Sep 02 Biden seeks $47 billion in emergency dollars for Ukraine, COVID-19, monkeypox and natural disasters By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press President Joe Biden is asking Congress to provide more than $47 billion in emergency dollars that would go toward the war in Ukraine, the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing monkeypox outbreak and help for recent natural disasters in… Continue reading
Jan 18 At least 26 dead after earthquakes in Afghanistan, U.N. says By Associated Press The U.N. statement Tuesday said hundreds of houses had been destroyed in three villages from the two quakes that struck Badghis province Monday. Continue reading
Sep 22 Watch 5:06 Louisiana's parishes feel 'forgotten' in the dark weeks after Hurricane Ida By Roby Chavez, Sam Lane Residents in Louisiana have begun the long process of recovery following Hurricane Ida, which destroyed or caused major damage for about 8,000 homes statewide. While the city of New Orleans has largely recovered, the coastal parishes of Lafourche and Terrebonne… Continue watching
Sep 10 For Haitians in U.S., a constant feeling of deja vu as disasters destroy their homeland By Roby Chavez, Gabrielle Hays Weeks after a massive earthquake devastated parts of Haiti, aid has yet to reach some of the more remote areas, and the suffering -- and death toll -- is growing. Here in the U.S, the more than million… Continue reading
Aug 16 How to help Haitians after 7.2 magnitude earthquake By Chloe Jones Haiti was struck by an earthquake more powerful than the earthquake in 2010. As death and injury tolls rise, here is how you can help. Continue reading
Aug 14 Death toll of powerful eathquake in Haiti soars to 1,297 By Associated Press The death toll from a powerful magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Haiti climbed sharply on Sunday, with at least 724 dead and a minimum of 2,800 injured. Continue reading
Aug 07 Colorado mudslides wreak havoc on major transportation route By Thomas Peipert, Associated Press As ominous storm clouds gathered in western Colorado over a large area blackened by a recent wildfire, torrential rain fell and the charred land stripped of vegetation gave way, sending a rush of mud and boulders tumbling down steep canyon… Continue reading
Aug 07 Fires rampage through forests in Greece; thousands evacuated By Elena Becatoros, Associated Press Wildfires rampaged through Greek forests for yet another day Saturday, threatening homes and triggering more evacuations a day after hundreds of people were plucked off beaches by ferries in a dramatic overnight rescue. Continue reading
Jul 17 Europe flood death toll tops 150, costly rebuilding ahead By Geir Moulson, Associated Press Rescue workers labored to clear up damage laid bare by receding water Saturday as the death toll from disastrous flooding in Western Europe rose above 150 and thoughts turned to the lengthy job of rebuilding communities devastated in minutes. Continue reading
May 31 Louisiana coast still hurting from storms, bracing for more By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press Nine months after two back-to-back hurricanes hammered their towns, scores of coastal Louisiana residents are still struggling to recover. Continue reading