2005
DECEMBER
December 15, 2005
Katrina's Evacuees
A report on Hurricane Katrina evacuees from New Orleans that have been forced to relocate to Atlanta -- and the slow, often painful journey back home.

NOVEMBER
November 25, 2005
Devastation in Guatemala
2005 marks a record year for the number and strength of hurricanes originating in the Atlantic Ocean. Guatemala was hit particularly hard by the massive storms.

November 24, 2005
Hurricane Katrina Families
Three months after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, many families are still struggling to find new jobs, homes and a return to a normal lifestyle.

OCTOBER
October 25, 2005
Hurricane Wilma's Wrath
An update on Hurricane Wilma and its damage as it moved north along the east coast of Florida Tuesday.

October 24, 2005
Wilma Hits Mexico, Florida
Hurricane Wilma caused damage along the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico before making landfall on the Florida Coast.

October 21, 2005
Hurricane Wilma
A meteorologist provides an update on the path of Hurricane Wilma.

October 20, 2005
Levee Failures
A report on the Army Corps of Engineers' independent investigation into why the New Orleans levee system failed after Hurricane Katrina.

October 18, 2005
Hurricane Science
As Hurricane Wilma approaches the United States, two experts examine possible causes of the recent spate of severe hurricanes.

October 18, 2005
Storm Stress
A Health Unit report on the mental health struggles of some of the Hurricane Katrina survivors.

October 13, 2005
Energy Dominoes
Following a background report, two experts discuss the impact of higher home heating costs this coming winter and how to cut back on energy usage.

October 12, 2005
N.O.P.D. Blues
A report on the challenges facing the New Orleans Police Department following the beating of a 64-year-old man by policemen Saturday night. Then, three experts discuss how to handle the problems.

October 6, 2005
Emergency Housing
A report from Louisiana on the problems of finding housing for victims of Hurricane Katrina.

SEPTEMBER
September 30, 2005
Rebuilding New Orleans
After a background segment on New Orleans after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, three urban planners discuss rebuilding the crescent city.

September 29, 2005
Covering Katrina
Following a background report, three experts discuss the media's coverage of Hurricane Katrina.

September 28, 2005
Coming Back to New Orleans
A report from New Orleans about how the Algiers district is recovering from Hurricane Katrina, followed by new information on the search for and identification of those killed in New Orleans.

September 26, 2005
Are We Prepared?
Following a background report about the problems people had evacuating from Houston ahead of Hurricane Rita, city officials from Washington, D.C., Miami and Seattle discuss their evacuation strategies.

September 26, 2005
Recovering from Rita
Two reports about how hard-hit small towns in Louisiana and Texas are coping with the aftermath of Hurricane Rita: one from Terrebonne Parish in southern Louisiana and a second from Bridge City, Texas.

September 23, 2005
Seeking Shelter
A report from Baker, La. about the stress many communities are facing from absorbing Hurricane Katrina evacuees.

September 23, 2005
Rita: New Orleans
A report from New Orleans about the fear Hurricane Rita brings to an already devastated city.

September 23, 2005
Rita: Louisiana
Sheriff Sam Craft of Rosepine, La. describes how his community is preparing for the hurricane.

September 23, 2005
Rita: Texas
A Washington Post reporter reports from Beaumont, Texas, where Hurricane Rita appears to be headed Sheriff Sam Craft of Rosepine, La. describes how his community is preparing for the hurricane.

September 23, 2005
Rita Evacuation in Houston
Two reports on the Hurricane Rita evacuation in the Houston area: A reporter for WFAA-TV Channel 8 in Dallas talks about how a bus carrying elderly evacuees caught fire. Then, a report from Houston about the evacuation there.

September 23, 2005
Tracking Hurricane Rita, Day 2
A second report from the National Hurricane Center on Hurricane Rita's path and strength.

September 22, 2005
Tracking Hurricane Rita
A report from the National Hurricane Center on Hurricane Rita's path and strength.

September 22, 2005
Preparing for Rita in Texas
Reports from Port Lavaca and Houston, Texas on the evacuations and emergency preparations in anticipation of Hurricane Rita.

September 22, 2005
Update on New Orleans
The head of the federal government's Katrina relief effort explains the current situation in New Orleans.

