Louisiana blames fifth U.S. death on Isaac

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 21:00:00 +0200cnn (en)

Louisiana authorities blamed a fifth death on the effects of last week's Hurricane Isaac on Monday after a 90-year-old man died in a sweltering home without electricity in suburban New Orleans.

Authorities end search for second Wash. shooter

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 21:00:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Authorities in Washington state have called off their search for a second sniper after looking through a neighborhood and nearby woods where a man suspected of opening fire on a SWAT team and police officers was found dead.

Holmgren hopes to finish contract with Browns

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 21:00:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Browns President Mike Holmgren hopes to finish his contract with a Cleveland franchise in the midst of an ownership change.

Another disaster brings candidates to Gulf Coast

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 20:54:00 +0200AP (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Mitt Romney wasted no time after accepting the GOP presidential nomination in heading to Louisiana to see the damage from Hurricane Isaac , changing his schedule on the fly to get there the very next day. President Barack Obama also tweaked his travel plans to make sure he gets....

Catholic Charities USA and Its Local Gulf Coast Agencies Move to Full Assessment and Service Delivery in Aftermath of Isaac

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 20:53:00 +0200finanznachrichten-en (en)

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), among the nation's largest disaster response organizations, reported today that a major assessment of the ...

Oyster industry benefits from preparing for Hurricane Isaac

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 20:40:00 +0200FIS (en)

“In the next seven days, we’ll have a much clearer picture,” he said last week in Louisiana. Voisin believes that in the next couple of weeks, the fresh market for some oyster species will be “dry,” and that hopefully Louisiana health officials will be doing water sampling in oyster areas in the next few days.

Officials brace for post-Isaac flooding

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 20:37:00 +0200upi (en)

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- Nearly a week after Hurricane Isaac made landfall, thousands of Louisianans were in shelters and tens of thousands of people were without power, officials said.

Obama jokes with diners in Ohio

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 20:37:00 +0200upi (en)

TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- President Obama, in Toledo, Ohio, Monday, told customers in a small diner being crowded at their tables by reporters, "Ignore these people."

Louisiana continues Isaac cleanup; Obama to visit

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 20:35:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Louisiana emergency officials were turning Monday to the arduous work of returning displaced residents to homes in the aftermath of Isaac .

Hurricane Isaac effects linger as Obama plans visit to assess recovery efforts

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 20:32:00 +0200irishsun (en)

A casket is dislodged from a cemetery and rests in front of a house in Plaquemines Parish following flooding from hurricane Isaac . Photograph: Mario Tama/Getty ...

Days after Isaac, thousands still in the dark

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 20:20:00 +0200dailystar-LB (en)

Tens of thousands of customers remained in the dark in the U.S. states of Louisiana and Mississippi, days after Isaac inundated the Gulf Coast with a deluge that still has some low-lying areas under water.

Days after Isaac, thousands still in the dark

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 20:16:00 +0200AP (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tens of thousands of customers remained in the dark Monday in Louisiana and Mississippi, days after Isaac inundated the Gulf Coast with a deluge that still has some low-lying areas under water. Most of those were in Louisiana, where utilities reported more than 100,000 people without power as of Monday morning.

Isaac leaves Louisiana, Mississippi picking up the pieces

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 20:03:00 +0200CBC (en)

Louisiana and Mississippi are still reeling from Hurricane Isaac , which left seven people dead and thousands without homes and power.

Isaac leaves watery mess in Louisiana, Mississippi

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 19:55:00 +0200CBC (en)

Louisiana and Mississippi are still reeling from Hurricane Isaac , which left seven people dead and thousands without homes and power.

Bruce Willis may sue Apple over rights to his iTunes library [updated]

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 19:55:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Digital downloads have made purchasing content on the Internet remarkably easy. Each year, millions of people purchase games, music, movies and software through services such as Apple’s (AAPL) iTunes store, Steam and other digital platforms. The majority of people are unaware that most of the....

ShelterBox Response Team assessing need in USA

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 19:52:00 +0200alertnet-rss (en)

Mon, 3 Sep 2012 16:02 GMT Source: member // ShelterBox Photograph by NASA - NASA’s Earth Observatory >http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Images/ A ShelterBox Response Team (SRT) has been assessing the need for emergency shelter along the Gulf Coast in the United States , where Tropical Storm Isaac ....

Days after Isaac, a quarter-million still in the dark

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 19:23:00 +0200washtimes (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) About a quarter of a million customers remained in the dark Monday in Louisiana and Mississippi, days after Isaac inundated the Gulf Coast with a deluge that still has some low-lying areas underwater. Most of those were in Louisiana, where utilities reported nearly 240,000 people without .

US woman loses fourth house during storm Isaac

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 19:17:00 +0200taipeitimes (en)

After losing four houses to four hurricanes, Melanie Martinez was arguably the US’ unluckiest woman. There was Betsy in 1965, Juan in 1985, George in 1998 and Katrina in 2005, ferocious storms that swept in from the Gulf of Mexico and wrecked each of Martinez’s homes. Such was the peril of living on a flood plain in Louisiana.

Dems massaging message on whether Americans better off

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 19:16:00 +0200cnn (en)

Charlotte, North Carolina (CNN) -- Democrats tried to massage their message a day before their convention after struggling to come up with a definitive answer on whether voters would feel that they were better off since President Barack Obama took office.

ABC News App Delivers 3 Live Streams of Democratic National Convention

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 19:14:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

ABC News has upgraded its iPad app to deliver extensive elections coverage from the conventions and presidential debates leading up to the elections in November.

Days after Isaac, thousands still in the dark

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 19:14:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Officials say more than 100,000 customers still don't have electricity in the wake of Hurricane Isaac , as federal officials work to help storm victims.

Hurricane Isaac and its aftermath

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 19:10:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Don Duplantier walks through his flooded home as water recedes from Hurricane Isaac in Braithwaite, La., Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. In the foreground is a sign marking the waterline from Hurricane Katrina, but floodwater from Isaac went all the way up to the second floor.

West Pearl River in Louisiana expected to flood as Hurricane Isaac recedes

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 18:52:00 +0200globalpost (en)

Joshua Keegan and his dog Scout swim in the rising water of Lake Pontchatrain as Hurricane Isaac approaches on August 28, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Isaac is heading north into the Mississippi and Ohio River Valleys drenching the drought-striken Midwest and causing flash flood warnings.

Prince Andrew says never again after rappelling down Europe's tallest building, The Shard

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 18:42:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

LONDON - Britain's Prince Andrew has rappelled 785 feet (239 metres) down the side of Europe's tallest building to raise money for charity.

Nats talk to Strasburg about shutting him down

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 18:42:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

A day after announcing that Stephen Strasburg will start only twice more this season, Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson met with the star right-hander to explain the decision.

Chicago parents worry strike will hurt children

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 18:42:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Most Chicago students return to school Tuesday, but they could find themselves out of the classroom again in less than a week.

Gulf Coast faces Isaac aftermath

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 18:20:00 +0200bbc (en)

President Obama is to visit Louisiana, where there is still severe flooding and 240,000 people have no power, a week after Hurricane Isaac .

ShelterBox Response Team assessing need in USA

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 18:19:00 +0200trust (en)

Mon, 3 Sep 2012 16:02 GMT Source: member // ShelterBox Photograph by NASA - NASA’s Earth Observatory >http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Images/ A ShelterBox Response Team (SRT) has been assessing the need for emergency shelter along the Gulf Coast in the United States , where Tropical Storm Isaac ....

Gulf Coast faces Isaac aftermath

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 18:17:00 +0200bbc-news (en)

President Obama is to visit Louisiana, where there is still severe flooding and 240,000 people have no power, a week after Hurricane Isaac .

Hurricane Isaac effects linger as Obama plans visit to assess recovery efforts

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 18:16:00 +0200guardian (en)

Thousands remain in shelters and even more without power as the president set to tour damage in hard-hit areas of Louisiana President Barack Obama will meet with local officials in Louisiana on Monday to assess the "ongoing response and recovery efforts" related to damage caused by hurricane Isaac .

Police officer injured in Malawi student protest

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 18:11:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Stone-wielding students have injured a police officer in clashes at the University of Malawi at Blantyre in protests supporting lecturers demanding a 113 percent salary raise.

Flooding, power outages persist after Isaac

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 18:11:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Authorities say a quarter of a million customers are still without power in Louisiana and Mississippi, days after Isaac struck the Gulf Coast.

Days after Isaac, a quarter-million still in dark

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 18:11:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

About a quarter of a million customers remained in the dark Monday in Louisiana and Mississippi, days after Isaac inundated the Gulf Coast with a deluge that still has some low-lying areas under water.

Experts cautiously optimistic about 5 pilot whales being treated after beaching in Florida

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 18:11:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MIAMI - Experts say they're cautiously optimistic about five pilot whales that were part of a pod of 22 stranded on a Florida beach.

Obama Rallies Labor Vote Ahead of Convention

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 18:01:00 +0200voanews (en)

U.S. President Barack Obama is seeking to rally his base of support among blue-collar factory workers as he heads to this week's Democratic National Convention to be formally nominated for a second term in the White House. Obama is in Toledo, Ohio, in the heart of the industrialized central part of the U.

Days after Isaac, a quarter-million still in dark

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 17:49:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

About a quarter of a million customers remained in the dark Monday in Louisiana and Mississippi, days after Isaac inundated the Gulf Coast with a deluge that still has some low-lying areas under water.

Nokia Lumia 920 Details Emerge: 8-MP Camera, Wireless Charging

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 17:30:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Images of what appeared to be a new Nokia Lumia smartphone surfaced last week, although the only details about the device were its name -- Lumia 920 -- and the fact that it has a 4.5-inch screen.

Cheers! 5 Intoxicating Facts About Beer

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 17:30:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

If America, and American workers, had an official alcoholic beverage, it would probably be beer. According to the Brewers Association, the overall U.S. beer market was worth $96 billion in 2011, when some 200 million barrels of beer were sold (1 barrel equals 31 gallons of beer).

On Labor Day, jobs debate a convention warm-up

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:58:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Republicans and Democrats jockeyed for economic high ground in a Labor Day warm-up to the Democratic National Convention, with Republican Mitt Romney labeling the holiday "another day of worrying" for too many Americans anxious about finding a job. Supporters of President Barack Obama worked to put....

Over 150000 without power in Bobby Jindals Louisiana

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:56:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Nearly a week after Hurricane Isaac slammed into the Gulf Coast, tens of thousands of people in Indian American governor Bobby Jindal's home state of Louisiana were still living without power ...

Don Duplantier: Man paddles canoe into his Louisiana home to rescue his kitten and his daughter's bridesmaid dress after Isaac

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:48:00 +0200dailymail (en)

With his home and belongings submerged under more than two feet of water after Hurricane Isaac ravaged Braithwaite, Lousiana, Don Duplantier has made the heartbreaking journey to salvage what he can.

Arkansas await Tropical storm Isaac

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:45:00 +0200armenpress (en)

Around 60,000 Louisiana residents have sought refuge in temporary shelters after their homes were flooded and power was cut to half of the state.

Haiti: The European Commission helps Haiti recover from tropical storm Isaac and prepare for the rest of the hurricane season

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:39:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: European Commission Country: Haiti The European Commission is scaling up its assistance in Haiti to bring relief to the people most affected by tropical storm Isaac and to boost their resilience to future storms as the hurricane season begins in one of the world's most disaster-prone regions.

Philippines (the): Succor in Stormy Season

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:39:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) Country: Philippines (the) By David Tereshchuk * The northern hemisphere's high summer is a time for much media focus on hurricanes and storms. Tropical Storm Isaac , with its destructive course through the southern United States , is just one example.

On Labor Day, jobs debate a convention warm-up

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:36:00 +0200AP (en)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Republicans and Democrats jockeyed for economic high ground in a Labor Day warm-up to the Democratic National Convention, with Republican Mitt Romney labeling the holiday "another day of worrying" for too many Americans anxious about finding a job.

On Labor Day, jobs debate a convention warm-up

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:33:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Republicans and Democrats jockeyed for economic high ground in a Labor Day warm-up to the Democratic National Convention, with Republican Mitt Romney labeling the holiday "another day of worrying" for too many Americans...

1 person killed in shooting in central Helsinki

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:27:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Finland's news agency reports that a gunman has shot and killed one person near the Finnish capital's railway station.

Flooding, outages linger in Isaac's wake

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:09:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Thousands still stuck in shelters as parts of Louisiana, Mississippi remain underwater; 200,000 still without power

Flooding, power outages linger in Isaac's wake

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:54:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Thousands still stuck in shelters as parts of Louisiana, Mississippi remain underwater; 900,000 without power

Labor Day jobs debate a convention warm-up

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:40:00 +0200AP (en)

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Republicans and Democrats jockeyed for economic high ground in a Labor Day warm-up to the Democratic National Convention, with Republican Mitt Romney labeling the holiday "another day of worrying" for too many Americans anxious about finding a job.

Obama campaigns in Ohio, inspects in La.

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:25:00 +0200usaToday (en)

For President Obama, Labor Day is for politics and for presidential duties. After a campaign speech early this afternoon in Toledo, Obama heads south to Louisiana to inspect damage from Hurricane Irene. "The President will meet with local officials and view ongoing response and recovery efforts," said the White House schedule.

