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Hurricane Sandy aftermath: businesses and services start reopening on Wednesday
Businesses and services in the north-eastern US are expected to start re-opening on Wednesday after two days of closure forced by Hurricane Sandy. Some airports,...
Hurricane Sandy windsurfers: brave or stupid?
It seems not everyone in Hurricane Sandy's path has been paying attention to the storm warnings. A significant number of foolhardy north-easterners are apparently refusing...
Early voting results 2012: Mitt Romney ahead of Barack Obama
According to a new poll released last night, Republican Mitt Romney is winning the White House race among Americans who have already voted. Mitt Romney...
Halloween celebrations in New Jersey could be cancelled
Halloween celebrations could be cancelled in New Jersey in the wake of Hurricane Sandy as it was deemed unsafe to go trick or treating. Governor...
Claudene Christian pronounced dead after being rescued from HMS Bounty
Claudene Christian, a crew member of the storm-hit tall sailing HMS Bounty, has been pronounced dead in hospital after being rescued at sea. Officials said...
Rockaway Park fire: 70 people trapped in a huge blaze sparked by fizzing power cable
Nearly 200 heroic firefighters battled an uncontrollable blaze that tore through 50 homes in the Rockaways, Queens, trapping people between flooded streets and towering...
TV reporters hit by Hurricane Sandy
Good Morning America reporter Matt Gutman got a little too close and personal with Hurricane Sandy while reporting on the storm for ABC News. Matt...
New York declared major disaster area following Hurricane Sandy
President Barack Obama declared that a "major disaster" exists in New York state following Superstorm Sandy, freeing up federal aid for victims. The declaration came...
HMS Bounty captain Robin Walbridge dies as ship is smashed to pieces by Hurricane Sandy
The crew of HMS Bounty was forced to abandon ship off North Carolina coast yesterday as it became caught in raging seas near the...
Manhattan crane dangles off skyscraper as Hurricane Sandy hits New York
The storm engulfing New York has ripped a crane off the top of a 65-story luxury building and torn the face off an apartment...
Superstorm Sandy hits East Coast killing 16 people and leaving 6.2 million without power
New York City looks like the set of a disaster movie this morning after a night of being battered by Superstorm Sandy. It hit the...
Manhattan lockdown: 375,000 people evacuated just hours before Hurricane Sandy strikes
New York Gov Andrew Cuomo is calling up an additional 1,000 National Guard troops, doubling the Superstorm force he initially thought would be enough...
Atlantic City under water ahead of Hurricane Sandy approach
Rising waters put most of Atlantic City under water on Monday as the approach of Hurricane Sandy flooded towns up and down the New...
Hurricane Sandy live progress and essential links
Here is a selection of links to help you keep updated on the progress of Hurricane Sandy and find other useful information. United States The National...
Hurricane Sandy: National Guard soldiers deployed to East Coast
The first deadly signs of Hurricane Sandy's monstrous power were revealed as it barreled towards land on Monday - with snow falling, rivers breaching...
HMS Bounty abandoned in North Carolina amid Hurricane Sandy
Seventeen people aboard HMS Bounty have abandoned ship off the coast of North Carolina amid Hurricane Sandy. The captain gave the order for the crew...
Frankestorm closes all Broadway performances and outdoor TV shows
Broadway shows The Lion King, Phantom of the Opera and Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark have closed in preparation for Hurricane Sandy. New York City...
Hurricane Sandy: US begin Frankestorm shutdown in Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC and North Carolina
President Barack Obama has warned Americans to take Hurricane Sandy seriously as authorities started shutting down the eastern seaboard ahead of its arrival. Several states...
Hurricane Sandy: New York City on lockdown and its residents stock up on supplies ahead of Frankestorm
New York City is on lockdown in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy, as it barrels towards America’s largest city, and its residents were quick to...
NYC subway, bus and train services shut down tonight ahead of Frankestorm
New York City's public transport system will be suspended tonight ahead of the arrival on Monday of Hurricane Sandy. Governor Andrew Cuomo said the subway,...
Hawaii tsunami warning after 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes British Columbia
A tsunami warning has been issued for Hawaii after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked an island off the west coast of Canada Saturday. The Pacific Tsunami...
Frankestorm threat to vital poll week
Hurricane Sandy is swirling towards the US East Coast, forcing presidential candidates to adjust schedules and cancel events. President Barack Obama has held a conference...
Early voting results 2012 released so far
When President Barack Obama flew to Chicago to cast his vote early in Chicago on Thursday, he became one of over 8 million Americans...
Barack Obama MTV interview: about Facebook, Bob Marley and gay marriage
Barack Obama made a new attempt on Friday to shore up the youth vote with a live interview on MTV. President Barack Obama sat down...
Ku Klux Klan documentary shows the group is still strong in Mississippi and Virginia
A series of documentaries aired on Abc's Nightline has laid bare the shocking truth about the Ku Klux Klan which remains very much in...
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