Thursday, September 21 2017 5:15 AM EDT2017-09-21 09:15:57 GMT
Thursday, September 21 2017 3:39 PM EDT2017-09-21 19:39:53 GMT
Hurricane Maria is lashing the northeastern Dominican Republic early Thursday and is expected to pass near the Turks and Caicos later in the day.More >>
Hurricane Maria is lashing the northeastern Dominican Republic early Thursday and is expected to pass near the Turks and Caicos later in the day.More >>
Tuesday, September 19 2017 11:26 AM EDT2017-09-19 15:26:43 GMT
Wednesday, September 20 2017 8:01 PM EDT2017-09-21 00:01:28 GMT
More than 300,000 customers in Florida remain without power more than nine days after Hurricane Irma, but electric industry experts say it could have been worse without recent power grid upgrades.More >>
More than 300,000 customers in Florida remain without power more than nine days after Hurricane Irma, but electric industry experts say it could have been worse without recent power grid upgrades.More >>
Wednesday, September 20 2017 4:15 PM EDT2017-09-20 20:15:36 GMT
Wednesday, September 20 2017 8:00 PM EDT2017-09-21 00:00:46 GMT
A study of part of southeast Houston suggests that the Federal Emergency Management Agency's flood plain maps were woefully out-of-date long before Hurricane Harvey ravaged the Texas Gulf Coast.More >>
A study of part of southeast Houston suggests that the Federal Emergency Management Agency's flood plain maps were woefully out-of-date long before Hurricane Harvey ravaged the Texas Gulf Coast.More >>
Wednesday, September 20 2017 1:25 AM EDT2017-09-20 05:25:45 GMT
Wednesday, September 20 2017 3:19 PM EDT2017-09-20 19:19:44 GMT
Many in the country illegally fear that seeking federal disaster aid after Hurricanes Harvey and Irma will result in getting deported, prompting them to turn to places of worship and private charities.More >>
Many in the country illegally fear that seeking federal disaster aid after Hurricanes Harvey and Irma will result in getting deported, prompting them to turn to places of worship and private charities.More >>
Tuesday, September 19 2017 5:22 PM EDT2017-09-19 21:22:27 GMT
Wednesday, September 20 2017 1:03 AM EDT2017-09-20 05:03:26 GMT
A dramatic series of social media posts at the height of Hurricane Maria have put the spotlight on the prime minister of the small Caribbean island of Dominica.More >>
A dramatic series of social media posts at the height of Hurricane Maria have put the spotlight on the prime minister of the small Caribbean island of Dominica.More >>
Tuesday, September 19 2017 11:52 AM EDT2017-09-19 15:52:27 GMT
Tuesday, September 19 2017 11:43 PM EDT2017-09-20 03:43:28 GMT
U.S. Virgin Islands Gov. Kenneth Mapp says that the track of Hurricane Maria has shifted and the eye is now expected to pass over the southwestern tip of St. Croix.More >>
U.S. Virgin Islands Gov. Kenneth Mapp says that the track of Hurricane Maria has shifted and the eye is now expected to pass over the southwestern tip of St. Croix.More >>
Tuesday, September 19 2017 11:00 PM EDT2017-09-20 03:00:55 GMT
Tuesday, September 19 2017 11:00 PM EDT2017-09-20 03:00:55 GMT
In Key West, Mark Atherly and his wife stayed at home during Irma. They endured the storm safely. But some neighbors were taking a hit. So the Atherlys took in a couple from the neighborhood.
In Key West, Mark Atherly and his wife stayed at home during Irma. They endured the storm safely. But some neighbors were taking a hit. So the Atherlys took in a couple from the neighborhood.
