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Desperation grows in Mexico following Hurricane Otis amid slow government response

By Mark Stevenson, Associated Press

Despite hopes of incoming aid by many in Acapulco, the coastal city of 1 million once known for its beachside glamour was still in a state of complete chaos by the end of Thursday.

Hurricane Norma makes landfall in Mexico as Tammy threatens islands in Atlantic

By Ignacio Martinez, Fernando Llano, Associated Press

The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Norma, once a Category 4 hurricane, made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane near the resorts of Los Cabos at the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula on Saturday afternoon.

News Wrap: Vietnam elevates U.S. diplomatic status as Biden visits Hanoi

In our news wrap Sunday, Biden visits Vietnam to strengthen diplomatic relations, Hurricane Lee is expected to regain strength as it churns through the Atlantic Ocean, at least 43 people died in a drone attack in Sudan’s capital, and American…

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LIVE MAP: Track the path of Hurricane Lee

By Jenna Cohen and Associated Press

A hurricane watch is in place for portions of Maine, while a large area of coastal New England is under a tropical storm watch as Hurricane Lee is expected to reach the region later this week.

Biden wants an extra $4 billion for disaster relief funding, bringing the total request to $16 billion

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

The request is a sign wildfires, flooding and hurricanes intensifying during a period of climate change are imposing higher costs on U.S. taxpayers.

Category 3 Hurricane Idalia makes landfall on Florida’s west coast

By Daniel Kozin, Associated Press

Idalia, which threatens to unleash life-threatening storm surges and rainfall, came ashore in the lightly populated Big Bend region, where the Florida Panhandle curves into the peninsula.

With 100 mph winds, Hurricane Idalia strengthens into a Category 2 storm

By Daniel Kozin, Associated Press

Florida residents living in vulnerable coastal areas were ordered to pack up and leave Tuesday as Hurricane Idalia gained steam in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and threatened to unleash life-threatening storm surges and rainfall.

LIVE MAP: Track the path of Hurricane Hilary

Tropical Storm Hilary swirled northward Sunday just off the coast of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, no longer a hurricane but still carrying so much rain that forecasters said “catastrophic and life-threatening” flooding is likely. Follow for updates here.

Picking up strength, Hurricane Hilary could reach California as a very rare tropical storm

By Associated Press

No tropical storm has made landfall in Southern California since Sept. 25, 1939, according to the National Weather Service.

At least 6 killed in wildfires that devastated parts of the Hawaiian island of Maui, official says

By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Audrey McAvoy, Associated Press

Photos posted by the county overnight showed a line of flames blazing across an intersection and leaping above buildings in the town center that dates to the 1700s and is on the National Register of Historic Places.