Natural Disasters

Finding clean drinking water on the island has been a challenge for citizens in the wake of the devastation from Hurricanes Irma and Maria. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti)

Energy and Environment

EPA receiving reports of Puerto Ricans scrambling for drinking water from toxic waste sites

John Siciliano -

October 12, 2017 1:22 am

The forecasters believe Hurricane Ophelia, which has 75 mph sustained maximum winds, will strengthen as it heads in the direction of Ireland, but will weaken back into a tropical storm by early next week. (National Hurricane Center)

News

Hurricane Ophelia helps tie century-old Atlantic record, doesn’t pose threat to US

Daniel Chaitin -

October 11, 2017 10:48 pm

Jim Stites watches part of his neighborhood burn in Fountaingrove, California, Monday Oct. 9, 2017.

News

21 people dead as California wildfires devastate wine country

Melissa Quinn -

October 11, 2017 7:44 pm

The bill could be considered as early as Wednesday under special rules speeding up debate and requiring three-fourths majority for passage. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

News

House speeds toward vote on new $36.5 billion disaster aid package

Susan Ferrechio -

October 11, 2017 2:07 pm

Victims of Hurricane Maria carry supplies brought to them via helicopter by the Puerto Rican National Guard. The majority of U.S. voters believe the federal government

National Security

Most say Trump has done ‘enough’ to help Puerto Rico

Anna Giaritelli -

October 11, 2017 12:31 pm

The Trump administration has asked Congress to approve a $4.9 billion loan to Puerto Rico, which would likely be used to help keep the island territory in the black through the rest of the year. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

Economy

White House seeks $4.9 billion loan to ease cash crisis in Puerto Rico

Anna Giaritelli, Pete Kasperowicz -

October 11, 2017 2:02 am

Pelosi called on GOP leaders to increase federal money in a hurricane disaster relief package to also include money for wildfire recovery. (Jeff Gritchen/The Orange County Register via AP)

News

Nancy Pelosi calls for Congress to approve federal money as wildfires tear through California

Susan Ferrechio -

October 10, 2017 10:16 pm

Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologized Tuesday after facing criticism for his virtual tour of devastated Puerto Rico a day earlier. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

News

Mark Zuckerberg ‘sorry’ after facing backlash from virtual-reality tour of hurricane-hit Puerto Rico

Mandy Mayfield -

October 10, 2017 9:34 pm

President Trump delivered a message to those living in Northern California who have been affected by wildfires, saying the American people

News

Trump to Californians affected by wildfires: ‘We will be there for you’

Melissa Quinn -

October 10, 2017 7:55 pm

Two-thirds of Authority of Aqueducts and Sewers of Puerto Rico's customers have access to clean water. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

News

Only 16 percent of Puerto Rico has power three weeks after Hurricane Maria

Anna Giaritelli -

October 10, 2017 6:13 pm

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Tag: Natural Disasters

EPA receiving reports of Puerto Ricans scrambling for drinking water from toxic waste sites

Hurricane Ophelia helps tie century-old Atlantic record, doesn’t pose threat to US

21 people dead as California wildfires devastate wine country

House speeds toward vote on new $36.5 billion disaster aid package

Most say Trump has done ‘enough’ to help Puerto Rico

White House seeks $4.9 billion loan to ease cash crisis in Puerto Rico

Nancy Pelosi calls for Congress to approve federal money as wildfires tear through California

Mark Zuckerberg ‘sorry’ after facing backlash from virtual-reality tour of hurricane-hit Puerto Rico

Trump to Californians affected by wildfires: ‘We will be there for you’

Only 16 percent of Puerto Rico has power three weeks after Hurricane Maria

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