Monday, September 18 2017 9:11 AM EDT2017-09-18 13:11:40 GMT
Tuesday, September 19 2017 4:53 AM EDT2017-09-19 08:53:17 GMT
Natural disasters such as this summer's hurricanes and wildfires can put a strain on state budgets, especially those experiencing an economic slowdown.More >>
Natural disasters such as this summer's hurricanes and wildfires can put a strain on state budgets, especially those experiencing an economic slowdown.More >>
Monday, September 18 2017 12:13 AM EDT2017-09-18 04:13:11 GMT
Tuesday, September 19 2017 12:25 AM EDT2017-09-19 04:25:00 GMT
Maria is expected to become much stronger over the next 48 hours, following a path that would take it near many of the islands wrecked by Hurricane Irma and on to Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
Maria is expected to become much stronger over the next 48 hours, following a path that would take it near many of the islands wrecked by Hurricane Irma and on to Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
Monday, September 18 2017 9:31 PM EDT2017-09-19 01:31:56 GMT
Tuesday, September 19 2017 12:23 AM EDT2017-09-19 04:23:08 GMT
Two-time Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro came to the United Nations on Monday to appeal to all countries and organizations to help rebuild the devastated Caribbean island of Barbuda and ensure that "paradise is...More >>
Two-time Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro came to the United Nations on Monday to appeal to all countries and organizations to help rebuild the devastated Caribbean island of Barbuda and ensure that "paradise is not lost.".More >>
Monday, September 18 2017 3:51 AM EDT2017-09-18 07:51:37 GMT
Monday, September 18 2017 10:24 AM EDT2017-09-18 14:24:04 GMT
A new Associated Press analysis shows that rising sea levels and fierce storms have failed to stop relentless population growth along U.S. coasts in recent years.More >>
A new Associated Press analysis shows that rising sea levels and fierce storms have failed to stop relentless population growth along U.S. coasts in recent years.More >>
Saturday, September 16 2017 3:39 PM EDT2017-09-16 19:39:39 GMT
Monday, September 18 2017 9:22 AM EDT2017-09-18 13:22:03 GMT
Population growth and development along U.S. coastlines are increasing faster than in inland areas, potentially putting more people and buildings in the path of future destruction from violent storms and rising sea...More >>
Population growth and development along U.S. coastlines are increasing faster than in inland areas, potentially putting more people and buildings in the path of future destruction from violent storms and rising sea levels.More >>
Sunday, September 17 2017 10:21 AM EDT2017-09-17 14:21:25 GMT
Monday, September 18 2017 9:04 AM EDT2017-09-18 13:04:53 GMT
The man overseeing Texas' Hurricane Harvey rebuilding efforts sees his job as "future-proofing" before the next disaster, but he will face the same political and bureaucratic challenges that have long stalled...More >>
The man overseeing Texas' Hurricane Harvey rebuilding efforts sees his job as "future-proofing" before the next disaster, but he will face the same political and bureaucratic challenges that have long stalled meaningful storm protection improvements.More >>
Monday, September 18 2017 6:57 AM EDT2017-09-18 10:57:38 GMT
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While the long-term effects of hurricanes on birds is not fully understood, ornithologists do understand that many species normally seen mostly at sea are caught up in the hurricane winds and distributed widely outside their normal ranges.
While the long-term effects of hurricanes on birds is not fully understood, ornithologists do understand that many species normally seen mostly at sea are caught up in the hurricane winds and distributed widely outside their normal ranges.
Sunday, September 17 2017 12:12 AM EDT2017-09-17 04:12:51 GMT
Monday, September 18 2017 12:24 AM EDT2017-09-18 04:24:10 GMT
Hurricane season roared on as Jose threatened heavy surf along the U.S. East Coast, Tropical Storm Norma was set to brush Mexico's resort-studded Baja California Peninsula, and Tropical Storm Maria formed and was...More >>
Hurricane season roared on as Jose threatened heavy surf along the U.S. East Coast, Tropical Storm Norma was set to brush Mexico's resort-studded Baja California Peninsula, and Tropical Storm Maria formed and was expected to strengthen into a hurricane.More >>
Saturday, September 16 2017 3:09 PM EDT2017-09-16 19:09:47 GMT
Sunday, September 17 2017 10:23 AM EDT2017-09-17 14:23:20 GMT
Officials in Florida are going door-to-door warning residents who live near the Withlacoochee River north of the Tampa Bay area of the potential for record-high flooding in the coming days.More >>
Officials in Florida are going door-to-door warning residents who live near the Withlacoochee River north of the Tampa Bay area of the potential for record-high flooding in the coming days.More >>
Saturday, September 16 2017 8:19 AM EDT2017-09-16 12:19:34 GMT
Sunday, September 17 2017 10:04 AM EDT2017-09-17 14:04:25 GMT
Three days after Hurricane Irma hit Florida, the first 911 call from the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills came in. Then came another call. Then another.More >>
Three days after Hurricane Irma hit Florida, the first 911 call from the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills came in. Then came another call. Then another.More >>
Saturday, September 16 2017 2:59 PM EDT2017-09-16 18:59:52 GMT
Sunday, September 17 2017 7:31 AM EDT2017-09-17 11:31:40 GMT
Hurricane season is roaring on as Norma edges toward Mexico's resort-studded Baja California Peninsula, Jose threatens heavy surf along the U.S. East Coast and Tropical Storm Lee forms in the Atlantic far from land.More >>
Hurricane season is roaring on as Norma edges toward Mexico's resort-studded Baja California Peninsula, Jose threatens heavy surf along the U.S. East Coast and Tropical Storm Lee forms in the Atlantic far from land.More >>
The National Hurricane Center confirmed the development of both Tropical Storm Lee and Tropical Storm Maria Saturday, the 12th and 13th named storms of the 2017 hurricane season.
