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Power returning after Sandy but weariness grows

November 3, 2012 11:54 AM

NEW YORK (AP) - More New Yorkers awoke Saturday to power being restored for the first time since Superstorm Sandy pummeled the region, but patience was wearing thin among those in the region who have been without power for most of the week. From storm-scarred New Jersey to parts of... more »
Q&A: Could Sandy postpone the election?

October 30, 2012 8:04 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) - One week before a close election, superstorm Sandy has confounded the presidential race, halted early voting in many areas and led some to ponder whether the election might even be postponed. It could take days to restore electricity to more than 8 million homes and businesses that... more »
Perry says Texas wildfire 'mean' as he's ever seen

September 5, 2011 8:34 PM

BASTROP, Texas (AP) - Texas Gov. Rick Perry says the wildfire burning in the central part of the state is "as mean looking" as he's ever seen. Perry left his presidential campaign Monday in South Carolina to return to Texas and deal with the fire, which covers 25,000 acres... more »