4 shot at mine owned by SAfrica president's nephew

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:13:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Police and politicians say four miners have been shot and injured, apparently by security guards using rubber bullets at a gold mine owned by the South African president's nephew and a grandson of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela.

Labor Day jobs debate a convention warm-up

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:13:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Republicans and Democrats jockeyed for economic high ground in a Labor Day warm-up to the Democratic National Convention, with Republican Mitt Romney labeling the holiday "another day of worrying" for too many Americans anxious about finding a job. Supporters of President Barack Obama worked to put....

Labor Day jobs debate a convention warm-up

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:02:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Republicans and Democrats jockeyed for economic high ground in aLabor Day warm-up to the Democratic National Convention, with Republican Mitt Romney labeling the holiday "another day of worrying" for too many Americans...

Labor Day jobs debate a convention warm-up

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:53:00 +0200AP (en)

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Republicans and Democrats jockeyed for economic high ground in aLabor Day warm-up to the Democratic National Convention, with Republican Mitt Romney labeling the holiday "another day of worrying" for too many Americans anxious about finding a job.

Obama pledges aid for Hurricane Isaac victims

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:52:00 +0200irishsun (en)

US president Barack Obama is taking his re-election campaign into the South on Labour Day, where he will offer a presence and promises of help to those flooded out recently by Hurricane ...

In convention warm-up, Obama sees economic gains

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:47:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

In the warm-up to the Democratic National Convention, both parties jockeyed for the economic high ground Monday, with Republican Mitt Romney labeling Labor Day "another day of worrying" for too many Americans anxious about...

When it rains, it pours: Isaac eases drought, starts floods

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:45:00 +0200latimes (en)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. For most of the U.S., Hurricane Isaac has come and gone, and now Southerners and Midwesterners are grappling with the good and bad it left behind.

Some Nebraska wildfire evacuation orders lifted

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:42:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Authorities have lifted an evacuation order for some northwest Nebraska residents whose homes had been threatened by wildfire.

In convention warm-up, Obama sees economic gains

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:42:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

In the warm-up to the Democratic National Convention, both parties jockeyed for the economic high ground Monday, with Republican Mitt Romney labeling Labor Day "another day of worrying" for too many Americans anxious about finding a job. Supporters of President Barack Obama worked to put a glossy....

Flooding power outages persist after Isaac

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:21:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Enlarge Photo Associated Press/Gerald Herbert - Don Duplantier walks through his flooded home as water recedes from Hurricane Isaac in Braithwaite, La., Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. In the foreground is a ...

Tropical Storm Isaac Moves To East After Wreaking Havoc In Louisiana (PHOTOS)

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:08:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

Even after tropical storm Isaac weakened and moved east, its impact was still felt in Louisiana and Mississippi states as heavy rains and flooding continued Sunday.

India sweep New Zealand Test series

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:01:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

India defeated New Zealand by five wickets on the penultimate day of the second and final Test in Bangalore on Monday to clinch the series 2-0.

Isaac leaves Louisiana, Mississippi picking up the pieces

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:43:00 +0200CBC (en)

Louisiana and Mississippi start picking up the pieces in the wake of Hurricane Isaac , which has left seven people dead and thousands without homes and power.

Egypt pulls more tanks out of Sinai Peninsula

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:30:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

An Egyptian security official says some 20 tanks have been withdrawn from the Sinai Peninsula after a month-long deployment in an anti-terrorism military offensive.

Tropical Storm Isaac Moves To East After Wreaking Havoc In Louisiana (PHOTOS)

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:21:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

Even after tropical storm Isaac weakened and moved east, its impact was still felt in Louisiana and Mississippi states as heavy rains and flooding continued Sunday.

Tropical Storm Isaac Moves To East After Wreaking Havoc In Louisiana (PHOTOS)

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:15:00 +0200ibtimes-au (en)

Even after tropical storm Isaac weakened and moved east, its impact was still felt in Louisiana and Mississippi states as heavy rains and flooding continued Sunday.

Tropical Storm Isaac Moves To East After Wreaking Havoc In Louisiana (PHOTOS)

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:12:00 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

Even after tropical storm Isaac weakened and moved east, its impact was still felt in Louisiana and Mississippi states as heavy rains and flooding continued Sunday.

Earthquake reported in Los Angeles area

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:00:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting an earthquake early Monday in the greater Los Angeles area.

The European Commission helps Haiti recover from tropical storm Isaac and prepare for the rest of the hurricane season

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 12:22:00 +0200dg-comm-fr (en)

European Commission Press release Brussels, 3 September 2012 The European Commission is scaling up its assistance in Haiti to bring relief to the people most affected by tropical storm Isaac and to boost their resilience to future storms as the hurricane ...

Midday Express of 2012-09-03

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 12:22:00 +0200europa-pressReleases (en)

EXME 12 /03.09 News from the European Commission's Midday Briefing Nouvelles du rendez-vous de midi de la Commission européenne Digital Agenda: Commission moves to foster wireless innovation through sharing of radio spectrum The European Commission today ...

The European Commission helps Haiti recover from tropical storm Isaac and prepare for the rest of the hurricane season

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 12:14:00 +0200europa-pressReleases (en)

European Commission Press release Brussels, 3 September 2012 The European Commission is scaling up its assistance in Haiti to bring relief to the people most affected by tropical storm Isaac and to boost their resilience to future storms as the hurricane ...

The European Commission helps Haiti recover from tropical storm Isaac and prepare for the rest of the hurricane season

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 12:05:00 +0200echo (en)

European Commission Press release Brussels, 3 September 2012 The European Commission is scaling up its assistance in Haiti to bring relief to the people most affected by tropical storm Isaac and to boost their resilience to future storms as the hurricane ...

Obama embraces 'Obamacare,' says it's here to stay

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 11:52:00 +0200AP (en)

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — In his warm-up for the Democratic National Convention, President Barack Obama is tangling with a couple of rivals, only one named Mitt. The other is voter apathy, especially among the young. Obama's pre-convention tour of battleground states has been heavy on college crowds,....

Flooding, power outages persist after Isaac

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 11:15:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Days after Isaac hammered Louisiana and Mississippi with winds and rain, much of a parish southeast of New Orleans was still flooded and thousand were without power.

Flooding, power outages persist after Isaac

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 11:13:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Days after Isaac hammered Louisiana and Mississippi with winds and rain, much of a parish southeast of New Orleans was still flooded and thousand were without power.

Days after Isaac, flooding and outages remain

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:59:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

State officials uncertain how many people will eventually need longer-term temporary housing

Flooding, power outages persist after Isaac

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:58:00 +0200AP (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Days after Isaac hammered Louisiana and Mississippi with winds and rain, much of a parish southeast of New Orleans was still flooded and thousand were without power. Thousands of evacuees remained at shelters or bunked with friends or relatives.

Obama pledges aid for Isaac victims

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:57:00 +0200argus (en)

US president Barack Obama is taking his re-election campaign into the South on Labour Day, where he will offer a presence and promises of help to those flooded out recently by Hurricane Isaac .

Obama pledges aid for hurricane victims

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:37:00 +0200irishexaminer (en)

US president Barack Obama is taking his re-election campaign into the South on Labour Day, where he will offer a presence and promises of help to those flooded out recently by Hurricane Isaac .

Obama pledges aid for Isaac victims

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:36:00 +0200independent-ie (en)

US president Barack Obama is taking his re-election campaign into the South on Labour Day, where he will offer a presence and promises of help to those flooded out recently by Hurricane Isaac .

Obama pledges aid for Isaac victims

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:35:00 +0200belfasttelegraph (en)

US president Barack Obama is taking his re-election campaign into the South on Labour Day, where he will offer a presence and promises of help to those flooded out recently by Hurricane Isaac .

Obama pledges aid for Isaac victims

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:33:00 +0200corkman (en)

US president Barack Obama is taking his re-election campaign into the South on Labour Day, where he will offer a presence and promises of help to those flooded out recently by Hurricane Isaac .

Obama pledges aid for Isaac victims

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:31:00 +0200drogheda-independent (en)

US president Barack Obama is taking his re-election campaign into the South on Labour Day, where he will offer a presence and promises of help to those flooded out recently by Hurricane Isaac .

Five days after Isaac, New Orleans waits for power

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:31:00 +0200thehindu (en)

Much of a finger-shaped parish southeast of New Orleans was still flooded and more than 200,000 people across Louisiana still didn’t have any power, five days after Hurricane Isaac ravaged the sta...

Obama pledges aid for Isaac victims

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:26:00 +0200sligochampion (en)

US president Barack Obama is taking his re-election campaign into the South on Labour Day, where he will offer a presence and promises of help to those flooded out recently by Hurricane Isaac .

Isaac’s remnants bring rain to drought-hit U.S. Midwest

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:20:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

The remnants of Hurricane Isaac brought rain to drought-stricken parts of the lower U.S. Midwest on Saturday after the storm killed at least 30 people on its trek across the Caribbean and Louisiana and Mississippi, authorities said. Rainfall totals of no more than 3 inches (7.

Obama pledges aid for hurricane victims

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:17:00 +0200breakingnews-ie (en)

US president Barack Obama is taking his re-election campaign into the South on Labour Day, where he will offer a presence and promises of help to those flooded out recently by Hurricane Isaac .

Obama pledges aid for Isaac victims

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:12:00 +0200herald-ie (en)

US president Barack Obama is taking his re-election campaign into the South on Labour Day, where he will offer a presence and promises of help to those flooded out recently by Hurricane Isaac .

Obama's Labor Day: Politics, presence in the Gulf

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:03:00 +0200AP (en)

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Barreling through the presidential campaign's competitive states, President Barack Obama will detour deep in the South on Labor Day, long enough to offer a presence and promises of help to those flooded out by Hurricane Isaac . Obama will mix politics and presidential empathy on....

Obama embraces 'Obamacare,' says it's here to stay

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:03:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

In his warm-up for the Democratic National Convention, President Barack Obama is tangling with a couple of rivals, only one named Mitt. The other is voter apathy, especially among the young.

Obama's Labor Day: Politics, presence in the Gulf

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:03:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Barreling through the presidential campaign's competitive states, President Barack Obama will detour deep in the South on Labor Day, long enough to offer a presence and promises of help to those flooded out by Hurricane Isaac .

Another disaster brings candidates to Gulf Coast

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:03:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Mitt Romney wasted no time after accepting the GOP presidential nomination in heading to Louisiana to see the damage from Hurricane Isaac , changing his schedule on the fly to get there the very next day. President Barack Obama also tweaked his travel plans to make sure he gets there Monday, ahead of his own nominating convention.

Obama's Labor Day: Politics, presence in the Gulf

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:57:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Barreling through the presidential campaign's competitive states, President Barack Obama will detour deep in the South on Labor Day, long enough to offer a presence and promises of help to those flooded out by Hurricane...

Obama embraces 'Obamacare,' says it's here to stay

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:57:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

In his warm-up for the Democratic National Convention, President Barack Obama is tangling with a couple of rivals, only one named Mitt. The other is voter apathy, especially among the young.

Another disaster brings candidates to Gulf Coast

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:57:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

President Barack Obama is headed to Louisiana to see damage from Hurricane Isaac . His trip Monday comes after Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney made his own visit to meet with storm victims.

Another disaster brings candidates to Gulf Coast

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:53:00 +0200AP (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — President Barack Obama is headed to Louisiana to see damage from Hurricane Isaac . His trip Monday comes after Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney made his own visit to meet with storm victims. Their appearances continue a tradition of politicians coming to the Gulf Coast after catastrophes.

Obama embraces 'Obamacare,' says it's here to stay

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:38:00 +0200AP (en)

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — In his warm-up for the Democratic National Convention, President Barack Obama is tangling with a couple of rivals, only one named Mitt. The other is voter apathy, especially among the young. Obama's pre-convention tour of battleground states has been heavy on college crowds,....

Obama to tour ravaged Louisiana bayou

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:33:00 +0200upi (en)

EDGARD, La., Sept. 3 (UPI) -- The U.S. homeland security chief promised federal aid to people and businesses ravaged by Hurricane Isaac as President Barack Obama was to visit Louisiana.

Authorities: Suspect in Wash. shooting found dead

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:27:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

A man suspected of opening fire on a SWAT team and police officers has been found dead after a manhunt in the woods north of Seattle.

Protest action against Ramil Safarov’s extradition to be held in Berlin

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:13:00 +0200panorama-am-en (en)

The Germany-based Working Group Recognition Against Genocide, for International Understanding will hold a protest action against Ramil Safarovs extradition to Azerbaijan in Berlin on September 8. In a statement ...

Obama visits swing states before re-nomination

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:08:00 +0200usaToday (en)

President Obama begins a week-long series of campaign events heading into his re-nomination by the Democrats.

Heavy rain floods streets, three metro stations in Washington

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 08:20:00 +0200focus-news-en (en)

Washington. Heavy rain has caused serious flooding in Washington, ITAR-TASS reported. In some regions the precipitation reached almost 130 mm. The average in the city center was over 50 mm. At least three metro stations were flooded and one of the lines stopped operating.

