslide in central Washington state has blocked a highway, diverted a river and heavily damaged a home. Official: American Samoa coastal park, artifacts at visitors center damaged by tsunamiTAFUNA, American Samoa — The tsunami that rushed ashore last week at the National Park of American Samoa damaged the visitors center, washed away some artifacts inside and forced workers to relocate to a two-bedroom apartment, authorities said Monday. Victims of Indonesian quake threatened by storms, possible landslidesPADANG, Indonesia — Heavy rain threatened to trigger more landslides and hamper delivery of desperately needed aid Monday on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, where thousands of people were buried by last week’s powerful earthquake. Some students get classes in tents after Indonesian quake ravages school systemPADANG, Indonesia — Hundreds of children went back to class Monday in schools set up in tents in Indonesia’s earthquake zone to get counseling on the loss of loved ones and homes, as authorities tried to restore normalcy after the disaster. |