Residents in the eastern United States are still recovering from Irene — a hurricane that weakened into a tropical storm — with communities cut off by flooding and some schools closed because of lost power. Emergency workers have begun airlifting food and water to thousands of residents stranded in the northeastern state of Vermont, after […]
Eastern US Still Recovering from Irene
Posted August 31st, 2011 at 12:45 pm (UTC-5)
Residents in the eastern United States are still recovering from Irene — a hurricane that weakened into a tropical storm — with communities cut off by flooding and some schools closed because of lost power. Emergency workers have begun airlifting food and water to thousands of residents stranded in the northeastern state of Vermont, after […]
Tropical Storm Katia Could Become Hurricane Wednesday
Posted August 31st, 2011 at 9:05 am (UTC-5)
Tropical Storm Katia — the next significant Atlantic storm of the season — could become a hurricane on Wednesday, even as vast clean-up efforts continue in the eastern United States after Hurricane Irene. Katia slowed Wednesday morning as it moved west across the Atlantic Ocean at 33 kilometers per hour. Katia’s top winds already have […]
Tropical Storm Katia Could Become Hurricane Wednesday
Posted August 31st, 2011 at 5:55 am (UTC-5)
As clean-up efforts continue in the eastern United States in the wake of Hurricane Irene, the next tropical Atlantic storm has already formed and could become a hurricane later Wednesday. Tropical Storm Katia has slowed slightly as it moves west across the Atlantic Ocean at 33 kilometers per hour. Katia’s top winds have already been […]
Ash Spews From Mexican Volcano
Posted August 31st, 2011 at 4:10 am (UTC-5)
A volcano south of Mexico City spewed ash more than one kilometer into the air four times Tuesday. The Mexican national disaster prevention agency says the ash from the Popocatepetl volcano could fall over Mexico City early Wednesday. The disaster agency is encouraging residents to stay a minimum of 12 kilometers from the crater. There […]
Tropical Storm Katia Could Become Hurricane Wednesday
Posted August 31st, 2011 at 1:51 am (UTC-5)
As clean-up efforts continue in the eastern United States in the wake of Hurricane Irene, the next tropical Atlantic storm has already formed. The National Hurricane Center predicted Tuesday that Tropical Storm Katia could become a full-blown hurricane by Wednesday. Tropical Storm Katia is racing west across the Atlantic Ocean at 35 kilometers per hour. […]
At Least 12 People Involved in Mexico Casino Arson Attack
Posted August 31st, 2011 at 12:40 am (UTC-5)
Mexican authorities are seeking seven more suspects in an arson attack that left 52 people dead at a casino in the northern state of Nuevo Leon. Officials said they are seeking additional suspects on Tuesday, as five people already in custody were presented to the news media. Authorities say the five are alleged members of […]
Editor of Venezuelan Weekly Newspaper Surrenders
Posted August 30th, 2011 at 8:35 pm (UTC-5)
The editor of a Venezuelan weekly newspaper has turned himself in to authorities in connection with a controversial photomontage that recently led to the temporary shutdown of the paper. Media reports say Leocenis Garcia, the editor of 6to Poder surrendered Tuesday at a military post in Venezuela’s Zulia state. The move comes one day after […]
14 Chilean Miners Receive Pension Benefits
Posted August 30th, 2011 at 7:45 pm (UTC-5)
The Chilean government has given special pensions to 14 of the 33 miners who were trapped underground for more than two months last year. The 14 miners were recognized Tuesday during a ceremony that first lady Cecilia Morel attended in the town of Copiapo. Each miner will receive a monthly income of about $530. The […]
Chile Orders Resignation of Police General
Posted August 30th, 2011 at 6:25 pm (UTC-5)
Chile has ordered the resignation of a police general following massive protests last week in which a teenager was shot dead. Officials made the announcement Tuesday in discussing General Sergio Gajardo. The French news agency cites a government official as saying authorities demanded his resignation for failing to promptly investigate the killing of 16-year-old Manuel […]
