Superstorm Sandy: Communities mark 5th anniversary of deadly storm
New York and New Jersey communities reflected Sunday on the storm that left at least 182 dead and cost more than $71B in damage
Superstorm Sandy
Thousands rally to commemorate 5th anniversary of Superstorm Sandy
Demonstrators called for improved recovery and preparedness efforts after Sandy, and want officials to push for renewable energy legislation
"This is kind of a warning": Study says NYC may see more frequent flooding
Researchers say floods that strike NYC roughly every 25 years now, could happen once every five years between 2030 and 2045
The Storm after the Storm
As Hurricane Harvey survivors face a difficult future, 60 Minutes looks back at Hurricane Sandy and why so many families didn't get the help they deserve
As blizzard nears, New Jersey braces for Sandy-like storm
This weekend's storm has some of the same characteristics as the 2012 superstorm, coming during a full moon and high tide
After Sandy response, donations to Red Cross fall
There were numerous natural disasters across the U.S. in fiscal 2014, though none on the scale of Sandy or Katrina
Three years after Sandy, and still waiting for help
In New Jersey, the Christie administration's rebuilding efforts have left many of the state's hardest-hit residents in limbo
The Storm after the Storm
Sharyn Alfonsi investigates allegations that thousands of homeowners were denied their flood insurance claims after Hurricane Sandy because of fraudulent engineers' reports
Sandy victims say New Jersey recovery program failed them
Homeowners say that the billion-dollar federal program is preventing their lives from returning to normal
NYC still feeling the wrath of Superstorm Sandy
More than two years after the deadly hurricane devastated the city, thousands of trees are dying from exposure to salt water
The horror stories of New Jersey's Sandy relief program
State-approved contractors accused of neglecting jobs and performing shoddy work
Senators call for hearing into fraudulent reports linked to Superstorm Sandy
Calls for investigation of FEMA follow "60 Minutes" report that agency overlooked falsified engineering reports made by insurance companies to save on damage claims
The Storm after the Storm
Sharyn Alfonsi investigates allegations that thousands of homeowners were denied their flood insurance claims after Hurricane Sandy because of fraudulent engineers' reports
FEMA: Evidence of fraud in Hurricane Sandy reports
FEMA official says he has seen evidence of fraud in engineering reports used to deny thousands of Hurricane Sandy claims
NYC elderly home residents told to repay FEMA Sandy aid
Belle Harbor Manor's disabled, elderly and mostly poor residents may have been wrongly given aid two year ago through no fault of their own
Debris at Post-Sandy work site in N.J. possibly from 1850 shipwreck
In the Normandy beach section of Brick, New Jersey, lies a pile of wood and metal that could possibly be a shipwreck from 1850
Red Cross slammed for its Sandy, Isaac storm response
Massive relief organization appeared often more focused on PR than helping victims after disaster, a ProPublica and NPR report finds
2 years after Sandy, Jersey Shore is back
A summer of good weather has meant great business for New Jersey's beach playground, after two years of bad luck
Jersey Shore businesses still waiting for Sandy relief funds
Tim Furmosa's bakery in Ortley Beach, New Jersey, sustained half-a-million dollars in damage
A year after Sandy, rebuilding continues
For many people whose homes were battered by the storm, the effort to rebuild -- and clear out -- continues to take a toll
Chris Christie: "We have made tremendous progress" since Superstorm Sandy
Gov. Chris Christie has been working to get New Jersey back on track since Superstorm Sandy hit the New Jersey coastline last October
Sandy: Before and after
One year later, a look at destruction and recovery after Superstorm Sandy
Superstorm Sandy: Still recovering one year later
Superstorm Sandy barreled into the northeast one year ago Tuesday
Superstorm Sandy: Lessons learned in coastal communities
One year after Superstorm Sandy ravaged coastal communities in New York City, homeowners and city planners are applying lessons learned from the storm as they rebuild and plan new development
Why storm damage like Sandy's could become more common
Coastal flooding from Superstorm Sandy caused billions of dollars in damage to the New York and New Jersey area, and climate scientists say we're likely to see more storms like it in the future. Dr. Radley Horton of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies and Columbia University explains how sea-level rise and other factors could make Sandy-like damage three times more frequent.
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Coronavirus updates: COVID-19 cases top 1 million worldwide
There are now more than 220,000 confirmed cases in the United States, and that number is spiraling upward.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: DNC postpones convention
The nominating convention has been moved to August 17 amid uncertainy surrounding the spread of the coronavirus.
2 cruise ships with passengers dock in Florida
The docking of Zaandam and Rotterdam — part of Holland America — ends a nightmarish odyssey for some on board. But for others, the journey is far from over.
Wisconsin won't move next week's primary, despite COVID-19 threat
But the deadline to turn in absentee ballots was extended by the court.
Jeff Bezos donates $100 million to U.S. food banks
Covid-19 is "significantly" worsening hunger in America, Amazon CEO says in announcing donation to Feeding America.
Navy captain who raised coronavirus alarm relieved of command
The acting secretary of the Navy said he relieved Captain Brett Crozier of command after losing confidence in his ability to lead.