Storm Isaac moves east while impact lingers in Louisiana

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 07:28:00 +0200alertnet-rss (en)

Mon, 3 Sep 2012 02:26 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters By Tim Ghianni NASHVILLE, Tenn, Sept 2 (Reuters) - As the remnants of Hurricane Isaac moved east on Sunday, bringing with it a wet Labor Day holiday weekend, the storm's impact was still being felt in Louisiana, where more than a hundred thousand people were still without power.

Obama travels to storm-affected deep South

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 07:25:00 +0200JakartaPost (en)

President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign stop in Sioux City, Iowa, on Saturday. (AP/Nati Harnik)President Barack Obama takes a detour from the presidential campaign's competitive states to ...

Days after Isaac, flooding and outages remain

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 07:01:00 +0200AP (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Much of a finger-shaped parish southeast of New Orleans was still covered with floodwater Sunday and more than 200,000 people across Louisiana still didn't have any power, five days after Isaac ravaged the state. Thousands of evacuees remained at shelters or bunked with friends or relatives.

Police: Suspect in Wash. woods shooting dead

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 06:56:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

A suspect was found dead Sunday after authorities say a shooter in woods north of Seattle fired at SWAT team and other police.

Hurricane Isaac remnants bring flooding

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 06:39:00 +0200irishsun (en)

The remnants of Hurricane Isaac brought rain to drought-stricken parts of the lower US Midwest after the storm killed at least 30 people on its trek across the Caribbean and Louisiana and ...

Haiti: Humanitarian Implementation Plan (HIP): Haiti (ECHO/HTI/BUD/2012/91000) - Last update: 30/08/2012, Version 2

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 06:35:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: European Commission Humanitarian Aid department Country: Haiti MAJOR CHANGES SINCE PREVIOUS VERSION OF THE HIP The HIP is modified to include DG ECHO's response to tropical storm ISAAC, which made landfall in Haiti during the night of 24 August, crossing the southern departments and dumping....

Cricket-New Zealand (365 &) 248 all out v India (353) - innings

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 06:35:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Sept 3 (Reuters) - New Zealand were all out for 248 in theirsecond innings, a lead of 260 runs over India, on the fourthmorning of the second and final test in Bangalore on Monday. Scores: New Zealand 365 (Ross Taylor 113, Kruger van Wyk 71,Martin Guptill 53; Pragyan Ojha 5-99) & 248 all....

Super Sleek BMW Mouse is a Gamer's Dream [VIDEO]

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 06:35:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

A futuristic-looking mouse designed by BMW Group DesignworksUSA, called Level 10 M, aims to change the gaming space. The makers write that comparing this gaming-mouse to a basic gray mouse is like comparing a high-performance car to a family van.

Hurricane Isaac pounds Louisiana, United States

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 05:57:00 +0200peopledaily (en)

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Endangered sea turtle rehabs in Florida

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 05:53:00 +0200JakartaPost (en)

In this photo provided by the Florida Keys News Bureau, Bette Zirkelbach, directly behind the turtle, trailed by veterinarian Dr. Doug Mader, pushes a gurney to move the endangered hawksbill sea ...

US Gulf Offshore Energy Tap Being Turned On Again

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 05:46:00 +0200marinelink (en)

BSEE Hurricane Response Team monitors offshore oil & gas operators' activities in Gulf of Mexico, post TS ' Isaac '. From operator reports, it is estimated that approximately 71.

US Gulf Offshore Enargy Tap Being Turned On Again

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 05:14:00 +0200maritimereporter (en)

BSEE Hurricane Response Team monitors offshore oil & gas operators' activities in Gulf of Mexico post TS ' Isaac '. From operator reports, it is estimated that approximately 71.

Police: Shooter in Wash. woods fires at officers

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 05:10:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

A shooter in woods north of the Seattle area fired at SWAT team and other police officers Sunday after law enforcement responded to reports that a man had been shot in the leg in his driveway, authorities said.

Storm Isaac moves east while impact lingers in Louisiana

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 05:06:00 +0200reuters (en)

NASHVILLE, Tenn (Reuters) - As the remnants of Hurricane Isaac moved east on Sunday, bringing with it a wet Labor Day holiday weekend, the storm's impact was still being felt in Louisiana, where more than a hundred thousand people were still without power.

US Gulf Offshore Enargy Tap Being Turned On Again

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 05:01:00 +0200marinelink (en)

BSEE Hurricane Response Team monitors offshore oil & gas operators' activities in Gulf of Mexico post TS ' Isaac '. From operator reports, it is estimated that approximately 71.

Storm Isaac moves east while impact lingers in Louisiana

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 04:52:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NASHVILLE, Tenn (Reuters) - As the remnants of Hurricane Isaac moved east on Sunday, bringing with it a wet Labor Day holiday weekend, the storm's impact was still being felt in Louisiana, where more than a hundred thousand people were still without power.

Storm Isaac moves east while impact lingers in Louisiana

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 04:42:00 +0200trust (en)

Mon, 3 Sep 2012 02:26 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters By Tim Ghianni NASHVILLE, Tenn, Sept 2 (Reuters) - As the remnants of Hurricane Isaac moved east on Sunday, bringing with it a wet Labor Day holiday weekend, the storm's impact was still being felt in Louisiana, where more than a hundred thousand people were still without power.

United States of America (the): Isaac Relief Team Helps Families in Louisiana and Mississippi

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 04:34:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: AmeriCares Country: United States of America (the) Emergency aid distributed to survivors in hard-hit communities and evacuation shelters September 1, 2012 An AmeriCares emergency relief team traveled to Gulfport, MS and Alexandria, LA August 30-September 1 to distribute medical and....

Rihanna gets worked up over enthusiastic French fans

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 03:40:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Pop star Rihanna let rip in a series of foul-mouthed Twitter posts, saying she had to fight her way out of a Paris train station after a crowd of French fans gathered to greet her.

Hurricane Isaac may cost insurers $2bn

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 03:08:00 +0200guardiannewsngr (en)

ISAAC, the storm drenching Arkansas after making landfall in Louisiana as a hurricane, may cost insurers as much as $2 billion in the U.S., risk-modeling firm AIR Worldwide said. The industry’s claims costs, including wind and storm-surge damage to residential, commercial and industrial onshore....

Days after Hurricane Isaac, flooding and outages remain

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 02:41:00 +0200indiatimes (en)

Much of Plaquemines Parish in southern Louisiana was still covered with floodwater Sunday and more than 200,000 people across the state still didn't have any power, five days after Hurricane Isaac ravaged the state.

Days after Isaac, flooding and outages remain

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 02:39:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Much of Plaquemines Parish southeast of New Orleans was still covered with floodwater Sunday and more than 200,000 people across Louisiana still didn't have any power, five days after Isaac ravaged the state. Thousands of evacuees remained at shelters or bunked with friends or relatives.

La. pastor's home ruined by two disasters

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 02:31:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

New Orleans avoided flooding from Isaac , but 12 surrounding parishes weren't so lucky Video

Levee system worked during Hurricane Isaac

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 02:29:00 +0200irishsun (en)

With floodwaters in southeastern Louisiana receding, officials are now counting the cost of damage from Hurricane Isaac . Engineers have been sent out to check the post-Katrina improvements in ...

Days after Isaac, flooding and outages remain

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 02:26:00 +0200AP (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Much of Plaquemines Parish southeast of New Orleans was still covered with floodwater Sunday and more than 200,000 people across Louisiana still didn't have any power, five days after Isaac ravaged the state. Thousands of evacuees remained at shelters or bunked with friends or relatives.

Times-Picayune’s Hurricane Isaac Coverage Hints at Paper’s Future

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 02:21:00 +0200IHT (en)

As Hurricane Isaac passed through New Orleans, the Times-Picayune still printed newspapers, but its Web site, Nola.com, became the primary destination for residents seeking storm coverage.

Fishing sector faces huge loss due to Isaac

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 01:59:00 +0200FIS (en)

Isaac hurricane arriving at the Gulf of Mexico shores. (Photo: Daniel Cima/American Red Cross) Fishing sector faces huge loss due to Isaac Monday, September 03, 2012, 05:00 (GMT + 9) Hurricane Isaac could cost Alabama’s seafood industry millions of dollars in losses yet the damage caused was nothing....

Israeli air raid on Gaza, no casualties: witnesses

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 01:58:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Israel's air force raided a Hamas training camp in the Gaza Strip overnight Sunday, without causing any injuries, witnesses said.

Energy companies reoccupy nearly 400 platforms in gulf

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 01:57:00 +0200hurriyetdailynews (en)

Energy companies have retaken nearly 400 of the production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico...

Isaac's remnants bring rain to drought-hit Midwest

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 01:43:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

(Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac brought rain to drought-stricken parts of the lower U.S. Midwest on Saturday after the storm killed at least 30 people on its trek across the Caribbean and Louisiana and Mississippi, authorities said. Rainfall totals of no more than 3 inches were expected....

L'ouragan Isaac observé de l'espace

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 01:34:00 +0200alvinet (fr)

Proba-2, réalisé et contrôlé en Belgique pour l'ESA, est surtout un micro-observatoire du Soleil et de “météo de l'espace”. C'est aussi un satellite... Source : Techno-Science - Articles similaires

No. 25 Louisville romps 32-14 over rival Kentucky

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 01:27:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Jeremy Wright rushed for 105 yards and three touchdowns and Teddy Bridgewater passed for 232, helping No. 25 Louisville start the season strong with a 32-14 victory against rival Kentucky on Sunday.

Video: After Katrina displaced one La. pastor, Isaac floods his new home

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 01:15:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

New Orleans' new $14 billion levee system kept the city dry but at least 12 surrounding parishes experienced flooding. Manuel Bojorquez reports on the painfully slow recovery from Hurricane Isaac .

10 Animals Confused by Their Own Reflections [VIDEOS]

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:57:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - Isaac , now a tropical depression, continued to threaten the lower Mississippi valley with heavy rain and flash floods as it moved north after forcing offshore energy producers and coastal refiners to shut operations. Energy companies have begun assessing the damage caused by the storm,....

Bill Nye is Not a Businessman

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:57:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Bill Nye , the nerdy supernova that fostered my childhood love of science, has recently gone viral in a video highly critical of the teaching of creationism to children. The video (seen below) has now been critiqued in a recent article on this site by a professional business communicator for its wording and presentation.

AP PHOTOS: Scenes from the Paralympics Games

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:57:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

The images are inspiring as athletes from around the globe show their prowess on the track, in the pool and on the field with their talents far overshadowing their disabilities at the Paralympics Games.

Hurricane Isaac Coverage Online Hints at Times-Picayune’s Future

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:20:00 +0200IHT (en)

As Hurricane Isaac passed through New Orleans, the Times-Picayune still printed newspapers, but its Web site, Nola.com, became the primary destination for residents seeking storm coverage.

Kitten grabs 6-hour ride from Connecticut to western New York on top of car's gas tank

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:15:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - A kitten that hitched a six-hour ride from Connecticut to western New York curled up on top of a car's gas tank will be put up for adoption.

Energy firms boost U.S. Gulf oil, natgas output after storm

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:15:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Energy companies were restoring offshore oil and natural gas production and restarting refineries on Sunday as the recovery from Hurricane Isaac shifted into high gear. Shut offshore oil output in the Gulf of Mexico was down 22 percent from Saturday's 93.53 percent and natural gas output was down nearly 10 percent from 65.

Month after Olympic debut, Pistorius loses 200 title at Paralympics in stunning upset

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 23:45:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

LONDON - Oscar Pistorius surrendered his 200-metre title in the London Paralympics in a stunning upset on Sunday, with Alan Oliveira overtaking the icon of the games on the finish line.

Boss Installs Stand-Up Desks, Employees Revolt [SUNDAY COMICS]

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 23:45:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Have you tried working at a stand-up desk? Maybe you've gone beyond that, opting for a treadmill desk. Neither of those were good enough for our pals Ziggy and Nitrozac at The Joy of Tech, who discovered a whole new way to keep employees happy:

Now surge-tested, levees around New Orleans get post-Isaac inspections

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 23:44:00 +0200csmonitor (en)

Louisiana officials and residents protected by a new 133-mile federal levee system sing its praises for withstanding a storm surge and flooding from hurricane Isaac . Coastal areas outside the system didn't fare so well.

Tornado watch for parts of Ark., Tenn., Miss.

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 23:37:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

A tornado watch is in effect for parts of eastern Arkansas, northern Mississippi and western Tennessee.

How Do You Sort Out Fake Followers From Real Ones on Twitter? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 23:14:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

The number of live humans following you on Twitter might be significantly lower than your profile's "followers" number states. This infographic below shows that many celebrities and politicians on Twitter -- often with millions of followers -- typically have more than 30% fake followers.

Nine killed in Madagascar in clashes over cattle theft

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 23:14:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Nine people were killed as police and gendarmes intervened after a gang of armed cattle thieves seized a thousand cattle in southern Madagascar, the gendarmerie said Sunday.

New evacuation order issued for Louisiana

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 23:04:00 +0200gulf-times (en)

Louisiana officials late Saturday issued an urgent evacuation order for an area threatened by the imminent failure of a canal lock, an after-effect of hurricane Isaac . “Buses will be picking up people ... for immediate evacuation,” the Times Picayune newspaper wrote online.