September 21, 2005
Fingers Crossed in New Orleans
A report from New Orleans about the return of city business owners and their hopes that the levees will hold off Hurricane Rita.

September 21, 2005
Preparing for Hurricane Rita
Three experts talk about safety tips and preparedness in anticipation of Hurricane Rita.

September 21, 2005
Historic Flood
A professor of history at the University of North Texas and co-author of the book "Galveston and the 1900 Storm" about the devastating hurricane in Galveston, TX, that nearly wiped the city off the map.

September 20, 2005
Paying for Katrina
Following a report on the growing price tag on recovery costs for Hurricane Katrina, two experts discuss the costs and the federal government's commitment.

September 20, 2005
Crippled Industry
A report from the Gulf Coast about the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the fishing and shrimp industry.

September 19, 2005
Coming Home in Louisiana
After meeting with federal officials Monday afternoon, New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin halted the reopening of New Orleans. Following an update on the Mayor's decisions, a report from Louisiana looks at some of the families that had already begun to return. Then, doctor and a local official assess whether it is safe to return to parts of the city.

September 16, 2005
Gulf Coast Recovery
President Bush pledged the federal government's support for recovery efforts in areas hit by Hurricane Katrina. A report looks at the reactions to Bush's speech from politicians and survivors. Five guests share their views about Bush's promises and the government's role in the cleanup.

September 16, 2005
Facing the Future
A report takes a look at life after Hurricane Katrina for the people who fled to Houston.

September 15, 2005
Rebuilding New Orleans
Following a report on what life is currently like in New Orleans, three experts assess the rebuilding of New Orleans.

September 15, 2005
New Orleans Progress Report
A report on signs of progress in New Orleans as President Bush prepares to address the nation Thursday evening on the recovery effort in the Gulf Coast region.

September 14, 2005
Naval Support for Katrina Victims
Navy crews are involved in the relief efforts to clean up the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina. A report follows one crew's work to help along the Gulf Coast.

September 13, 2005
Katrina Charity Scams
Hurricane Katrina has spurred a massive outpouring of donations along with concerns about scams.

September 13, 2005
Tragedy in New Orleans Hospital
A journalist in New Orleans answers questions on the discovery of 44 bodies in a flooded hospital.

September 12, 2005
Relocation Challenges in Louisiana
A report from Baton Rouge about one family's story of relocating and living in a house with 17 people, followed by a discussion among three experts about the challenges of relocation.

September 12, 2005
Health Hazards
A report on the post-Hurricane Katrina threats to public health.

September 9, 2005
Public Opinion after Katrina
Public opinion polls show a drop in public support for all levels of government after the delayed response to Hurricane Katrina.

September 9, 2005
Man. Vs. Nature
A science unit report follows engineers as they begin to repair levees in New Orleans damaged by flood water in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

September 9, 2005
FEMA Shakeup
Amid criticism of FEMA Director Michael Brown's qualifications, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff announced that Admiral Thad Allen will replace Brown as head of FEMA's ground operations.

September 8, 2005
Guard Duty
National guardsman Brunk Conley of the Army National Guard's 41st Brigade Combat Team talks about duty in Louisiana.

September 8, 2005
Hospital Challenges
A report from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, about how makeshift hospitals are coping with a surge of patients.

September 8, 2005
Aid and Comfort
Following a report from Houston about how hurricane evacuees are trying to pull their lives together at shelters in Texas, two experts discuss the challenges of relocating students throughout the country.

September 8, 2005
Storm in Congress
Following a background report on the debate in Congress over investigating the federal response to Hurricane Katrina, Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Joseph Lieberman, D-Conn., the two leaders of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, talk about the investigation into the disaster.

September 7, 2005
Hurricane Katrina Recovery in New Orleans
Authorities pressed the several thousand remaining holdouts to leave New Orleans or risk death and disease. Following an update on the ongoing search and rescue efforts, Capt. Marlon DeFillo, commander of the Public Affairs Department for the New Orleans Police Department, discusses the ongoing struggle to clear the city.

September 7, 2005
Health Crisis
Dr. Julie Gerberding, head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, talks about the growing health risks facing those along the Gulf Coast.

