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Fats Domino's Katrina-damaged grand piano restored

A white Steinway grand piano salvaged from musician Fats Domino's home after Hurricane Katrina has been restored and will be the centerpiece of an exhibit in New Orleans' French Quarter.

Major stresses linked to heart health risks

New studies have found higher rates of heart problems in veterans with PTSD, New Orleans residents six years after Hurricane Katrina and Greeks struggling through that country's financial turmoil.

1st witness to testify in Gulf oil spill trial

Just last year, Bea testified for plaintiffs who sued the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over broken levees in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina.

High-stakes trial resumes over 2010 Gulf oil spill

Just last year, Bea testified for plaintiffs who sued the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over broken levees in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina.

Outage darkened Superdome, unnerving fans, disrupting momentum

A power outage darkened the Superdome in the third quarter of the Super Bowl on Sunday night, an unnerving experience for a stadium that had been the refuge of last resort for many when Hurricane...

Vandals damage World War II ship in Texas

The USS Stewart, a destroyer escort, at SeaWolf Park had been restored since being damaged during Hurricane Ike Sept. 13, 2008.

Katrina's scars harder to see as Super Bowl looms

New Orleans has celebrated plenty of milestones on its slow road to recovery from Hurricane Katrina, but arguably none is bigger than hosting its first Super Bowl since the 2005 storm left the...

Mayor: New Orleans deserves Super Bowl spotlight

He also thinks the global spotlight will give the city a chance to show how far it has come since it was devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Katrina burned body trials March 11, March 18

A new trial will begin March 11 for a former New Orleans police lieutenant accused of covering up a police killing after Hurricane Katrina.

Ex-New Orleans mayor Nagin charged with bribery

Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin was indicted Friday on charges that he used his office for personal gain, accepting payoffs, free trips and gratuities from contractors while the city was...

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1st tropical storm of eastern Pacific season forms

The National Hurricane Center says there is typically an average of 15 named storms each season,...

'Preppers' ready for the end of the world

He points to Hurricane Katrina as an example of why self-reliance is important.

Water bill with Sacramento levee funding stalls in Congress

Sandy and Katrina demonstrated the vulnerability of the country's aging flood protection system.

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Daniel Goleman Wikipedia

Goleman suggests that in light of tragedies like Hurricane Katrina, we must learn how to...

Judiciary Asks White House for Emergency Funds

The judiciary also asked for and received emergency funds after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and...

MSNBC Contributor Claims He Was Audited 5 Years In A Row By IRS For Criticizing...

"Brian Williams interviewed me on television after Hurricane Katrina," Dyson said.

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Tropical Storm Alvin strengthens in eastern Pacific

The Atlantic hurricane season officially starts on June 1, and both seasons end November 30.

Weather Service Sandy assessment emphasizes importance of effective risk...

Despite the fact NWS produced reasonably accurate estimates for storm surge, the assessment team...

Game-changing improvements in the works for U.S. weather prediction

Uccellini stressed the Sandy supplemental funds will be distributed to not only advance the GFS...