Floods News

Massive Floods Hit Southern Mexico

By Antonio Villegas
A week of heavy rains unleashed massive flooding in southeastern Mexico, killing at least one person and forcing tens of...

Tropical Storm Noel Lashes Caribbean

By Jonathan M. Katz
Noel, a late season tropical storm, has caused extensive damage in the Dominican Republic and threatens greater havoc in Haiti....

Editor’s Note: No coasting

While Congress continues to debate whether to launch any sort of national disaster backup plan or add wind coverage to...

News Currents

Feds weigh $40 billion buyout of homes on Mississippi coast The federal government is considering buying out as many as...