September 7, 2005
Stricken State
Following excerpts from a teleconference featuring Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour describing the needs of his storm-ravaged coastline, a report on how Gulfport, Miss. residents are surviving on community help.

September 7, 2005
Economic Ripples of Hurricane Katrina
Two experts discuss the vast economic impact of Hurricane Katrina.

September 6, 2005
Continuing Katrina Recovery
An update on the continuing recovery efforts.

September 6, 2005
Katrina's Political Fallout
President Bush and congressional leaders each announced Tuesday that they would investigate the federal government's highly criticized response to Hurricane Katrina.

September 6, 2005
Moving to Baton Rouge
A report looks at the gigantic task of relocating victims of Hurricane Katrina, many of whom have ended up in Baton Rouge, La.

September 6, 2005
Katrina's Aftermath in Louisiana
The lieutenant governor of Louisiana talks about his state's ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Katrina.

September 5, 2005
A Question of Race
Three experts give their perspectives on the role of race and class in the emergency efforts after Hurricane Katrina.

September 5, 2005
Recovering From Katrina
Two reports from Gulfport, Miss and Bay St. Louis, Miss. focus on the efforts to rebuild and recover after the devastation of Katrina.

September 5, 2005
One Week After Katrina
A report on the latest from along the Gulf Coast, where thousands remain missing and hundreds of thousands continue to be on the move a week after Hurricane Katrina decimated the area.

September 2, 2005
Newsmaker: Army Corps Official
Lt. Gen. Carl Strock, who commands the Army Corps of Engineers, the agency in charge of repairing the levees and draining the floodwaters in New Orleans, discusses the enormous tasks ahead in the submerged city.

September 2, 2005
Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi
Coastal residents desperate for water and food are facing long lines and deteriorating conditions as hundreds of National Guardsmen arrive to keep order in the hardest-hit areas of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. A reporter provides an update.

September 2, 2005
Hurricaine Katrina: Evacuees in Houston
Evacuees in Houston, Texas begin the process of rebuilding and starting over amid confusion and fear. A reporter gives an update from Houston as residents from New Orleans arrive in the area seeking shelter.

September 2, 2005
Hurricaine Katrina: New Orleans
Survivors of Hurricane Katrina continued to flee New Orleans on Friday seeking shelter in Texas as emergency convoys reached the city to assist remaining residents and try to halt criminal activity. A reporter provides an update from New Orleans.

September 2, 2005
Hurricaine Katrina's Political Impact
David Brooks, Tom Oliphant and NewsHour essayist and Chicago Tribune columnist Clarence Page talk about the horrific events following Hurricane Katrina, including the possible political ramifications of the disaster.

September 1, 2005
Coverage of Hurricane Katrina's Aftermath: Report
A report from New Orleans.

September 1, 2005
Coverage of Hurricane Katrina's Aftermath: Exodus
Coverage of the exodus of survivors.

September 1, 2005
Coverage of Hurricane Katrina's Aftermath: Relief
The continuing relief efforts along the Gulf Coast.

September 1, 2005
Coverage of Hurricane Katrina's Aftermath: Violence
A look at the post-hurricane violence in New Orleans.

September 1, 2005
Newsmaker: FEMA Director
The director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Michael Brown, talks about the government's relief efforts.

AUGUST
August 31, 2005
Broken Barriers
Two experts discuss the breaches in the New Orleans levee system that unleashed a deluge of water and flooded the city.

August 31, 2005
Coastal Devastation
Further coverage of the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans and along the Gulf Coast: A report on the worsening overall situation,

August 31, 2005
Biloxi Under Water
An Independent Television News report from Biloxi, Miss.

August 31, 2005
On The Ground
An update from a reporter on the ground in Louisiana.

August 31, 2005
Blanco Responds
Kathleen Blanco of Louisiana responds to criticism of the state's rescue and recovery efforts.

August 30, 2005
Hurricane Katrina Coverage
A recap of Tuesday's press conference and discussion with a Louisiana Homeland Security official with Louisiana's governor and senators.

August 30, 2005
Biloxi Coverage
a report from Biloxi, Mississippi.

