Natural Disasters Archives

As the city of Houston focuses on rescue efforts after Hurricane Harvey, Taiwan is looking toward reconstruction.

Beltway Confidential

‘In solidarity with the victims of Harvey,’ Taiwan pledges to donate $800,000 in disaster relief to Houston

Philip Wegmann -

August 30, 2017 5:03 pm

Cornyn told reporters in Houston Wednesday the money would serve as

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Republican leaders promise immediate Hurricane Harvey aid bill

Susan Ferrechio -

August 30, 2017 4:17 pm

Rain levels for the continental U.S. struck a record last night at over 51 inches, the largest rainfall recorded anywhere in the United States. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

Economy

Largest refinery in North America, owned by Saudi Arabia, goes dark in Harvey’s wake

John Siciliano -

August 30, 2017 4:16 pm

The place is going to be poorer than it was, poorer than it would have been without the disaster, yet our statistics are going to record it as being richer. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Beltway Confidential

No, Hurricane Harvey is not going to be good for Houston’s economy

Tim Worstall -

August 30, 2017 4:09 pm

We should not have laws against price-gouging, because such variability in price is part of the solution to disaster-induced shortages. (@kenklippenstein/Twitter)

Beltway Confidential

In Houston after Hurricane Harvey, price-gougers have the moral high-ground

Tim Worstall -

August 30, 2017 3:42 pm

Griffin and another crew member are then seen pulling a man out of the truck onto the grass as the truck continued floating in the ditch. (Image courtesy screenshot)

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Watch: CNN crew pulls man from flooded truck in Texas

Eddie Scarry -

August 30, 2017 2:54 pm

Flooding as a result of Hurricane Harvey wreaked devastation across parts of Texas this week, particularly surrounding Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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FEMA: Nearly 200,000 affected by Harvey have requested government assistance

Al Weaver -

August 30, 2017 2:23 pm

The Internet lit up with criticism of first lady Melania Trump's shoe choice as she left the White House with President Trump to visit Texas in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. The first lady wore stilettos when she left the White House, but changed into a pair of sneakers before before getting off Air Force One in Texas. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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Trevor Noah defends Melania Trump’s shoe choice: ‘Who cares?’

Caitlin Yilek -

August 30, 2017 1:04 pm

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Wednesday that he was given a direct line to former President Barack Obama in 2012 after Superstorm Sandy hit his state. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

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Chris Christie explains how he got Obama’s direct phone number

Pete Kasperowicz -

August 30, 2017 12:13 pm

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie urged members of Congress to take swift action in approving federal aide for communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

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Chris Christie: ‘Don’t wait 66 days to deliver aid to people who are suffering and dying’

Melissa Quinn -

August 30, 2017 12:02 pm

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‘In solidarity with the victims of Harvey,’ Taiwan pledges to donate $800,000 in disaster relief to Houston

Republican leaders promise immediate Hurricane Harvey aid bill

Largest refinery in North America, owned by Saudi Arabia, goes dark in Harvey’s wake

No, Hurricane Harvey is not going to be good for Houston’s economy

In Houston after Hurricane Harvey, price-gougers have the moral high-ground

Watch: CNN crew pulls man from flooded truck in Texas

FEMA: Nearly 200,000 affected by Harvey have requested government assistance

Trevor Noah defends Melania Trump’s shoe choice: ‘Who cares?’

Chris Christie explains how he got Obama’s direct phone number

Chris Christie: ‘Don’t wait 66 days to deliver aid to people who are suffering and dying’

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