Obama kicks off campaign tour ahead of party convention

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 23:04:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

• The four-day campaign tour included visits to Iowa, Colorado, Ohio, and Virginia. WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Barack Obama on Saturday kicked off a tight-scheduled campaign tour in key battleground states to warm up for next week's Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Yemen: 14 civilians killed in errant airstrike

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 22:33:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Military officials and tribesmen say an attack by Yemeni fighter planes has mistakenly hit vehicles carrying civilians traveling south of the capital, killing 14, including women and children.

Isaac promises drought relief, and more

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 22:13:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Remnants of hurricane push into Midwest, bringing much-needed rain - and warnings of flash flooding

Unification Church head Sun Myung Moon dies in South Korea: officials

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 22:03:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

SEOUL (Reuters) - Sun Myung Moon, founder and head of the Unification Church with millions of followers around the world, died on Monday, church officials said. He was 92 and had suffered complications from pneumonia, said the officials. (Reporting by Jack Kim and Sung-won Shim)

Neb. wildfires spread and burn 273 square miles

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 22:03:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Strong winds are whipping wildfires in northwest Nebraska that have roughly tripled in size despite firefighters' efforts.

Rev. Sun Myung Moon, self-proclaimed messiah who founded Unification Church, dies at age 92

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 21:31:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

GAPYEONG, South Korea - Officials say the religious leader who founded the Unification Church and built it into a multibillion-dollar business empire has died in South Korea at age 92.

Oil firms retake nearly 400 platforms in gulf

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 21:03:00 +0200ChinaPost (en)

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Energy companies have reoccupied nearly 400 of the production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico that were abandoned in advance of Hurricane Isaac , a federal agency said Saturday, though offshore oil production still remains almost entirely shut down.

U.S. says 71.5 percent oil output shut in Gulf due to Isaac

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 20:49:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

HOUSTON (Reuters) - U.S. regulators said 71.5 percent of daily oil production and 55.62 percent of daily natural gas output in U.S.-regulated areas of the Gulf of Mexico remained shut on Sunday due to Hurricane Isaac , whose remnants were drenching sections of the Midwest. The amount of shut oil output was down 22 percent from Saturday's 93.

Mandatory evacuation lifted at La. canal

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 20:27:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

As Isaac pushes north, Gulf Coast slowly recovers; Quarter-million customers are still without power

Hurricane Isaac Brings Some Relief to Corn Belt

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 20:12:00 +0200IHT (en)

Farmers from Missouri to Ohio welcomed the three to five inches of rain the hurricane deposited, but they said it came too late to save much of this year’s crop.

Weather holds the key to the world's food price volatility

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 19:58:00 +0200telegraph (en)

The World Bank's Food Price Index soared by 10pc in July, but global grain stocks are currently high enough to prevent a repeat of 2008's food riots, according to the World Bank. Things could rapidly change though.

AP PHOTOS: Scenes from the Paralympics

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 19:47:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

The images are inspiring as athletes from around the globe show their prowess on the track, in the pool and on the field with their talents far overshadowing their disabilities.

'Possession' takes control in slow movie weekend

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 19:47:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

The fright flick "The Possession" has scared up a No. 1 debut with $17.7 million from Friday to Sunday over the long Labor Day weekend.

Cooler weather helps control Nebraska wildfires

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 19:47:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman says some cooler weather helped firefighters make good progress overnight in their battle against several wildfires in the northwest corner of the state.

10 Desirable Docks That Turn Your iPhone Into a Desk Phone

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 19:05:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - Isaac , now a tropical depression, continued to threaten the lower Mississippi valley with heavy rain and flash floods as it moved north after forcing offshore energy producers and coastal refiners to shut operations. Energy companies have begun assessing the damage caused by the storm,....

Isaac's Floods: Threat Of Lock Failure North Of New Orleans Spurs Evacuation Order

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 19:01:00 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

Hurricane Isaac is long gone from south Louisiana, but the flood threat continues. A mandatory evacuation order was issued Saturday night for residents in parts of St. Tammany Parish north of New Orleans.

Isaac's Floods: Threat Of Lock Failure North Of New Orleans Spurs Evacuation Order

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 18:39:00 +0200ibtimes-au (en)

Hurricane Isaac is long gone from south Louisiana, but the flood threat continues. A mandatory evacuation order was issued Saturday night for residents in parts of St. Tammany Parish north of New Orleans.

Large wildfire ablaze for 3rd time this summer in same central Spanish forest

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 18:35:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MADRID - Officials say a large wildfire is burning in a forest in central Spain — the third time this summer a blaze has broken out in the area. Lorenzo Martin , the mayor of El Real de San Vicente , said Sunday that "very large flames" were spotted Saturday evening rising from hillsides 3....

Isaac's Floods: Threat Of Lock Failure North Of New Orleans Spurs Evacuation Order

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 18:22:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

Hurricane Isaac is long gone from south Louisiana, but the flood threat continues. A mandatory evacuation order was issued Saturday night for residents in parts of St. Tammany Parish north of New Orleans.

Isaac's Floods: Threat Of Lock Failure North Of New Orleans Spurs Evacuation Order

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 18:12:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

Hurricane Isaac is long gone from south Louisiana, but the flood threat continues. A mandatory evacuation order was issued Saturday night for residents in parts of St. Tammany Parish north of New Orleans.

Humpback whale institute says population off Brazil coast is 3 times what it was 10 years ago

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 18:04:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

RIO DE JANEIRO - An institute that tracks the population of Humpback whales that reproduce along Brazil's coast says the number of the once-threatened mammals has tripled over the last 10 years.

Djokovic warms up Ashe for Roddick

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 18:04:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Defending champion Novak Djokovic is the warm-up act for Andy Roddick at the U.S. Open.

Crews eye flood-threatened La. canal lock

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 17:41:00 +0200msnbc (en)

Engineers on Sunday were assessing the integrity of a lock along a canal north of New Orleans that threatened to fail and send water from the Hurricane Isaac -swollen Pearl River flooding through neighborhoods.

Romney Tours Damage From Isaac In Louisiana

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 17:19:00 +0200npr (en)

On his first day as the GOP's official Presidential candidate, Mitt Romney headed to Louisiana where he toured damage from Hurricane Isaac . Ari Shapiro talks to Melissa Block.

Car bomb kills former Libyan colonel

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 16:53:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

A car bomb Sunday in the eastern Libya city of Benghazi killed a former security official who served under slain dictator Moamer Kadhafi's regime, a top official said.

Drought limits migrating birds rest stops

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 16:41:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Hurricane Isaac and its remnants are dumping heavy rains from the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes, helping waterfowl conditions in the Mississippi and Ohio river valleys, but the storm missed ...

How communities bounce back from disaster

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 15:31:00 +0200cnn (en)

Eventually a system emerged, coordinated largely by the First Church of Monson and a few dedicated local volunteers. But why did we have to build that system on our own? Though we were prepared to survive the storm, why hadn't someone prepared us for recovery? Baffled by the acute lack of community....

Private Manned Mars Mission Gets First Sponsors

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 15:10:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

A Dutch company that aims to land humans on Mars in 2023 as the vanguard of a permanent Red Planet colony has received its first funding from sponsors, officials announced this week.

Pakistan police arrest imam who accused Christian girl of blasphemy

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 15:10:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

ISLAMABAD - Pakistani police say authorities have arrested an imam who had accused a Christian girl of blasphemy.

Gulf Coast Slowly Recovers as Isaac Pushes North

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 15:09:00 +0200thisdayonline (en)

A resident, knee deep inside water, surveys the damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac As the remnants of Hurricane Isaac pushed their way up the Mississippi valley on Saturday, spinning off severe thunderstorms and at least four tornadoes, some on the Gulf Coast were impatient with the pace of....

Syria: Double blast hits army post in Damascus

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 13:57:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Two bombs went off near the Syrian military's joint chiefs of staff's offices in central Damascus on Sunday, state television said.

Angola's ruling MPLA party wins 74 percent of vote

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 13:57:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

President Jose Eduardo dos Santos' ruling party has won 74 percent of the national vote, assuring his government, in power for 33 years, another five years in power.

Yemen: Drone kills alleged tanker attacker

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 13:57:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Yemen's military says a U.S. drone strike has killed a top al-Qaida militant wanted for allegedly masterminding a 2002 attack on a French oil tanker.

Bad news for movie fans, U.S. drought hits popcorn crop

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 13:19:00 +0200alertnet-rss (en)

Sun, 2 Sep 2012 09:59 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Popcorn companies concerned as yield forecasts shrink * Wholesale prices grow, grocery stores may follow * Suppliers look to the U.S. South, South America to boost supplies By P.J. Huffstutter CHICAGO, Sept 2 (Reuters) - For more than half a....

England win toss and field against South Africa

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 12:56:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

England captain Alastair Cook won the toss and elected to field against South Africain the fourth one-day international at Lord's on Sunday.

Bad news for movie fans, U.S. drought hits popcorn crop

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 12:11:00 +0200trust (en)

Sun, 2 Sep 2012 09:59 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Popcorn companies concerned as yield forecasts shrink * Wholesale prices grow, grocery stores may follow * Suppliers look to the U.S. South, South America to boost supplies By P.J. Huffstutter CHICAGO, Sept 2 (Reuters) - For more than half a....

Hurricane Isaac pounds Louisiana, United States

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 10:49:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

o Soldiers carry boxes of water for residents suffered from Hurricane Isaac in Jean Lafitte, Louisiana, the United States , Sept. 1, 2012.

Syria: Blast in Damascus suburb kills 15

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 10:33:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Syria's state news agency says a car bomb near a Palestinian refugee camp in a suburb of the nation's capital has killed at least 15 people.

Isaac leaves distress, perspective in southeastern Louisiana

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 10:06:00 +0200cnn (en)

Braithwaite, Louisiana (CNN) -- For Urban Treuil, there's no escaping the misery. Because of Hurricane Isaac , Treuil's home in Braithwaite, Louisiana, is ruined by floodwaters. So, too, is the gas station and convenience store he owned and ran in the community, 15 miles by car and 10 miles as the crow flies from New Orleans.

Hurricane Isaac 2012: Survivors return home

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 08:38:00 +0200dailymail (en)

The long-suffering people of Louisiana have had to deal with yet another natural disaster, and the pain is etched on the faces of those returning to their water-logged possessions.

Cricket-New Zealand (365) & 29-0 v India 353 - lunch

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 08:20:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Sept 2 (Reuters) - New Zealand were 29 for no loss in theirsecond innings, a lead of 41 runs over India, at lunch on thethird day of the second and final test in Bangalore on Sunday. Scores: New Zealand 365 (Ross Taylor 113, Kruger van Wyk 71,Martin Guptill 53; Pragyan Ojha 5-99) & 29-0 v India 353....

VIdeo: Civil War ship washed ashore by Hurricane Isaac

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 08:15:00 +0200thenational (en)

Local residents find the wooden remains of a ship believed to be from the Civil War era, revealed by Hurricane Isaac after it pummelled the Alabama shore.

Moderate earthquake jolts eastern Iran

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 07:49:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Iran's state news agency says a 5.2 magnitude earthquake has jolted a sparsely populated district in the country's east.

Drought has Mississippi River barge traffic all choked up

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 06:45:00 +0200latimes (en)

Record low water has mountains of soybeans and corn sitting idle, which could drive up food prices.LAKE PROVIDENCE, La. Eight grim-faced men sit in a cramped, impromptu war room in the shadow of a levee on the Mississippi River.

Romney et Obama au chevet des victimes de l'ouragan Isaac

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 06:45:00 +0200lanouvellerepublique (fr)

Apeine balayés les confettis de son investiture, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney est reparti vendredi en campagne, modifiant à la dernière minute son programme pour se rendre à La Nouvelle-Orléans, touchée par l'ouragan Isaac . Barack Obama a dans la foulée annoncé lui aussi sa venue, lundi, dans la ville qui a subi de sév.

United States of America (the): FEMA and Federal Partners Continue to Support Response and Recovery Efforts in the Gulf Coast

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 06:27:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency Country: United States of America (the) Release date: September 1, 2012 Release Number: HQ-12-091 WASHINGTON - At the direction of President Barack Obama, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues to coordinate the federal government's....

Isaac’s remnants bring rain to drought-hit Midwest

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 05:01:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

But Dan Peterson, a forecaster at the National Weather Services’ Hydrometeorological Prediction Center in College Park, Md., said flash flooding was not expected to pose much of a problem. “The rain is going to be occurring in areas that are parched and have greater capacity for accepting rainfall,” Anderson said.

Authorities try to ease pressure, keep Lousiana lock from failing

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 03:58:00 +0200cnn (en)

Louisiana officials took steps Saturday to ease pressure on a lock near the Pearl River and keep it from failing, one of several crises brewing days after Isaac barreled through the area as a hurricane.

Louisiana authorities: Lock near New Orleans at risk of failing

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 03:11:00 +0200cnn (en)

Louisiana authorities on Saturday urged "anyone living in the mandatory evacuation area to leave immediately," according to a tweet from the governor's office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.

Romney, Obama jockey for position

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 03:08:00 +0200sbs (en)

Mitt Romney has finished a big political week by promising to bring Americans together, as President Barack Obama builds up to the Democratic convention.

