Statue of Liberty reopens on July 4
The Statue of Liberty finally reopened to visitors Thursday, months after Superstorm Sandy slammed into New York.
Fri Jul 05 2013
Months after Sandy, Statue of Liberty reopens July 4
Closed to the public since Superstorm Sandy slammed into New York last October, the Statue of Liberty will once again welcome tired and huddled masses -- of tourists -- on July 4.
Tue Jul 02 2013
Sandy victims cheered by NYC's Thanksgiving parade
Victims of Superstorm Sandy in NY were comforted Thursday by kinder weather and free holiday meals.
Thu Nov 22 2012
Diesel fuel spills in New Jersey during storm
New Jersey environmental officials say 336,000 gallons of diesel fuel spilled after a storage tank was lifted and ruptured from the surge from superstorm Sandy.
Thu Nov 01 2012
Superstorm Sandy: Thousands displaced, many homes still underwater
New Jersey residents were counting the cost of Hurricane Sandy with thousands displaced by flooding and many homes still underwater.
Wed Oct 31 2012
Nuclear plants shut down units as storm hits coast
Parts of two nuclear power plants were shut down while another plant was put on alert after waters from Superstorm Sandy rose 6 feet above sea level.
Tue Oct 30 2012
Sandy leaves 10 dead, 3.1 mil people without power supply
Superstorm Sandy slammed into the New Jersey coastline and hurled a record-breaking surge of seawater at New York City late on Monday. At least 10 deaths are blamed on the storm so far.
Tue Oct 30 2012
Sports sidesteps superstorm Sandy
No major schedule changes, only NFL postponed matches due to the potential effects of the storm.
Tue Oct 30 2012
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024