Georgia gov. didn't know asymptomatic people can spread virus
The CDC is headquartered in Georgia and has warned repeatedly about the risk of asymptomatic spread.
High approval for COVID-19 relief package amid concern about job loss
But most say package won't be enough.
Abortion patients in Texas now travel 20 times further, study says
Because of the state's temporary ban on abortion, the procedure has become out of reach for some.
Nurses and doctors pray on hospital roofs for patients and families
"When you have a few extra minutes at work you take the time to go to the Helipad and pray," Angela Gleaves, a nurse in Tennessee said.
For one small biz owner, staying afloat means painful job cuts
Molly Moon has had to make many tough choices to keep her popular Seattle ice cream chain alive during the pandemic.
Chicago cop dies as coronavirus takes toll on forces nationwide
Departments across the country struggle to fill in for sick officers; some are seeing deaths within their ranks.
White House Correspondents Association removes OAN from briefing rotation
The One America News Network employee in question says she'll be at Thursday's briefing — as a guest of the White House press secretary.
FDA eases blood donation rules for gay men amid crisis
The FDA said the changes are "expected to remain in place" after the coronavirus pandemic has subsided.
Coronavirus becoming one of the leading causes of death in U.S.
How bad will the coronavirus outbreak become? It may be one of the deadliest events in U.S. history
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Coronavirus updates: COVID-19 cases top 1 million worldwide
There are now more than 220,000 confirmed cases in the United States, and that number is spiraling upward.
Bodies pile up on streets in Ecuador as coronavirus spreads
Some residents have gone as far as pleading with authorities on social media to help pick them up.
Coronavirus cases now top 1 million worldwide
The number of deaths worldwide has soared past 51,000,
"Shoot them dead": Duterte orders police to kill Filipinos who defy coronavirus lockdown
"Do not challenge the government," he warned the nation Wednesday. "You will lose."
Human impact on environment raises risk of pandemics
Some members of the scientific community have been warning for years that it was not a matter of if, but when another pandemic would threaten humanity.
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Coronavirus updates: COVID-19 cases top 1 million worldwide
There are now more than 220,000 confirmed cases in the United States, and that number is spiraling upward.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: DNC postpones convention
The nominating convention has been moved to August 17 amid uncertainy surrounding the spread of the coronavirus.
2 cruise ships with passengers dock in Florida
The docking of Zaandam and Rotterdam — part of Holland America — ends a nightmarish odyssey for some on board. But for others, the journey is far from over.
Wisconsin won't move next week's primary, despite COVID-19 threat
But the deadline to turn in absentee ballots was extended by the court.
Jeff Bezos donates $100 million to U.S. food banks
Covid-19 is "significantly" worsening hunger in America, Amazon CEO says in announcing donation to Feeding America.
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2020 Daily Trail Markers: DNC postpones convention
The nominating convention has been moved to August 17 amid uncertainy surrounding the spread of the coronavirus.
Wisconsin won't move next week's primary, despite COVID-19 threat
But the deadline to turn in absentee ballots was extended by the court.
Navy captain who raised coronavirus alarm relieved of command
The acting secretary of the Navy said he relieved Captain Brett Crozier of command after losing confidence in his ability to lead.
Georgia gov. didn't know asymptomatic people can spread virus
The CDC is headquartered in Georgia and has warned repeatedly about the risk of asymptomatic spread.
High approval for COVID-19 relief package amid concern about job loss
But most say package won't be enough.
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Oprah Winfrey donates $10 million to coronavirus relief efforts
"I still remember growing up with my mother in Milwaukee when we were all on welfare, and sometimes we needed assistance for our family just to survive. During times like this, so many more people are vulnerable," Winfrey said.
Marsalis jazz family patriarch dies of virus complications, son says
One of Ellis Marsalis Jr.'s six sons, Ellis Marsalis III, says his father succumbed to pneumonia brought on by COVID-19
Fountains of Wayne co-founder has died from coronavirus
The award-winning musician and song-writer was well-known for the Fountains of Wayne song "Stacy's Mom," and his compositions for the CW show "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend."
Kim Kardashian on criminal justice reform: "I couldn't just sit back"
After helping get Alice Marie Johnson released from prison, Kardashian West wants to do more.
Couple weds while social distancing during pandemic
Sara and Marco Sylvester had to scrap their huge wedding that would have had family coming from Peru and Texas. But they married Tuesday night in Washington, D.C., while also practicing social distancing guidelines.
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Zoom looks to fix major security shortcomings
Zoom's CEO said conferencing company will freeze certain features for 90 days to work on strengthening its security.
Amazon vows all warehouse workers will have face masks by next week
The company is also expanding its use of temperature checks to all its facilities, after a surge of worker complaints.
Zoom CEO responds after calls hacked with slurs and porn
The popular app said its number of users has ballooned to hundreds of millions with people isolated at home under coronavirus precautions.
California facility helps make face shields for medical workers
In the race to meet the high demand for personal protective equipment, these 3D-printed face shields can serve as a lifeline for those on the frontlines battling COVID-19.