Romney, Obama jockey for position

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 02:33:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

MITT Romney has finished a big political week by promising to bring Americans together, as President Barack Obama builds up to the Democratic convention.

La. recovery under way, Isaac heads north

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 02:25:00 +0200upi (en)

NEW ORLEANS, Afghanistan, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Louisiana began to dry out Saturday as officials said life for residents was returning to normal despite high water and a lack of electric power.

Isaac Relief Team Helps Families in Louisiana and Mississippi

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 02:21:00 +0200trust (en)

Sat, 1 Sep 2012 21:25 GMT Source: member // An AmeriCares AmeriCares emergency relief team traveled to Gulfport, MS and Alexandria, LA August 30-September 1 to distribute medical and humanitarian aid to families displaced by Hurricane Isaac , and to identify needs for upcoming shipments.

Romney, Obama jockey for position

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 02:13:00 +0200smh (en)

Mitt Romney has finished a big political week by promising to bring Americans together, as President Barack Obama builds up to the Democratic convention.

US campaigns duel over storm-ravaged New Orleans

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 01:59:00 +0200gulf-times (en)

Coming off the back of a rousing Republican convention, Romney sought to build momentum by taking his new campaign plane to New Orleans, where rescue crews are clearing up after Hurricane Isaac unleashed a torrential downpour. Obama’s camp swiftly declared the Democratic incumbent would tour....

Isaac’s remnants bring rain to drought-hit Midwest

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 01:59:00 +0200gulf-times (en)

Reuters/Washington The remnants of Hurricane Isaac dumped rain across drought-stricken parts of the lower US Midwest yesterday after the storm killed at least 30 people on its trek across the Caribbean and Louisiana and Mississippi, authorities said. Rainfall between 3 to 5in (7.6-12.

Gulf coast states prepare as hurricane warnings issued from Louisiana to Florida panhandle

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 01:14:00 +0200borglobe (en)

Published August 26, 2012 FoxNews.com Gulf coast states are preparing to be hit by Tropical Storm Isaac after the U.S. National Hurricane Center issued hurricane warnings for an area stretching from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle on Sunday. Isaac is expected to hit somewhere between southeastern....

Isaac Relief Team Helps Families in Louisiana and Mississippi

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 01:12:00 +0200alertnet-rss (en)

Sat, 1 Sep 2012 21:25 GMT Source: member // An AmeriCares AmeriCares emergency relief team traveled to Gulfport, MS and Alexandria, LA August 30-September 1 to distribute medical and humanitarian aid to families displaced by Hurricane Isaac , and to identify needs for upcoming shipments.

Isaac still presence in US

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 00:56:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

The remnants of Hurricane Isaac have dumped rain across drought-stricken parts of the lower US Midwest after the storm killed at least 30 people on its trek across the Caribbean and Louisiana and Mississippi, authorities said. Rainfall between 3 to 5 inches (7.6-12.

Isaac's remnants bring rain to drought-hit U.S. Midwest

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 00:56:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

(Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac dumped rain across drought-stricken parts of the lower U.S. Midwest on Saturday after the storm killed at least 30 people on its trek across the Caribbean and Louisiana and Mississippi, authorities said. Rainfall between 3 to 5 inches, and up to 8 inches....

Louisiana authorities: Lock near New Orleans in danger of failing

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 00:48:00 +0200cnn (en)

Louisiana authorities on Saturday urged "anyone living in the mandatory evacuation area to leave immediately," according to a tweet from the governor's office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.

Romney tours areas of Louisiana ravaged by Isaac

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 23:59:00 +0200france24-en (en)

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney toured areas of Louisiana on Friday that are recovering from the flooding and storm damage caused by Hurricane Isaac . US President Barack Obama is due to tour the region on Monday.

The Best Pictures of the Week, from the London Games to Hurricane Isaac

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 23:58:00 +0200time (en)

Photographer Nicole Tung writes for LightBox about the horror she witnessed during the battle between Assad loyalists and the Free Syrian Army in Aleppo, Syria. On the 40th anniversary of Bobby Fischer's epic World Chess Championship win over Boris Spassky, LIFE.

US drought regions get some relief from Isaac

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 23:37:00 +0200trendnews-az (en)

After spreading destruction across the Gulf Coast, the one-time hurricane Isaac Saturday delivered much-hoped-for rain to the parched Mid-West, dpa reported.

Lock near NOLA in danger of failing

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 23:27:00 +0200cnn (en)

The U.S. Coast Guard says it has fully reopened the Lower Mississippi River -- an area that stretches from Baton Rouge to the Gulf of Mexico -- shortly after Hurricane Issac barreled through the region, leaving costly damage in its wake.

Élections. Romney devancé par Obama dans les sondages

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 23:26:00 +0200OuestFrance (fr)

Le modeste gain de popularité enregistré par Mitt Romney au sortir de la convention républicaine n’a pas duré longtemps : la dernière...

Evacuations near New Orleans due to flood threat

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 23:22:00 +0200msnbc (en)

St. Tammany Parish, a community north of New Orleans on Lake Pontchartrain, ordered the mandatory evacuation of hundreds of residents, saying the failure of a lock along the Pearl River was "imminent."

Most of New Orleans still without power; patience 'wearing thin'

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 23:09:00 +0200latimes (en)

Isaac lost most of its destructive steam by Saturday -- with the Gulf Coast still recovering from its battering earlier in the week -- but the storm managed to bring a small amount of needed rain to drought-stricken parts of the Midwest.

Oil companies retake nearly 400 platforms in gulf

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 22:56:00 +0200AP (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Energy companies have reoccupied nearly 400 of the production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico that were abandoned in advance of Hurricane Isaac , a federal agency said Saturday, though offshore oil production still remains almost entirely shut down.

Storm Isaac Departs Gulf Coast, Leaving Trail Of Destruction [PHOTOS]

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 21:57:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

Gulf Coast residents are spending Labor Day weekend cleaning up the mess left behind by Hurricane Isaac , which pushed north on Friday into the central U.S. after leaving entire water-logged neighborhoods without lights, air conditioning or clean water.

Storm Isaac Departs Gulf Coast, Leaving Trail Of Destruction [PHOTOS]

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 21:52:00 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

Gulf Coast residents are spending Labor Day weekend cleaning up the mess left behind by Hurricane Isaac , which pushed north on Friday into the central U.S. after leaving entire water-logged neighborhoods without lights, air conditioning or clean water.

FCC to reevaluate wireless spectrum rules for mergers and purchases

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 21:35:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

The Federal Communications Commission has apparently taken some industry criticism to heart and is planning to take a long, hard look at how it evaluates proposed wireless mergers, unnamed sources have told The Hill. Chairman Julius Genachowski will reportedly send a proposal to his fellow....

Romney to prepare for fall debates

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 21:35:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney plans to spend three days next week preparing for the fall debates.

Ireland's Smyth becomes fastest Paralympian

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 21:35:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Ireland's Jason Smyth on Saturday retained his T13 100m title, breaking his own world record in the process to become the fastest Paralympian in history.

Oil companies retake nearly 400 platforms in gulf

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 21:35:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Energy companies have reoccupied nearly 400 of the production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico that were abandoned in advance of Hurricane Isaac , though oil production remains almost entirely shut down.

Oil companies retake nearly 400 platforms in gulf

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 21:28:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Energy companies have reoccupied nearly 400 of the production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico that were abandoned in advance of Hurricane Isaac , though oil production remains almost entirely shut down.

Isaac's remnants bring rain to drought-hit Midwest

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 21:24:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

(Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac dumped rain across drought-stricken parts of the lower U.S. Midwest on Saturday after the storm killed at least 30 people on its trek across the Caribbean and Louisiana and Mississippi, authorities said. Rainfall between 3 to 5 inches, and up to 8 inches....

Storm Isaac Departs Gulf Coast, Leaving Trail Of Destruction [PHOTOS]

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 21:22:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

Gulf Coast residents are spending Labor Day weekend cleaning up the mess left behind by Hurricane Isaac , which pushed north on Friday into the central U.S. after leaving entire water-logged neighborhoods without lights, air conditioning or clean water.

UPDATE: Farmers Insurance Mobile Catastrophe Claims Bus on the Scene in Baton Rouge, LA Helping Customers Who Suffered Damage From Hurricane Isaac / Media Is Invited to Visit the MCC, Contact Jerry Davies (below)

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 21:22:00 +0200finanznachrichten-en (en)

BATON ROUGE, LA -- (Marketwire) -- 09/01/12 -- Farmers Insurance Group® of Companies claims has a Mobile Claims Catastrophe Bus (MCC) in Baton Rouge to help customers stricken by Hurricane Isaac . T...

Oil companies retake nearly 400 platforms in gulf

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 21:19:00 +0200AP (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Energy companies have reoccupied nearly 400 of the production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico that were abandoned in advance of Hurricane Isaac , though oil production remains almost entirely shut down. Oil and gas workers began retaking the offshore sites Friday and federal....

As Isaac pushes north, Gulf Coast slowly recovers

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 21:13:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

As the remnants of Hurricane Isaac pushed their way up the Mississippi valley on Saturday, spinning off severe thunderstorms and at least one tornado, some on the Gulf coast were impatient with the pace of restoring power...

Storm Isaac Departs Gulf Coast, Leaving Trail Of Destruction [PHOTOS]

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 21:06:00 +0200ibtimes-au (en)

Gulf Coast residents are spending Labor Day weekend cleaning up the mess left behind by Hurricane Isaac , which pushed north on Friday into the central U.S. after leaving entire water-logged neighborhoods without lights, air conditioning or clean water.

Photos Aftermath of Hurricane Isaac

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 21:04:00 +0200irishsun (en)

A woman talks on her phone as she walks down a flooded street on August 31, 2012 in Slidell, Louisiana. Louisiana residents are coping with the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac with ongoing flooding, ...

Isaac Is Latest Blow to Swampy South Louisiana

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 20:45:00 +0200IHT (en)

Plaquemines Parish, the marshy peninsula of southeastern Louisiana, was was the first landing point of Hurricane Isaac and the scene of perhaps its most thorough destruction.

Gas prices at record for holiday weekend

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 20:24:00 +0200upi (en)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- AAA said the national average price of gasoline was $3.83 per gallon Saturday, a decline from Friday, but still a record high for a Labor Day weekend.

La. recovery under way, Isaac heads north

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 20:24:00 +0200upi (en)

NEW ORLEANS, Afghanistan, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Louisiana began to dry out Saturday as officials said life for residents was returning to normal despite high water and a lack of electric power.

All Facebook Apps to Soon Have Notification Capability

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 20:24:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

There could be a lot more notifications from Facebook on the way. The company's rolled out a beta version of a new notifications API, a tool for developers that lets all Facebook apps send notifications to users. This could open the floodgates to a plethora of notes under that "notification jewel,"....

Lower Mississippi River reopened

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 20:08:00 +0200cnn (en)

The U.S. Coast Guard says it has fully reopened the Lower Mississippi River -- an area that stretches from Baton Rouge to the Gulf of Mexico -- shortly after Hurricane Issac barreled through the region, leaving costly damage in its wake.

Soggy Louisiana slowly recovers from Isaac

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 19:57:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Progress is evident in soggy Louisiana, but floodwaters linger and more than 400,000 electricity customers are still without power.

Isaac's remnants bring rain to drought-hit U.S. Midwest

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 19:53:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac dumped rain across drought-stricken parts of the lower U.S. Midwest on Saturday after the storm killed at least 30 people on its trek across the Caribbean and Louisiana and Mississippi, authorities said. Rainfall between 3 to 5 inches, and up to 8 inches....

Isaac's remnants bring rain to drought-hit US Midwest

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 19:42:00 +0200trust (en)

Sat, 1 Sep 2012 17:20 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Rain over regions parched by drought * U.S. death toll from Isaac climbs to seven * Soggy mess left behind in Louisiana and Mississippi (Adds expected impact on U.S. crops) Sept 1 (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac dumped rain across drought-stricken parts of the lower U.

Isaac's remnants bring rain to drought-hit U.S. Midwest

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 19:40:00 +0200reuters (en)

(Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac dumped rain across drought-stricken parts of the lower U.S. Midwest on Saturday after the storm killed at least 30 people on its trek across the Caribbean and Louisiana and Mississippi, authorities said.

Lower Missisippi reopened as storm heads north

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 19:28:00 +0200cnn (en)

Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana (CNN) -- The U.S. Coast Guard says it has fully reopened the Lower Mississippi River -- an area that stretches from Baton Rouge to the Gulf of Mexico -- shortly after Hurricane Issac barreled through the region, leaving costly damage in its wake. The channel was opened at 10 p.

Isaac's remnants bring rain to drought-hit US Midwest

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 19:10:00 +0200alertnet-rss (en)

Sat, 1 Sep 2012 16:18 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Rains predicted across regions parched by drought * U.S. death toll from Isaac climbs to seven * Soggy mess left behind in Louisiana and Mississippi (Recasts throughout with new info, details) Sept 1 (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac....

US leaders target New Orleans

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 18:54:00 +0200taipeitimes (en)

White House challenger Mitt Romney has toured storm-ravaged New Orleans in a bid to burnish his presidential credentials ahead of his November battle with US President Barack Obama. Coming off the back of the recent Republican convention, Romney sought on Friday to build momentum by taking his new....