August 30, 2005
Government Response
n overview of the government's response to the hurricane disaster.

August 29, 2005
Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina battered the Gulf Coast Monday. A meteorologist provides an update on the storm's path.

August 29, 2005
Hard Hit Region
A an official and a reporter report on the conditions in the hardest hit areas.

JULY
July 11, 2005
Hurricane Target
Hurricane Dennis struck Pensacola, Fla. over the weekend, 10 months after the area was devastated by Hurricane Ivan.

July 5, 2005
Climate Tension
President Bush headed to Europe Tuesday for the G-8 summit, a three-day meeting with other industrial nations to discuss international economic issues. One of the topics on the agenda is climate change.

July 5, 2005
Climate Tension Discussion
Ray Suarez leads a discussion on the possible solutions to climate change with two experts.

JUNE
June 29, 2005
Tornado Science
A team of scientists from the Center for Severe Weather Research track storms in western Kansas' "Tornado Alley" in an effort to improve their understanding of the process of tornado formation so that better predictions may someday be made.

June 28, 2005
Six Months After the Tsunami
Residents of Aceh, Indonesia -- one of the areas hit hardest by last year's tsunami -- are still struggling to survive six months later. Millions of dollars in aid have been slow to reach the region, partly because of government bureaucracy.

APRIL
April 6, 2005
Tsunami Recovery
Jonathan Silvers looks at the rebuilding efforts in the Maldives Islands after last year's devastating Asian tsunami.

MARCH
March 29, 2005
Earthquake in South Asia
As Indonesians searched through rubble left behind from Monday's 8.7-magnitude earthquake that struck near the island of Nias, officials warned the death toll, already at more than 330 people, could rise as high as 2,000.

March 28, 2005
Earthquake in South Asia
Thousands fled from low-lying areas in Indonesia Monday after an 8.7-magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Sumatra Island.

March 25, 2005
Tsunami Survivors
Some three months after the earthquake and tsunami devastated the Aceh region in northern Indonesia, an ITN reporter examines the social, economic and spiritual impact of the widespread decimation.

JANUARY
January 12, 2005
Deadly Deluge
Jeffrey Brown looks at the intense storms that have been battering the western United States with Jim Kosek, senior meteorologist at Accuweather.com.

January 11, 2005
Tsunami Alert
Correspondent Betty Ann Bowser of the NewsHour's Science Unit looks at the technology needed to warn people of tsunamis before they strike.

January 10, 2005
Tsunami Aftermath
Bill Neely of Independent Television News reports from the village of Akbar in Sri Lanka on how children and families are faring more than two weeks after the tsunami struck. Then, Ray Suarez speaks with UNICEF Executive Director Carol Bellamy, who recently toured the regions hit by the tsunami.

January 7, 2005
Tsunami Conversation
Simon Winchester, author of "Krakatoa: The Day the World Exploded: August 27, 1883," joins Margaret Warner to discuss how people can change in the wake of tragedies such as the South Asian tsunami disaster.

January 7, 2005
Tsunami Aftermath
Jonathan Miller of Independent Television News reports on the relief efforts in Aceh Province, Indonesia.

January 6, 2005
Tsunami Aftermath
John Irvine of Independent Television News gives an update on the relief efforts in Banda Aceh, Indonesia.

January 6, 2005
Tsunami Summit
World leaders met Thursday in Indonesia at an emergency aid summit for tsunami relief efforts. Margaret Warner talks with Andrew Steer, country director for Indonesia at the World Bank, about the meeting in Jakarta.

January 4, 2005
Tsunami Aftermath
Terence Smith talks with Steve Levitt, who works with the aid group World Vision Australia, about his group's efforts to help the survivors in Banda Aceh, Indonesia followed by an Independent Television News report on the latest relief efforts in Sri Lanka.

January 3, 2005
Aftermath
John Irvine of Independent Television News reports on the latest relief efforts in Indonesia. Then, Ray Suarez speaks with Robert Marquand of the Christian Science Monitor, who is covering the recovery effort in Sri Lanka.

January 3, 2005
After The Tsunami
Jeffrey Kaye of KCET-Los Angeles looks at how Sri Lankans in the United States are coping with the devastation in their home country.