Storm shreds aging tents in Haiti earthquake camps
The sudden, powerful storm that ripped through Haiti's battered capital destroyed thousands of tents in the homeless camps where more than 1.3 million people live eight months after the earthquake destroyed their homes, shelter officials said Saturday. msnbc.msn.com |
Floods kill 3, leave 3 others missing in Vietnam
Floods triggered by heavy rains have displaced thousands of villagers in central Vietnam, and left three people dead and three others missing, officials said Monday. msnbc.msn.com |
Monday's forecast: Wet for Northwest, Plains
Wet weather will continue over portions of the Northwest as a cold front treks east through the region. The front will produce rain over portions ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Sluggish Economy Curtails Prospects for Building Nuclear Reactors
The economic prognosis for new nuclear reactors has been hurt by the falling price of competing energy sources and a lack of climate legislation. nytimes.com |
Twister alerts in South, mid-Atlantic issued
The massive storm that spawned twisters and cut power to 200,000 on Tuesday wasn't done yet, with new tornado watches issued in the South and mid-Atlantic areas. msnbc.msn.com |