Isaac's remnants bring rain to drought-hit Midwest

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 18:42:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac dumped rain across drought-stricken parts of the lower U.S. Midwest on Saturday after the storm killed at least 30 people on its trek across the Caribbean and Louisiana and Mississippi, authorities said. Rainfall between 3 to 5 inches, and up to 8 inches....

UN envoy to Assad: Change is urgently needed

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 18:42:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

The new U.N. envoy to Syria says President Bashar Assad's regime should realize that the need for change is both "urgent" and "necessary."

Isaac's remnants bring rain to drought-hit Midwest

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 18:39:00 +0200reuters (en)

(Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac dumped rain across drought-stricken parts of the lower U.S. Midwest on Saturday after the storm killed at least 30 people on its trek across the Caribbean and Louisiana and Mississippi, authorities said.

La. recovery under way, Isaac heads north

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 18:23:00 +0200upi (en)

NEW ORLEANS, Afghanistan, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Louisiana began to dry out Saturday as officials said life for residents was returning to normal despite high water and a lack of electric power.

US women's coach Sundhage to return to Sweden

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 18:11:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

After leading the U.S. women's soccer team to two Olympic gold medals and its first spot in a World Cup final in more than a decade, coach Pia Sundhage is stepping down.

Exxon JV Chalmette, La. refinery restarting after Isaac: filing

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 18:11:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp's joint-venture 192,500 barrel per day (bpd) Chalmette, Louisiana, refinery began restarting on Friday after being shut due to the threat of Hurricane Isaac , according to a notice the refinery filed with federal pollution regulators.

Isaac leaves distress, perspective in southeastern Louisiana

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 17:37:00 +0200cnn (en)

Braithwaite, Louisiana (CNN) -- For Urban Treuil, there's no escaping the misery. Because of Hurricane Isaac , Treuil's home in Braithwaite, Louisiana, is ruined by floodwaters. So, too, is the gas station and convenience store he owned and ran in the community, 15 miles by car and 10 miles as the crow flies from New Orleans.

Isaac Remnants Dumping Heavy Rain across Missouri, Illinois

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 16:50:00 +0200scientificamerican (en)

(Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac were grinding slowing northward early on Saturday with its center now deep into Missouri and the heavy rain stretching for hundreds of miles east into Illinois amid reports of tornadoes and high winds, meteorologists said.

Etats-Unis : Mitt Romney se rend en Louisiane

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 16:49:00 +0200leparisien (fr)

Durée : 00:01:21 | 1 vues | 0/10 A peine balayés les confettis de son investiture, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney est reparti vendredi 31 août en campagne, modifiant à la dernière minute son programme [...] etats-unis , ouragan , isaac , mitt romney , la nouvelle-orléans

Apple goes for Samsung’s jugular, adds the Galaxy S III to its injunction hitlist

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 16:29:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Even though Samsung (005930) wasn’t happy to get slapped with a $1 billion verdict in the recent Apple (AAPL) patent trial, the company could at least take some comfort that its top-selling products from this year weren’t part of the suit and weren’t likely to face potential sales bans.

Yahoo says it backs privacy after dissident freed

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 16:29:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Yahoo has issued a statement saying it supports free speech and privacy on the Internet, a day after the release of a Chinese dissident who was convicted on evidence supplied by the company.

Jordan seeks $700 mn in aid for Syria refugees

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 16:29:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Jordan needs $700 million in international aid to cope with an influx of 240,000 refugees from the conflict across the border in Syria, its planning and international cooperation minister said on Saturday.

Mitt Romney Tours Hurricane-Hit Louisiana Ahead Of Obama

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 16:25:00 +0200ibtimes-au (en)

Nearly 600,000 people across Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas are living without electricity in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac .

s-Unis : Mitt Romney se rend en Louisiane

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 16:19:00 +0200leparisien (fr)

Durée : 00:01:21 | 0 vues | 0/10 A peine balayés les confettis de son investiture, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney est reparti vendredi 31 août en campagne, modifiant à la [...] etats-unis , ouragan , isaac , mitt romney , la....

Louisiana's flood waters recede, causing threats elsewhere

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 16:07:00 +0200globalpost (en)

Joshua Keegan and his dog Scout swim in the rising water of Lake Pontchatrain as Hurricane Isaac approaches on August 28, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Isaac is heading north into the Mississippi and Ohio River Valleys drenching the drought-striken Midwest and causing flash flood warnings.

Mitt Romney Tours Hurricane-Hit Louisiana Ahead Of Obama

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 16:01:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

Nearly 600,000 people across Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas are living without electricity in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac .

Mitt Romney Tours Hurricane-Hit Louisiana Ahead Of Obama

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 15:55:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

Nearly 600,000 people across Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas are living without electricity in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac .

Mitt Romney Tours Hurricane-Hit Louisiana Ahead Of Obama

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 15:49:00 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

Nearly 600,000 people across Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas are living without electricity in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac .

La vie reprend son cours

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 15:47:00 +0200cyberpresse (fr)

Les inondations causées par l'ouragan Isaac en Louisiane ont commencé à s'estomper, la vie semblant...

Police: NH woman arrested 4 times in 26 hours

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 15:47:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Authorities say a New Hampshire woman has been arrested four times in 26 hours for blasting the AC/DC song "Highway to Hell" and other loud music from her home and for throwing a frying pan.

Jordan, UN appeal for $700M to aid Syrian refugees

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 15:17:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Jordan and the U.N. refugee agency are issuing an urgent call for $700 million to help handle the rapidly rising number of Syrian refugees seeking safe haven in the country.

Obama thanks troops who served in Iraq

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 14:57:00 +0200AP (en)

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is thanking troops for their service as he marks the second anniversary of the end of combat operations in Iraq. He says he'll work to ensure that soldiers remain well-equipped and he's promising to assist in their transition to civilian life.

Isaac finally leaves Gulf; uncertainty fills gap

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 14:54:00 +0200washtimes (en)

BELLE CHASSE, La. (AP) As Isaac 's drenching rains and cooling winds drifted north of the Gulf Coast, heat and humidity moved back in along with frustration, exhaustion and uncertainty. People stuck inside stuffy, powerless homes were comparatively lucky. Thousands of others were displaced by floodwaters and had no .

A stomach-churning political ride begins in the US

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 14:52:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

"ALL politics, all the time" is one way of describing the political scene in the United States . Whereas in most countries politicking takes a break after an election and those elected get on with the business of running the country, our giant neighbour to the north is always in the political mode. That's because of the country's peculiar setup.

Obama visits swing states before re-nomination

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 14:48:00 +0200usaToday (en)

President Obama begins a week-long series of campaign events heading into his re-nomination by the Democrats.

Paleo-Artists Breathe Life, and Color, into Dinosaurs

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 14:05:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Dinosaurs, the mystical and often fierce giants that once roamed planet Earth, seem to come alive in the minds of many a child. It was this imagination that led one young dino enthusiast to attempt to bring these paleo-beasts to life through his science-based illustrations.

Campaign duel over storm-ravaged New Orleans

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 13:55:00 +0200iol (en)

White House challenger Mitt Romney has toured storm-ravaged New Orleans in a bid to burnish his presidential credentials.

Floodwaters Begin To Recede After Hurricane Isaac

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 13:48:00 +0200npr (en)

Floodwaters from the remnants of Hurricane Isaac are beginning to recede in parts of Louisiana and Mississippi. One of the places that's still dealing with serious problems is LaPlace, La.

[Watercooler Moment] Toy instructions for Hurricane Isaac evacuation

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 13:32:00 +0200newstalk (en)

With the wave of destruction that has ensued from Hurricane Isaac , however sometimes as a result of tragedies such as this that human kindness and often what’s downright adorable. This was shown by an eight year old girl who left instructions for her cuddly toys regarding how to behave during her absence after being evacuated [.

More flooding, new evacuations in Isaac's wake

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 13:29:00 +0200latimes (en)

As the storm pushes north out of Louisiana, lakes continue to rise and thousands remain in shelters. But businesses are starting to open and cleanup continues.NEW ORLEANS Isaac pushed north and out of Louisiana on Friday, leaving behind swaths of misery flooded neighborhoods, power outages in humid....

Work Begins To Restore Power After Hurricane Isaac

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 13:18:00 +0200npr (en)

Hundreds of thousands of people in the South are out of power in the wake of Hurricane Isaac . Melissa Block talks with one of the workers who is out fixing power lines — Corey Sharpe. He works for DEMCO, the largest power cooperative in Louisiana.

Isaac : Romney devance Obama en Louisiane

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 12:35:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

À peine balayés les confettis de son investiture, le candidat républicain à la Maison-Blanche, Mitt Romney , est reparti vendredi en campagne, modifiant à la dernière minute son programme pour se rendre à La Nouvelle-Orléans, touchée par l'ouragan Isaac .

Ouragan Isaac : Romney se précipite au chevet de la Louisiane

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 12:29:00 +0200alvinet (fr)

Le candidat républicain a devancé Barack Obama pour se rendre à la Nouvelle-Orléans, frappée par la tempête. Source : Nouvel Obs - Articles similaires

Obama thanks troops who served in Iraq

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 12:22:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

President Barack Obama is thanking troops for their service as he marks the second anniversary of the end of combat operations in Iraq. He says he will ensure that soldiers remain well-equipped and vows to assist in their economic transition to civilian life.

Isaac promises drought relief lousy holiday

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 12:19:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Hurricane Isaac has forced them to cancel again.The storm is expected to drop several inches of rain over parts of the Midwest this weekend, and residents are preparing for a soggy holiday with mixed ...

Ouragan Isaac : Romney se précipite au chevet de la Louisiane

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 12:05:00 +0200nouvelobs (fr)

Le candidat républicain a devancé Barack Obama pour se rendre à la Nouvelle-Orléans, frappée par la tempête.Articles en rapportUne panne informatique empêche "Libé" de paraîtreAprès-présidentielle : le moral des Français au plus basMarseille : un homme blessé par balle, le tireur interpelléL'incendie aux portes d'Ajaccio a été maîtriséVIDEO.

Isaac remnants dump rain across Missouri, Illinois

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 12:04:00 +0200msnbc (en)

The remnants of Hurricane Isaac were grinding slowing northward early on Saturday with its center now deep into Missouri and the heavy rain stretching for hundreds of miles east into Illinois amid reports of tornadoes and high winds, meteorologists said.

Louisiana First Hurricane Isaac now Romney and Obama

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 11:48:00 +0200irishsun (en)

US presidential candidate Mitt Romney has visited the state of Louisiana, after Hurricane Isaac left a trail of destruction. The trip came hours after the Republican formally accepted his ...

Romney tours Isaac-affected areas of Gulf

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 11:23:00 +0200aljazeera-en (en)

Republican presidential nominee visits Louisiana in advance of President Obama's Labour Day tour of flooded region.

The nation's weather

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 11:21:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Remnants of Isaac will turn eastward Saturday and move over the Midwest into the Ohio River Valley. This storm system will continue pulling abundant moisture in from the Gulf of Mexico, spreading heavy rains and strong thunderstorms across the mid-Mississippi River valley and Ohio River valley.

The Nation's Weather

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 11:11:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Remnants of Isaac will turn eastward Saturday and move over the Midwest into the Ohio River Valley. This storm system will continue pulling abundant moisture in from the Gulf of Mexico, spreading heavy rains and strong thunderstorms across the mid-Mississippi River valley and Ohio River valley.

Après Tampa, Mitt Romney visite la Louisiane frappée par Isaac

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 11:04:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

JEAN LAFITTE, Louisiane (Reuters) - Mitt Romney , désormais officiellement candidat républicain à la présidence américaine, a effectué une visite impromptue hier en Louisiane, pour jauger les conséquences du passage du phénomène Isaac , après avoir accepté son investiture en vue du vote du 6 novembre lors de la convention de Tampa, en Floride.

Obama to visit hurricane-damaged Louisiana amid campaign events

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 10:58:00 +0200peopledaily (en)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Barack Obama will visit the state of Louisiana next Monday to survey the damage done by Hurricane Isaac this week, which was now downgraded as a tropical storm, said the White House on Friday, when his challenger Mitt Romney detoured to the state.

Après Tampa, Mitt Romney visite la Louisiane frappée par Isaac

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 10:49:00 +0200capital-FR (fr)

Mitt Romney, désormais officiellement candidat républicain à la présidence américaine, a effectué une visite impromptue hier en Louisiane, pour jauger les conséquences du passage du phénomène Isaac , après avoir accepté son investiture en vue du vote du 6 novembre lors de la convention de Tampa, en Floride.

USA. Mitt Romney visite la Louisiane frappée par Isaac

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 10:27:00 +0200OuestFrance (fr)

Mitt Romney, désormais officiellement candidat républicain à la présidence américaine, a effectué une visite impromptue hier en Louisiane,...

Hurricane Kirk Weakens; But Isaac Still A Threat

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 10:17:00 +0200ibtimes-au (en)

Even as Hurricane Isaac weakened to a tropical depression bringing heavy rain and flash floods in Mississippi and the lower Ohio River valley, Hurricane Kirk, the fifth hurricane in the Atlantic hurricane season, advanced toward the north east at 26 km per hour, a National Weather Service Bulletin said.

