Meteorological Disasters

2012 another bad year for U.S. disasters, and it may get worse

2012-12-24 05:00:00

Tornadoes and wildfires. Droughts and hurricanes. The United States saw almost every sort of calamity this year as 11 billion-dollar natural disasters struck the country. Superstorm Sandy hit New York, ruined parts of the New Jersey coast and closed the...

Shell drilling rig runs aground in heavy Alaska seas

2013-01-01 02:46:00

Days of efforts trying to guide a mobile offshore drilling rig through stormy Alaska seas hit a crisis Monday night when crew members were forced to disconnect the rig from its last remaining tow line and the vessel went aground on a small island south of...

Sen. Barbara Boxer seeks climate-change action from summit

2011-12-07 16:33:32

Brown cloud might be intensifying storms over Indian Ocean

2011-11-29 16:33:40

6th victim found in Italian cruise ship wreck

2012-01-16 16:38:09

Galveston Pleasure Pier brings thrill rides back to Texas coast

2012-02-09 05:45:00

A disaster-prone Texas tourist destination that for more than a century has been an on-again, off-again home to oceanfront amusements will once again lure thrill-seekers with roller coasters, midway games and carnival confections. PHOTOS: New rides at...

Costa Concordia shipwreck shifts, halting rescue work

2012-01-20 16:38:39

Last FEMA trailer leaves New Orleans six years after Katrina

2012-02-15 16:37:22

An interview with National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward

2012-04-19 16:34:49

Travel updates for 2012

2012-01-29 00:00:00

Think of what follows as a travel tapas buffet — tidbits that just might whet your appetite for more. Here are a dozen pieces of information for the 2012 traveler. 1. You will know how much you'll pay to check your bags when you're flying. The...

Florida woman uses Craigslist in search of a new kidney

2011-07-26 16:35:55

Is it reasonable to compare Rick Perry to Galileo? [Most commented]

2011-09-09 16:35:45

How to make the Hampden Hurricane 1 oz. Sailor Jerry Caribbean Rum 1 1/2 oz. Meyers Dark Rum 1/2 oz. Passion Fruit Alize Splash of Grenadine Splash of cherry juice Lemon and lime wedges, cherry to garnish Combine all ingredients and pour over crushed ice. Garnish and enjoy.

2012-06-20 00:00:00

A man steps gingerly through about a foot of water that flooded the docks and parking lot at Burr's Yacht Haven in New London, after checking on his boat's moorings, during Hurricane Bob. Hurricane Bob, in August 1991, was the last hurricane to strike Connecticut.

2012-05-24 11:40:00

When: Sept. 21, 1938 Killed: An estimated 682 to 800 people in New England. It remains the most powerful, costliest and deadliest hurricane in New England history.

2012-05-23 08:58:00