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Superstorm Sandy awakens America to fragile state of power grid
The vast American power grid can be laid low by storms big and small. Jeffrey Leonard, CEO of an investment firm, says if the United States doesn't start investing now, it'll continue to face massive bills after disasters.
Urban planners see Sandy's aftermath as a chance to reopen old discussions
Hurricane Sandy roared ashore in New York just two weeks ago, destroying the homes of the wealthy and the poor alike. Elliott Sclar, from Columbia University's Earth Institute, says that will open the door to discussions of future land-use made critical by climate change.
California scientists look close to home to change understanding of risk assessment
In the world of risk management, the probability of disaster is often expressed as a percentage. But that's not sufficient, scientists say now. And they've turned to an area of California, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, to explain just how badly current models work.
Gas rationing expands as New York, New Jersey recover from Hurricane Sandy
New York City drivers face new restrictions on when they may buy gas as the region deals with a major fuel shortage, an enduring problem from Hurricane Sandy's tear through the area. So far, reports are that the rationing system is cutting lines at filling stations, making it easier to get the gas that is available.
'Lincoln,' 'Skyfall' bring history into movie theaters this weekend
Abraham Lincoln wasn't just Honest Abe, he had a wheeling and dealing political side. That's the take of the new movie, Lincoln, out this weekend. It'll be up against Skyfall, the 50th anniversary edition of the James Bond series.
Snow storm socks area still recovering from Hurricane Sandy
Americans on the eastern seaboard were facing their second weather event in a week on Thursday. A Nor'easter roared up the coast, dropping as much as 12 inches of snow on already ravaged New Jersey.
Cambodia trying to reassert ownership of potentially looted cultural artifacts
There's a legal battle brewing over who has the rights to own towering statues from Cambodia's 10the century Khmer empire. The United States recently seized several, on behalf of the Cambodian government, but there's a court case brewing over just who should own these impressive statues.
President Barack Obama says 'best yet to come' after winning re-election
President Barack Obama on Tuesday won a second term, powered by a coalition of minority and youth voters. In a rousing speech to his supporters, he told Americans the "best is yet to come." The Democrats retain control of the U.S. Senate, while Republicans control the House of Representatives.
Voting underway across the country as Americans choose between Romney, Obama
President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, are in the final phases of their campaign. Voters across the country are not just choosing a president though, they're electing Senators and school board members and weighing in on constitutional issues as well.
Insurance industry looking at revising rates to reflect changing climate
With major natural disasters coming more often, the insurance industry is looking at how it needs to change its rates and formulas account for this new volatility. It's just one more reflection of changing climates.
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