Hurricane Kirk Weakens; But Isaac Still A Threat

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 09:52:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

Even as Hurricane Isaac weakened to a tropical depression bringing heavy rain and flash floods in Mississippi and the lower Ohio River valley, Hurricane Kirk, the fifth hurricane in the Atlantic hurricane season, advanced toward the north east at 26 km per hour, a National Weather Service Bulletin said.

Armenian FM to meet with OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs in Paris

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 09:50:00 +0200panorama-am-en (en)

“Armenia considers the above decision of the Government of Hungary as an unfriendly act, undermining the good co-operative relations between Armenia and Hungary,” Armenia's Foreign Ministry said in a statement. Source: RA MFA The weather in Armenia will be conditioned by Black Sea front influence.

Hurricane Kirk Weakens; But Isaac Still A Threat

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 09:44:00 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

Even as Hurricane Isaac weakened to a tropical depression bringing heavy rain and flash floods in Mississippi and the lower Ohio River valley, Hurricane Kirk, the fifth hurricane in the Atlantic hurricane season, advanced toward the north east at 26 km per hour, a National Weather Service Bulletin said.

Mind-controlled quadrotor drone could one day help the paralyzed fly

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 09:39:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Robotic devices controlled by brainwaves are a hot area of research, and this new application of thought-control technology is one we really hope takes off. It uses the mind to fully control the movement of a quadrotor helicopter, thanks to … Continue reading →

Isaac finally leaves Gulf; uncertainty fills gap

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 09:39:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

As Isaac 's drenching rains and cooling winds drifted north of the Gulf Coast, heat and humidity moved back in — along with frustration, exhaustion and uncertainty.

Isaac promises drought relief, lousy holiday

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 09:39:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

When drought made Fourth of July fireworks a fire hazard, organizers in Chesterfield, Mo., decided to try again Labor Day weekend. Go figure: Now rain from the remnants of Hurricane Isaac has forced them to cancel again.

Louisiana: First Hurricane Isaac, now Romney and Obama

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 09:38:00 +0200euronews-en (en)

US presidential candidate Mitt Romney has visited the state of Louisiana, after Hurricane Isaac left a trail of destruction. The trip came hours…

Isaac finally leaves Gulf; uncertainty fills gap

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 09:38:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

As Isaac 's drenching rains and cooling winds drifted north of the Gulf Coast, heat and humidity moved back in - along with frustration, exhaustion and uncertainty.

Isaac finally leaves Gulf; uncertainty fills gap

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 09:11:00 +0200AP (en)

BELLE CHASSE, La. (AP) — As Isaac 's drenching rains and cooling winds drifted north of the Gulf Coast, heat and humidity moved back in — along with frustration, exhaustion and uncertainty. People stuck inside stuffy, powerless homes were comparatively lucky.

Isaac drove Mississippi backwards

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 09:09:00 +0200bbc-news (en)

Instruments measuring the flow and height of the Mississippi River find that it ran backward for 24 hours, driven by the storm surge of Hurricane Isaac .

Hurricane Kirk Weakens, Flood Warnings and Tornado Watch Issued For Isaac

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 09:04:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

Even as the Hurricane Isaac weakens to a tropical depression bringing heavy rain and flash floods in Mississippi and lower Ohio River valley, Hurricane Kirk, the fifth hurricane of the Atlantic hurricane season advances toward north east at 26 KM per hour, a National Weather Service Bulletin said.

Etats-Unis: Mitt Romney au chevet des victimes de l'ouragan Isaac

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 09:02:00 +0200arcinfo (fr)

Le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney s'est rendu vendredi à La Nouvelle-Orléans touchée par l'ouragan Isaac . Barack Obama va en faire autant lundi. Lors de sa visite, Mitt Romney a rencontré le gouverneur républicain de Louisiane, Bobby Jindal, et a notamment circulé à bord d'un véhicule équipé pour rouler dans les rues inondées.

Mitt Romney au chevet de la Louisiane

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 09:02:00 +0200euronews-fr (fr)

Contrairement à Georges W. Bush qui avait seulement survolé la zone frappée par Katrina en 2005, Mitt Romney, fraîchement investi candidat…

Isaac remnants dumping heavy rain across Missouri, Illinois

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 08:57:00 +0200nst (en)

The remnants of Hurricane Isaac were grinding slowing northward early on Saturday with its center now deep into Missouri and the heavy rain stretching for hundreds of miles east into Illinois amid reports of tornadoes and high winds, meteorologists said.

Photos

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 08:51:00 +0200cnn (en)

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney talks with a man on the side of the road while on an unscheduled tour of a neighorhood damaged by Hurricane Isaac (now downgraded to a tropical storm) on Friday, August 31, in Lafitte, Louisiana.

PRÉSIDENTIELLE AMÉRICAINE : Romney se rend au chevet de la Louisiane après le passage d'Isaac

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 08:50:00 +0200france24 (fr)

Au lendemain de son investiture par le Parti républicain, Mitt Romney a modifié son programme à la dernière minute pour se rendre au chevet des habitants de La Nouvelle-Orléans en Louisiane, un État durement touché par l’ouragan Isaac .

Hurricane Kirk Weakens, Flood Warnings and Tornado Watch Issued For Isaac

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 08:45:00 +0200ibtimes-au (en)

Even as the Hurricane Isaac weakens to a tropical depression bringing heavy rain and flash floods in Mississippi and lower Ohio River valley, Hurricane Kirk, the fifth hurricane of the Atlantic hurricane season advances toward north east at 26 KM per hour, a National Weather Service Bulletin said.

Mitt Romney Tours Hurricane-hit Louisiana Town Ahead of Obama

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 08:45:00 +0200ibtimes-au (en)

Nearly 600,000 people across Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas are living without electricity in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac .

US ELECTIONS 2012: Romney tours areas of Louisiana ravaged by Isaac

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 08:45:00 +0200france24-en (en)

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney toured areas of Louisiana on Friday that are recovering from the flooding and storm damage caused by Hurricane Isaac . US President Barack Obama is due to tour the region on Monday.

Romney visits Louisiana Obama marks end of Iraq war

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 08:38:00 +0200irishsun (en)

JEAN LAFITTE, La. -- The day after accepting the Republican Party's presidential nomination, Mitt Romney abruptly canceled a campaign appearance in a crucial swing state Friday, Aug. 31, to tour ...

Mitt Romney Tours Hurricane-hit Louisiana Town Ahead of Obama

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 08:33:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

Nearly 600,000 people across Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas are living without electricity in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac .

US campaigns duel over storm-ravaged New Orleans

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 08:31:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

White House challenger Mitt Romney has toured storm-ravaged New Orleans in a bid to burnish his presidential credentials ahead of his November battle with Barack Obama.

Romney devance Obama pour se rendre au chevet des habitants de Louisiane

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 08:25:00 +0200normandie (fr)

A peine balayés les confettis de son investiture, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney est reparti vendredi en campagne, modifiant à la dernière minute son programme pour se rendre à La Nouvelle-Orléans, touchée par l'ouragan Isaac . Barack Obama a dans la foulée annoncé lui aussi....

Mitt Romney Tours Hurricane-hit Louisiana Town Ahead of Obama

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 08:21:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

Nearly 600,000 people across Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas are living without electricity in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac .

Mitt Romney Tours Hurricane-hit Louisiana Town Ahead of Obama

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 08:13:00 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

Nearly 600,000 people across Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas are living without electricity in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac .

US campaigns duel over storm ravaged New Orleans

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 08:08:00 +0200timesofoman (en)

White House challenger Mitt Romney has toured storm-ravaged New Orleans in a bid to burnish his presidential credentials ahead of his November battle with Barack Obama.

Isaac remnants dumping heavy rain across Missouri, Illinois

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 08:02:00 +0200reuters (en)

(Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac were grinding slowing northward early on Saturday with its center now deep into Missouri and the heavy rain stretching for hundreds of miles east into Illinois amid reports of tornadoes and high winds, meteorologists said.

Isaac remnants dumping heavy rain across Missouri, Illinois

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 08:00:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac were grinding slowing northward early on Saturday with its center now deep into Missouri and the heavy rain stretching for hundreds of miles east into Illinois amid reports of tornadoes and high winds, meteorologists said.

U.S. scientists test new marine robot hurricane-hunters

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 07:50:00 +0200panorama-am-en (en)

As Tropical Storm Isaac was on its path through the Caribbean before becoming a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico this week, U.S. scientists were testing an experimental new weather ...

Farmers Insurance Mobile Catastrophe Claims Bus on the Scene in Baton Rouge, LA Helping Customers Who Suffered Damage From Hurricane Isaac / Media Is Invited to Visit the MCC, Contact Jerry Davies (below)

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 07:33:00 +0200finanznachrichten-en (en)

BATON ROUGE, LA -- (Marketwire) -- 09/01/12 -- Farmers Insurance Group® of Companies claims has a Mobile Claims Catastrophe Bus (MCC) in Baton Rouge to help customers stricken by Hurricane Isaac . T...

15.000 réfugiés en 3 jours

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 07:20:00 +0200vosgesmatin (fr)

Des manifestations ont eu lieu hier dans plusieurs villes de Syrie pour réclamer le départ du président Bachar al-Assad, à qui le secrétaire général ...

Flooding hits Arkansas as Isaac heads toward Midwest

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 07:16:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

ST. LOUIS As Gulf Coast residents confronted a waterlogged landscape of flooded homes and debris-covered streets Friday, tatters of what had been Hurricane Isaac blew toward the parched Midwest, dumping more than a foot of rain, causing isolated flash floods and leaving thousands of people without power.

Hurricane Isaac, Venezuelan Oil Refinery Explosion Could Send Oil Prices Up

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 06:50:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

The Hurricane Isaac -related shutdown of at least four U.S. oil refineries and an explosion at a major refinery in Venezuela -- the fourth-largest provider of oil to the U.S. -- could lead to oil prices rising as supply falls.

Mitt Romney visits hurricane zone

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 06:39:00 +0200thedailystarBD (en)

Mitt Romney has visited an emergency centre in hurricane-damaged Louisiana, a day after accepting the Republican nomination for US president.

Jindal defends Romney visit to Louisiana

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 06:36:00 +0200irishsun (en)

As Mitt Romney visited Louisiana's storm-ravaged coast, the state's Indian-American governor Bobby Jindal said he had invited both the Republican presidential nominee and President Barack Obama and ...

For Tired Floridians, Convention Was Hardly Must-See TV

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 06:34:00 +0200IHT (en)

Interviews with voters in Florida suggest that Mitt Romney’s moment was well received by some, but was also lost amid a tide of other urgent concerns.

Mitt Romney Visits Hurricane-Hit States

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 06:19:00 +0200skynews (en)

A day after accepting the Republican nomination, Mitt Romney visits the state of Louisiana as his campaign begins in earnest.

New Orleans recovers as farmers welcome Isaac

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 06:18:00 +0200radioaustralianews (en)

New Orleans residents begin cleaning up after Hurricane Isaac as the storm's remnants bring welcome rain to central US Midwest states.

Mitt Romney Visits Hurricane-Hit States

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 06:14:00 +0200ananova (en)

Mitt Romney has visited America's hurricane-battered Gulf region, a day after accepting the Republican nomination for the presidency. The 65-year-old met with Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal south of New Orleans after Hurricane Isaac caused heavy flooding in areas around the city.

New Orleans recovers as farmers welcome Isaac

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 05:58:00 +0200radioaustralia (en)

New Orleans residents begin cleaning up after Hurricane Isaac as the storm's remnants bring welcome rain to central US Midwest states.

Ramdin fears food shortage in Haiti

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 05:46:00 +0200stabroeknews (en)

(de Ware Tijd) PARAMARIBO – If Haiti, which has been hit by hurricane Isaac , does not get aid soon, food shortages may loom in the region’s poorest country. Crisis talks held by the... View full article at stabroeknews.com

Waters in La. recede after Isaac, leaving a wet mess

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 05:33:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Now classified as a tropical depression, Isaac is still cause for concern. Arkansas, Missouri and Illinois were braced for Isaac-related weather. National Weather Service flood and flash-flood watches and warnings remain in parts of Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana. Because of all the rain, rivers could crest at their highest levels in years.

Romney visits Louisiana flood victims; Obama talks to the troops

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 05:21:00 +0200latimes (en)

A day after the Republican National Convention, each rival chooses a different focus.JEAN LAFITTE, La. The day after accepting the Republican Party's presidential nomination, Mitt Romney abruptly canceled a campaign appearance in a crucial swing state Friday to tour a flood-ravaged area of the....

Waters recede in Louisiana, leaving sopping mess

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 05:15:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Floodwaters from Isaac receded, power came on and businesses opened Friday ahead of the holiday weekend

Volunteers Step Up to Help in US After Isaac

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 05:13:00 +0200voanews (en)

NEW ORLEANS — Hurricane Isaac did not approach the vast destruction of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, but it still displaced large numbers of residents in and around New Orleans. The storm has passed and volunteers are providing food and shelter to those now in need.

Scientists test new marine robot hurricane-hunters

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 05:04:00 +0200thedailyherald (en)

NEW YORK--As Tropical Storm Isaac was on its path through the Caribbean before becoming a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico this week, U.S. scientists were testing an experimental new weather spy tool--an unmanned, marine robot about the size of a surfboard that can gather storm data at sea level.

