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Jersey shore reopens for 1st post-Sandy summer

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:28:10 -0400

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, New Jersey - Guinness World Records confirms that a ribbon-cutting to mark the reopening of the Jersey shore following Superstorm Sandy has set a new world record.

Pump station upgraded for hurricane season

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:26:04 -0400

HOUMA, Louisiana - Officials say newly upgraded pump stations throughout Terrebonne Parish are ready to take on the impending hurricane season.

Freeze, frost expected in much of W.Va.

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:13:05 -0400

CHARLESTON, West Virginia - Instead of slathering on sunscreen this Memorial Day holiday weekend, residents in much of West Virginia are being advised to cover up their tender vegetation.

Some Vt. roads flooded, closed after heavy rain

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:07:06 -0400

JERICHO, Vermont - Record-tying rainfalls in parts of northern Vermont have triggered flash flooding along brooks and around culverts across the region.

Paper urges NJ gov to make rebuilt beaches free

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:03:16 -0400

NEPTUNE, New Jersey - A newspaper used its front page Friday to call for the suspension of beach fees along the Jersey Shore, whose storm-damaged beaches, boardwalks and towns have been rebuilt with billions in federal tax dollars.

Weather service issues red flag fire warning

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:02:08 -0400

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado - The National Weather Service has issued a red flag fire warning for southwest Colorado.

NJ homeowners hit by Sandy can apply for grants

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:02:02 -0400

TRENTON, New Jersey - New Jersey is now accepting applications from homeowners seeking grants to rebuild homes damaged by Superstorm Sandy.

Hurricane center: Beware of the storm surge

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:52:13 -0400

MIAMI - During a hurricane, storm surge is one of the greatest threats to life and land, yet many people don't understand the dire warnings from forecasters to get out of its way. So this season, they hope to offer easy-to-understand, color-coded maps and change the way they talk to the public.

Insured Texas tornadoes damage could reach $250M

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:14:07 -0400

AUSTIN, Texas - An industry group says insured damage from last week's deadly tornadoes in North Texas could reach $250 million.

Business recovery center to open in Okla.

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:50:24 -0400

MOORE, Oklahoma - Owners of businesses damaged or destroyed by a tornado at Moore can seek government assistance to help them stay afloat.

Fort Smith stresses pet rules for storm shelters

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:45:06 -0400

FORT SMITH, Arkansas - Fort Smith school officials say that while they are happy to open their shelters to the public during bad weather, they aren't happy when people break the rules.

Safe room mandates remain rare in tornado states

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:31:32 -0400

MOORE, Oklahoma - After living nearly 20 years in their one-story brick home, Sherry and Larry Wells finally won the lottery - for a state rebate on a home storm shelter, that is. A contractor finished installing the concrete bunker beneath the slab of their garage in early May. About three weeks later, the shelter saved their lives when a tornado that killed 24 people tore through their neighborhood.

Friday's 19th stage of Giro canceled due to snow

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:59:13 -0400

PONTE DI LEGNO, Italy - The 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia was canceled Friday due to snow along the route and Saturday's penultimate stage was altered for the same reasons, leaving Vincenzo Nibali with a much milder finish to defend his lead.

Start of long weekend not beach-perfect in NJ

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:26:26 -0400

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey - The unofficial start of summer in New Jersey is not being greeted by beach-perfect weather on the New Jersey shore.

Legion giving $1M to Okla. tornado victim veterans

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:59:04 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - The American Legion says it's allocating $1 million to veterans affected by the Oklahoma tornado.

Ocean City pier, destroyed by Sandy, to reopen

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:06:58 -0400

OCEAN CITY, Maryland - Ocean City officials are set to reopen the landmark fishing pier that was destroyed by Superstorm Sandy.

Heavy rain washes out Vt. bridge; roads closed

Fri, 24 May 2013 01:59:17 -0400

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vermont - Vermont State Police say a bridge in Westford has been washed out and numerous roads have been closed or partially closed due to flash flooding caused by heavy rains.

NY, NJ transit agencies to receive $3.7B in aid

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:50:44 -0400

NEW YORK - Four major transit agencies in New York and New Jersey will receive $3.7 billion in federal aid to repair damage from Superstorm Sandy. The money also will help protect the region's trains, buses and subways from future storms.

Delaware beaches court visitors after Sandy

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:35:07 -0400

REHOBOTH BEACH, Delaware - Beach resorts in Delaware are looking for a rebound after the damage caused by Superstorm Sandy and as the economy improves.

Report: Most Calif beaches had clean water in 2012

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:02:06 -0400

LOS ANGELES - Less winter runoff has allowed visitors to enjoy mostly clean water at California beaches, according to a report released Thursday.

Distraught mom becomes face of Oklahoma storm

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:07:16 -0400

MOORE, Oklahoma - A massive tornado was carving its way through town. There was no time to hesitate. LaTisha Garcia had to get to her children.

MWR cars, others bring awareness to storm victims

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:05:47 -0400

CONCORD, North Carolina - Owner Michael Waltrip and others in the NASCAR garage hope to bring attention to the needs of those affected by the Oklahoma tornadoes at the Coca-Cola 600 this weekend.

Correction: Oklahoma Tornado story

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:24:29 -0400

MOORE, Oklahoma - In some early versions of a story May 22 about damage estimates from the tornado in Moore, Oklahoma, The Associated Press misspelled the name of the city's mayor. He is Glenn Lewis, not Glen.

Okla. tornado home damage estimated from photos

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:22:16 -0400

MOORE, Oklahoma - Officials in Oklahoma City say an estimate of the number of homes damaged or destroyed by this week's tornado is based in part on an analysis of before-and-after aerial photos.

Okla. Legislature honors Moore schools educators

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:20:37 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma Legislature on Thursday honored two educators from a school district where a massive tornado destroyed one elementary school and heavily damaged another.