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Hurricane Irene toll is 38; 5 mn in US still without power
More than five million homes and businesses are still without power with upstate New York and Vermont flooded in the aftermath of hurricane Irene that claimed 38 lives in 11 states across the US East
New York escapes hurricane Irene; Obama says 'this is not over'
Despite Tropical Storm Irene’s weakened punch, President Barack Obama urged those in its path to stay vigilant and warned that the storm’s impact would continue to be felt for some time.
“This is not
Hurricane Irene kills 18, impacts millions in US
As Hurricane Irene petered out leaving 18 dead across seven states and impacting millions with strong winds and drenching rains, authorities prepared to fight dangerous, damaging flood waters along th
New York mayor orders 250,000 to evacuate
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Friday ordered the mandatory evacuation of some 250,000 people from several low-lying areas as Hurricane Irene barreled towards the US east coast.
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Hurricane Irene marks 1st big US threat in years
The rapidly intensifying Irene that's already cut a destructive path through the Caribbean is the first hurricane to seriously threaten the U.S. in almost three years, a worry for some emergency management officials who hope people haven't become complacent about the dangers.
