Hurricane Irene
No major damage at National Cathedral after storm
Washington National Cathedral officials say Hurricane Irene has not worsened any damage from last week's earthquake that caused significant damage at the church.
MLK Memorial takes on small amount of water
The National Park Service says the new Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial took on a small amount of water as Hurricane Irene made its way through the nation's capital overnight.
After Irene: Authorities readying to gauge damage
Hurricane Irene fell short of the doomsday predictions of record-breaking storm surges in North Carolina and Virginia. But a slow-crawling storm that spread out hundreds of miles was still hurling heavy rain and high winds at a wide swath of the East Coast a day after its first U.S. landfall, vexing official attempts to gauge the full damage toll on the region.
Va. family returns to storm-ravaged beach house
In a hurricane that didn't fully deliver on its fearsome forecast, Casey and Denise Robinson's battered beach house is a terrible testament to the fickle nature of extreme weather.
Hurricane blamed for fire death in Prospect, Conn.
Connecticut authorities say a person killed by a fire is apparently the state's first death related to Hurricane Irene.
After Irene: Authorities readying to gauge damage
Hurricane Irene fell short of the doomsday predictions of record-breaking storm surges in North Carolina and Virginia. But a slow-crawling storm that spread out hundreds of miles was still hurling heavy rain and high winds at a wide swath of the East Coast a day after its first U.S. landfall, vexing official attempts to gauge the full damage toll on the region.
Bloomberg: NYC made right decisions for Irene
Mayor Michael Bloomberg says he thinks the city made the right decisions in preparing for Hurricane Irene.
Damage from Irene appears to be less than feared
Insured damage from Irene will range between $2 billion and $3 billion, and the total losses will likely be about $7 billion, according to preliminary estimates by Kinetic Analysis Corp. a consulting firm.
Emergency hotlines for Irene
Residents wanting to give or find out information about damage from Irene are encouraged to call the following hotlines.
4th Va Irene-related fatality confirmed
A King William County man killed when a tree fell on him is the fourth confirmed fatality related to Hurricane Irene in Virginia.
Danger far from over in Irene's wake
From North Carolina to New Jersey, Hurricane Irene's winds and storm surge fell short of the doomsday predictions. But the danger is far from over: With rivers still rising, severe flooding is feared across much of the East Coast over the next few days.
Town at epicenter of quake exhales as Irene passes
Staring out at her shell-shocked congregation Sunday, the Rev. Marian Windel felt the need to reassure her flock that God was not "mad at us in any way."
St. Mary's among hardest-hit parts of Md.
St. Mary's County Administrator John Savich says Hurricane Irene appears to be the worst storm the county has endured in "quite a while."
A look at Irene's wake -- and what's ahead
The latest on what's happening with Hurricane Irene - in its wake and in its path as it moves north along the Eastern Seaboard:
Alexandria endures only 'nuisance flooding'
Old Town Alexandria has escaped significant flooding in the wake of Hurricane Irene.
President declares emergency in D.C., Md. & Va. for Irene
President Obama has declared a state of emergency for D.C. Maryland and Virginia, making federal aid available as Hurricane Irene's winds and rain arrive in the state.
Del. lifts Irene evacuation order
Delaware has lifted the evacuation order for coastal residents and is allowing businesses to reopen as Hurricane Irene leaves the state.
Maryland State Fair reopens at noon Sunday
The Maryland State Fair will reopen as Hurricane Irene departs the state.
Apparent twister hits evacuated Va community
The National Weather Service has confirmed that damage to several homes in the Sandbridge area of Virginia Beach was caused by a tornado spun off from Hurricane Irene.
Cars stranded by high water in Md. counties
Officials in Cecil County and Queen Anne's counties are using water rescue crews to reach motorists and residents stranded by high water.
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