Marriott reveals second big data breach in two years
Marriott said 5.2 million hotel guests may have had their personal information accessed dating back to mid-January.
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Human impact on environment raises risk of pandemics
Some members of the scientific community have been warning for years that it was not a matter of if, but when another pandemic would threaten humanity.
NASA's Perseverance rover is bringing a hidden message to Mars
After NASA shared a photo of the rover's plaque carrying the names of nearly 11 million people, eagle-eyed fans spotted something special.
SpaceX wins NASA moon program contract
SpaceX's Dragon XL cargo ships will support NASA's Artemis moonwalkers and allow extended research.
Great Barrier Reef suffers another mass bleaching
This is the third mass coral bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef in just five years.
Australian bushfire smoke killed more people than fires: Study
Smoke from the fires caused 417 deaths and more than 4,400 hospitalizations.
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Coronavirus updates: COVID-19 cases top 1 million worldwide
There are now more than 220,000 confirmed cases in the United States, and that number is spiraling upward.
2 cruise ships with passengers dock in Florida
The docking of Zaandam and Rotterdam — part of Holland America — ends a nightmarish odyssey for some on board. But for others, the journey is far from over.
Georgia gov. didn't know asymptomatic people can spread virus
The CDC is headquartered in Georgia and has warned repeatedly about the risk of asymptomatic spread.
Abortion patients in Texas now travel 20 times further, study says
Because of the state's temporary ban on abortion, the procedure has become out of reach for some.
Nurses and doctors pray on hospital roofs for patients and families
"When you have a few extra minutes at work you take the time to go to the Helipad and pray," Angela Gleaves, a nurse in Tennessee said.
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Jeff Bezos donates $100 million to U.S. food banks
Covid-19 is "significantly" worsening hunger in America, Amazon CEO says in announcing donation to Feeding America.
High approval for COVID-19 relief package amid concern about job loss
But most say package won't be enough.
Zoom looks to fix major security shortcomings
Zoom's CEO said conferencing company will freeze certain features for 90 days to work on strengthening its security.
Class of 2020 struggles to find work as jobs are vaporized
Millions of young people set to graduate from college are facing the toughest labor market in decades, experts warn.
Meghan McCain: Essential workers should be paid double
"I just don't think our country could function without our truck drivers and our Amazon workers and they're doing such an imperative job for so many Americans," she said.
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Chicago cop dies as coronavirus takes toll on forces nationwide
Departments across the country struggle to fill in for sick officers; some are seeing deaths within their ranks.
Kim Kardashian on criminal justice reform: "I couldn't just sit back"
After helping get Alice Marie Johnson released from prison, Kardashian West wants to do more.
Federal prisons will confine inmates to cells for 14 days
The bureau holds 146,000 inmates across 122 facilities nationwide.
Police ask for leads in disappearance of Don Lewis
Carole is accused of having some involvement in her husband's disappearance in the series — rumors she vehemently denies.
Pastor arrested after holding packed church service in Florida
Sheriff told leaders of The River at Tampa Bay Church they violated a local "safer-at-home" order to stem the spread of COVID-19.
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NASA's Perseverance rover is bringing a hidden message to Mars
After NASA shared a photo of the rover's plaque carrying the names of nearly 11 million people, eagle-eyed fans spotted something special.
NASA offers online fun amid coronavirus
NASA is offering some help to families who are quarantined during the coronavirus. The space agency's website has dozens of tutorials to fascinate any math, science and space lovers.
SpaceX wins NASA moon program contract
SpaceX's Dragon XL cargo ships will support NASA's Artemis moonwalkers and allow extended research.
U.S. Space Force launches billion-dollar military comms satellite
The flight was the first national security space launch under authority of the newly established U.S. Space Force — and completed during a deadly pandemic.
Astronaut who spent 665 days in space has advice on isolation
By social distancing and quarantining, people are "saving lives," retired NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson said.
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Sole survivor of Chino Hills massacre describes what happened
Doug and Peggy Ryen, their daughter, Jessica, and neighbor Christopher Hughes were brutally murdered inside the Ryen family’s home on June 4, 1983. Josh Ryen was the only survivor. A year-and-a-half later, the 10-year-old answered D.A. Dennis Kottemeier’s questions about that horrific night – with his grandmother by his side.
Possible treatments to fight coronavirus in the works
Nearly 900 U.S. service members have tested positive for the coronavirus and it is quickly spreading. Military scientists at the U.S. Army's top virus research lab are working on vaccines and treatments. David Martin reports.
Cruise ships dock in South Florida
Two cruise ships carrying passengers with coronavirus have been allowed to dock in South Florida after many countries refused to let the ship dock. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Hospitals in crisis during coronavirus outbreak
Hospitals are low in medical supplies and struggling to handle the surge of coronavirus patients, causing the EMT not to transport patients in cardiac arrest. Mola Lenghi has the latest.
Unemployment claims doubled from last week
More than 6.6 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits last week, double the number of claims from the week before. Experts are saying next week's numbers could be worse. Mark Strassmann reports.
