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Fiona bears down on northeast Canada as big, powerful storm

by ROB GILLIES and DÁNICA COTO Associated Press September 23, 2022September 23, 2022

Meteorologists are warning that Fiona has the potential to be one of the most severe storms in the country’s history.

Nation & World

Protesters in Puerto Rico savor resignation of governor after 10 days of unrest

by Marisa Gerber and Milton Carrero Galarza Tribune News Service July 25, 2019July 25, 2019

People had taken to the streets after journalists reported about group-chat messages in which the governor and his aides used sexist and homophobic language and joked about bodies piling up after a hurricane.

Nation & World, Politics

House passes bill to provide more U.S. disaster relief aid, over Trump’s objections

by COLBY ITKOWITZ The Washington Post May 10, 2019May 10, 2019

The package, now headed to the Senate, would provide additional financial aid to places besieged by hurricanes, wildfires and flooding since 2017.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump pushes Republicans to oppose disaster relief bill that includes funds for Puerto Rico

by Colby Itkowitz Washington Post May 10, 2019May 10, 2019

Trump has opposed more money for Puerto Rico, incorrectly asserting $91 billion has been allocated to help the island. It’s actually promised about half of that amount and spent only $11 billion.

Editorials, Opinion

Another View: New Hurricane Maria data show that many deaths were avoidable

by The Washington Post August 22, 2018August 21, 2018

A report released by FEMA revealed that it underestimated the amount of food and water required and how difficult it would be to transport supplies to Puerto Rico.