The National Hurricane Center confirmed the development of both Tropical Storm Lee and Tropical Storm Maria Saturday, the 12th and 13th named storms of the 2017 hurricane season.
Friday, September 15 2017 7:48 AM EDT2017-09-15 11:48:58 GMT
Saturday, September 16 2017 9:01 AM EDT2017-09-16 13:01:31 GMT
The Florida nun who became a viral sensation when she helped clear trees downed by Hurricane Irma says she had to Google instructions on how to start the chain saw. She laughed at being called the 'chain saw nun,'...More >>
The Florida nun who became a viral sensation when she helped clear trees downed by Hurricane Irma says she had to Google instructions on how to start the chain saw. She laughed at being called the 'chain saw nun,' but said she didn't mind the attention.More >>
Wednesday, September 13 2017 11:20 AM EDT2017-09-13 15:20:49 GMT
Friday, September 15 2017 11:12 AM EDT2017-09-15 15:12:38 GMT
A group selfie from some Florida police officers has caused a social media stir, prompting some Facebook users to inquire about their marital status and others to ask to be arrested.More >>
A group selfie from some Florida police officers has caused a social media stir, prompting some Facebook users to inquire about their marital status and others to ask to be arrested.More >>
Thursday, September 14 2017 3:08 AM EDT2017-09-14 07:08:11 GMT
Friday, September 15 2017 7:00 AM EDT2017-09-15 11:00:26 GMT
Florida emergency workers have been urged to immediately check the welfare of those in nursing homes after eight people died in a scorching facility that lost its air conditioning in the storm.
Florida emergency workers have been urged to immediately check the welfare of those in nursing homes after eight people died in a scorching facility that lost its air conditioning in the storm.
Thursday, September 14 2017 4:08 PM EDT2017-09-14 20:08:26 GMT
Friday, September 15 2017 6:32 AM EDT2017-09-15 10:32:17 GMT
Caribbean families with U.S. citizenship are separating to rebuild their lives after Hurricane Irma devastated several islands last week as a Category 5 storm.More >>
Caribbean families with U.S. citizenship are separating to rebuild their lives after Hurricane Irma devastated several islands last week as a Category 5 storm.More >>
Thursday, September 14 2017 4:08 AM EDT2017-09-14 08:08:06 GMT
Friday, September 15 2017 3:11 AM EDT2017-09-15 07:11:55 GMT
The end of 2 weeks of destruction and fear: Irma, the monster hurricane, is no more as it whimpers out in an ordinary rainstorm in the U.S. interior.More >>
The end of 2 weeks of destruction and fear: Irma, the monster hurricane, is no more as it whimpers out in an ordinary rainstorm in the U.S. interior.More >>
Thursday, September 14 2017 7:48 PM EDT2017-09-14 23:48:32 GMT
Thursday, September 14 2017 7:48 PM EDT2017-09-14 23:48:32 GMT
Houston mayor chooses Odum, ex-head of US operations for Shell Oil who oversaw company's efforts after Katrina, to lead city's Harvey recovery work.More >>
Houston mayor chooses Odum, ex-head of US operations for Shell Oil who oversaw company's efforts after Katrina, to lead city's Harvey recovery work.More >>
Thursday, September 14 2017 11:18 AM EDT2017-09-14 15:18:36 GMT
Thursday, September 14 2017 5:29 PM EDT2017-09-14 21:29:09 GMT
Tropical Storm Norma has formed far off Mexico's western Pacific coast and is expected to gain strength and move toward the resort-studded Baja California peninsula.More >>
Tropical Storm Norma has formed far off Mexico's western Pacific coast and is expected to gain strength and move toward the resort-studded Baja California peninsula.More >>
Wednesday, September 13 2017 6:17 AM EDT2017-09-13 10:17:36 GMT
