SUVA, Fiji (AP) — Authorities rushed on Monday to deliver clean drinking water and other supplies to thousands of villagers who fled flooding from tropical storms that have killed at least eight people on this Pacific island nation. The government …
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High wind knocks out power to 413,000 in Mich.
DETROIT – Wind gusting more than 60 mph knocked out power to about 413,000 Michigan homes and businesses on Sunday as temperatures dipped back into the 20s and 30s. Meanwhile, flood warnings were posted throughout the Midwest as temperatures rose …
Floods displace thousands in Brazil
Forecasters are warning of more rain as Brazil reels from devastating floods caused by torrential rains this week. Meteorologists have predicted at least some chance of rain on Saturday and Sunday. At least a hundred people have died with more …
Islands try to contain oil spills caused by Omar : Virgin Islands
Authorities worked to contain oil spills after Hurricane Omar sank boats near the coasts of the Virgin Islands. St. Croix authorities were trying to contain oil spills after more than 40 boats sank or washed ashore during Hurricane Omar. About …
Hurricane Norbert weakens slightly; Odile grows
MEXICO CITY – Hurricane Norbert weakened to Category 1 storm Thursday as it headed toward Mexico’s southern Baja California peninsula but was still expected to be a hurricane when it hits land over the weekend. Mexico issued a hurricane watch …