Thursday, September 14 2017 3:51 PM EDT2017-09-14 19:51:39 GMT
France's president is promising to rebuild stronger Caribbean territories amid anger over his response to Hurricane Irma. In a news conference Tuesday, he promised to evacuate those who want to leave and provide...More >>
France's president is promising to rebuild stronger Caribbean territories amid anger over his response to Hurricane Irma. In a news conference Tuesday, he promised to evacuate those who want to leave and provide services and shelter to those who stay.More >>
Saturday, September 9 2017 10:57 AM EDT2017-09-09 14:57:42 GMT
Thursday, September 14 2017 4:10 AM EDT2017-09-14 08:10:37 GMT
In the whirr of Hurricane Irma preparations, drug users in Miami's Overtown neighborhood stocked up on sterile water they'll use to mix their heroin and clean syringes they'll use to inject it.More >>
In the whirr of Hurricane Irma preparations, drug users in Miami's Overtown neighborhood stocked up on sterile water they'll use to mix their heroin and clean syringes they'll use to inject it.More >>
Wednesday, September 13 2017 3:47 AM EDT2017-09-13 07:47:31 GMT
Wednesday, September 13 2017 8:18 PM EDT2017-09-14 00:18:34 GMT
Hurricane Irma's devastating storm surge came with weird twists that scientists attribute to the storm's girth, path and some geographic quirks.More >>
Hurricane Irma's devastating storm surge came with weird twists that scientists attribute to the storm's girth, path and some geographic quirks.More >>
In the wake of Hurricane Irma, first responders in Florida are most likely focused on recovery efforts, but sometimes people make recovering after a natural disaster a little difficult.
In the wake of Hurricane Irma, first responders in Florida are most likely focused on recovery efforts, but sometimes people make recovering after a natural disaster a little difficult.
Wednesday, September 13 2017 4:17 AM EDT2017-09-13 08:17:30 GMT
Wednesday, September 13 2017 3:42 PM EDT2017-09-13 19:42:17 GMT
Hurricane Irma ended up sparing Tampa the catastrophic wind damage and flooding that many feared, but experts say the region is unprepared for the bad storm that will one day make a direct hit there.More >>
Hurricane Irma ended up sparing Tampa the catastrophic wind damage and flooding that many feared, but experts say the region is unprepared for the bad storm that will one day make a direct hit there.More >>
Wednesday, September 13 2017 3:27 AM EDT2017-09-13 07:27:39 GMT
Wednesday, September 13 2017 1:50 PM EDT2017-09-13 17:50:16 GMT
Elderly flood victims Vera Dupuis and husband Joseph: A decision to stay put in their swamped senior citizens building they've called home for more than a quarter century.More >>
Elderly flood victims Vera Dupuis and husband Joseph: A decision to stay put in their swamped senior citizens building they've called home for more than a quarter century.More >>
Here's a look at some of the costliest U.S. hurricanes and their impact. The information comes from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Association.More >>
Here's a look at some of the costliest U.S. hurricanes and their impact. The information comes from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Association.More >>
Thursday, September 21 2017 11:53 AM EDT2017-09-21 15:53:01 GMT
Thursday, September 21 2017 11:53 AM EDT2017-09-21 15:53:01 GMT
The Facebook "following me" claim is not true. According to fact-checking site Snopes, the supposed spies are found by going to the Block Users section under Settings.
The Facebook "following me" claim is not true. According to fact-checking site Snopes, the supposed spies are found by going to the Block Users section under Settings.