US campaigns duel over storm-ravaged New Orleans

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 04:57:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

‘It doesn t take a special government commission to tell us what America needs today NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana: White House challenger Mitt Romney ru

Isaac leaves distress, perspective in southeastern Louisiana

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 04:54:00 +0200cnn (en)

Don't tell that, though, to the thousands of residents in St. Tammany, Ascension, Plaquemines and other parishes who Friday found their homes and hometowns still deluged. Even with a few drops of drizzle falling all day and with levels down considerably from the previous day, waters were still 10 feet deep in spots.

Romney visits storm-ravaged Louisiana, Obama on his way

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 04:39:00 +0200cnn (en)

With all sides vowing politicking isn't in order, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney got a close-up view Friday of the devastation caused this week by Hurricane Isaac -- days ahead of a visit by his November foe, President Barack Obama.

Romney starts fall campaign visiting storm victims

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 04:35:00 +0200AP (en)

JEAN LAFITTE, La. (AP) — Republican Mitt Romney launched the final leg of his quest for the White House by visiting storm-battered Louisiana on Friday. He drove through a town that was flooded by Hurricane Isaac in part because it's still outside the vast flooding protection system built with....

Phillips 66 Contributes to Hurricane Isaac Disaster Relief

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 04:32:00 +0200finanznachrichten-en (en)

Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) will contribute $500,000 to the American Red Cross to assist relief operations following Hurricane Isaac and flooding in the Gulf Coast region. In addition, the company will...

Scientists test marine robot hurricane-hunters

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 04:32:00 +0200irishsun (en)

As Tropical Storm Isaac was on its path through the Caribbean before becoming a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico this week, U.S. scientists were testing an experimental new weather spy tool -- an ...

Romney makes post-convention detour to storm-hit Louisiana

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 04:03:00 +0200alertnet-rss (en)

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:03 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Romney stop precedes Obama visit to region * Democrats slam visit as "height of hypocrisy" By Sam Youngman JEAN LAFITTE, La., Aug 31 (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney made an unscheduled visit to Louisiana on Friday to....

Romney meets Hurricane Isaac victims

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 04:02:00 +0200sbs (en)

Mitt Romney has visited America's hurricane-battered Gulf region in an attempt to project an aura of leadership.

Romney Shows Support in Storm-Battered Bayou

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 03:32:00 +0200IHT (en)

Mitt Romney on Friday toured hurricane-ravaged regions of Louisiana, a visit that seemed intended to convey an unmistakable air of presidential authority.

Romney views Hurricane Isaac damage in Louisiana

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 03:30:00 +0200irishsun (en)

The Romneys arrive in New Orleans. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) NEW ORLEANS--Mitt Romney made a last-minute trip to the Gulf Coast to tour storm damage caused by Hurricane Isaac . The Republican ...

Full Episode: GMA 8/31: Hurricane Isaac Causes Dangerous Flood Zone to Grow

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 03:27:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Entire neighborhoods underwater in Gulf Coast; Remembering Lucimarian Roberts; Ann Romney on Mitt Romney's speech.

Mitt Romney makes post-convention detour to storm-hit Louisiana

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 03:26:00 +0200indiatimes (en)

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney made an unscheduled visit to Louisiana on Friday to view damage from Hurricane Isaac , the day after accepting his party's nomination to take on President Barack Obama in the November 6 election.

Factbox: Gulf of Mexico oil, gas operations affected by Isaac

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 03:25:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - Isaac , now a tropical depression, continued to threaten the lower Mississippi valley with heavy rain and flash floods as it moved north after forcing offshore energy producers and coastal refiners to shut operations. Energy companies have begun assessing the damage caused by the storm,....

UPDATE 4-As Isaac fades, sparring over disaster funding

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 03:13:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

* Fading storm still triggers flash floods, tornadoes * New Orleans flood defenses came through unscathed * Onshore insured losses seen up to $2 billion * Offshore oil rigs to restart operations in days By Ellen Wulfhorst and Scott Malone NEW ORLEANS, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane....

As Isaac fades, sparring over disaster funding

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 03:13:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac brought heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the Mississippi Valley on Friday as Gulf Coast residents cleaned up and energy facilities prepared to grind back into operation. Major offshore oil drillers returned staff to their....

Romney starts fall campaign visiting storm victims

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 03:05:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Republican Mitt Romney launched the final leg of his quest for the White House by visiting storm-battered Louisiana on Friday. He drove through a town that was flooded by Hurricane Isaac in part because it's still...

Isaac Weakens, but Flooding Dangers Remain

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 02:56:00 +0200voanews (en)

Rains of one-time Hurricane Isaac are drenching the parched central U.S., even as residents of the Gulf Coast region cope with the vast flooding left in the storm's wake. The National Hurricane Center said Friday that Isaac is now a tropical depression, moving north with diminished winds.

Romney starts fall campaign visiting storm victims

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 02:54:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Republican Mitt Romney launched the final leg of his quest for the White House by visiting storm-battered Louisiana on Friday. He drove through a town that was flooded by Hurricane Isaac in part because it's still outside the vast flooding protection system built with federal funds after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans.

Romney makes post-convention detour to storm-hit Louisiana

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 02:53:00 +0200trust (en)

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:03 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Romney stop precedes Obama visit to region * Democrats slam visit as "height of hypocrisy" By Sam Youngman JEAN LAFITTE, La., Aug 31 (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney made an unscheduled visit to Louisiana on Friday to....

Isaac leaves distress, perspective in southeastern Louisiana

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 02:33:00 +0200cnn (en)

Braithwaite, Louisiana (CNN) -- For Urban Treuil, there's no escaping the misery. Because of Hurricane Isaac , Treuil's home in Braithwaite, Louisiana, is ruined by floodwaters. So, too, is the gas station and convenience store he owned and ran in the community, 15 miles by car and 10 miles as the crow flies from New Orleans.

Obama Marks Second Anniversary of End of Iraq War

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 02:19:00 +0200voanews (en)

WHITE HOUSE — U.S. President Barack Obama observed the second anniversary on Friday of the end of the Iraq War, in a visit to an Army base in Texas. The Democratic president will then spend the Labor Day weekend campaigning, as will his Republican opponent, Mitt Romney. Two years after he announced the end of major U.

Isaac brings heavy rain to Miss. Valley

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 02:19:00 +0200upi (en)

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Tropical Depression Isaac Friday brought heavy rains, tornado watches and the threat of flash floods to the Mississippi River Valley, forecasters said.

Haiti: Haïti : Mise à jour des perspectives de la sécurité alimentaire - Août 2012

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 02:17:00 +0200reliefWeb (fr)

Source: Famine Early Warning System Network Country: Haiti La faible production du printemps, la hausse des prix et l’arrivée de l’ouragan Isaac aggravent la securité alimentaire Le passage de la tempête tropicale Isaac dans les départements de l’Ouest, du Sud’est et des Nippes a enodmmagé les....

Obama to visit Louisiana on Monday: White House

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:53:00 +0200gulf-times (en)

President Barack Obama will visit Louisiana on Monday to meet officials in the state dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac , White House spokesman Jay Carney said yesterday. Obama intends to visit first responders and survey the damage from Hurricane Isaac, and is “making sure that unmet needs are being met,” Carney said.

Storm Isaac provides relief to drought, cleanup begins

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:53:00 +0200gulf-times (en)

The remnants of Hurricane Isaac caused headaches yesterday, bringing heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the Mississippi Valley as Gulf Coast residents began cleaning up. The first hurricane to hit the US this year will be remembered for striking New Orleans on the anniversary of....

Romney tours Isaac's damage; Obama to follow

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:46:00 +0200cnn (en)

Newly minted nominee Mitt Romney got a close look at the flood damage and recovery efforts in Louisiana. President Obama is canceling a trip to Cleveland for his visit.

Les États-Unis au cœur des catastrophes naturelles - Changement climatique

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:41:00 +0200temoignages (fr)

Chaque année, le continent américain doit faire face à un système dépressionnaire dont l'intensité varie selon les périodes. Les États du Sud (à chaque fois les États concernés) craignent un nouveau phénomène de l'ampleur de Katrina, ouragan de force 5 qui aura causé la mort de milliers de personnes....

Ouverture des négociations à Bangkok - Changement climatique

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:41:00 +0200temoignages (fr)

Ces négociations interviennent au moment où un typhon meurtrier a frappé la Corée du Sud et où l'ouragan Isaac (devenu tempête) s'est abattu sur La Nouvelle-Orléans. Cette multiplication des catastrophes naturelles et les vagues de chaleur dans le monde rappellent la nécessité d'agir rapidement contre le réchauffement climatique.

Mitt Romney heads to storm-hit Louisiana as President Obama hits the campaign trail

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:38:00 +0200dailymail (en)

Mitt Romney has cancelled a campaign trip to Virginia to visit a storm-ravaged area outside New Orleans while President Obama heads off to Texas to campaign.

Waters recede in Louisiana, leaving sopping mess

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:34:00 +0200AP (en)

BELLE CHASE, La. (AP) — Floodwaters from Isaac receded, power came on and businesses opened Friday ahead of the holiday weekend, the beginning of what is certain to be a slow recovery for Louisiana. Newly-nominated Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney visited flood-ravaged communities,....

New Orleans recovers as farmers welcome Isaac

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:32:00 +0200abc-au (en)

Gulf Coast residents have begun cleaning up and power supplies are returning in the wake of Hurricane Isaac , as the storm's remnants bring heavy rainfall and the threat of tornadoes to central US Midwest states.

Romney visits hurricane-ravaged US region

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:30:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

REPUBLICAN presidential candidate Mitt Romney has visited areas of Louisiana flooded by Hurricane Isaac , saying he wants to draw attention to their plight.

Romney makes post-convention detour to storm-hit Louisiana

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:28:00 +0200reuters (en)

JEAN LAFITTE, Louisiana (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney made an unscheduled visit to Louisiana on Friday to view damage from Hurricane Isaac , the day after accepting his party's nomination to take on President Barack Obama in the November 6 election.

Romney takes last-minute trip to storm-damaged Louisiana

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:27:00 +0200usaToday (en)

The trip, which jumped ahead of President Obama's visit on Monday, sparked criticism from Democrats.

Hurricane Isaac triggers flash floods tornadoes

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:26:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Hurricane Isaac storm photos NEW ORLEANS - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac brought heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the Mississippi Valley on Friday as Gulf Coast residents ...

Fading storm triggers flash floods

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:26:00 +0200irishsun (en)

New Orleans - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac caused headaches on Friday, bringing heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the Mississippi Valley as Gulf Coast residents began cleaning ...

Hurricane Interlude, Inside the #Eastwooding Studio, Joe Biden-opoulos, Fact-Checking Romney (PM Note)

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:24:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Good night, RNC. Here we come, DNC. We look forward to the ‘You Built It’ LEGO sets – http://abcn.ws/QKQXjB …And we look forward to the Lincoln Chaffee’s answer to Artur Davis… In between – Romney visited hurricane damage today – http://abcn.ws/T1b1zg Obama will go Monday...

Sifting through damage in Isaac's wake

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:14:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

New engineering may have spared New Orleans from storm's brunt, but it wasn't the case for residents of neighboring Braithwaite

Work Begins To Restore Power After Hurricane Isaac

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:13:00 +0200npr (en)

Hundreds of thousands of people in the South are out of power in the wake of Hurricane Isaac . Melissa Block talks with one of the workers who is out fixing power lines — Corey Sharpe. He works for DEMCO, the largest power cooperative in Louisiana.

Romney makes post-convention detour to storm-hit Louisiana

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:12:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

JEAN LAFITTE, Louisiana (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney made an unscheduled visit to Louisiana on Friday to view damage from Hurricane Isaac , the day after accepting his party's nomination to take on President Barack Obama in the November 6 election.

Pakistan beat Australia by seven wickets

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:12:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Pakistan beat Australia by seven wickets in the second one-day international here on Friday, levelling the three-match series by 1-1 at Abu Dhabi Stadium.

Hurricane Interlude, Inside the #Eastwooding Studio, Joe Biden-opoulos, Fact-Checking Romney (PM Note)

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:12:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Good night, RNC. Here we come, DNC. We look forward to the ‘You Built It’ LEGO sets – http://abcn.ws/QKQXjB …And we look forward to the Lincoln Chaffee’s answer to Artur Davis… In between – Romney visited hurricane damage today – http://abcn.ws/T1b1zg Obama will go Monday...

Romney devance Obama pour se rendre au chevet des habitants de Louisiane

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:06:00 +0200varmatin (fr)

A peine balayés les confettis de son investiture, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney est reparti vendredi en campagne, modifiant à la dernière minute son programme pour se rendre à La Nouvelle-Orléans, touchée par l'ouragan Isaac . Barack Obama a dans la foulée annoncé lui aussi....

Romney visits areas hit by Isaac

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:03:00 +0200sligochampion (en)

Mitt Romney has visited America's hurricane-battered Gulf region in an attempt to project an aura of leadership, a day after accepting the Republican nomination to challenge President Barack Obama in this year's election.

Scientists test new marine robot hurricane-hunters

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:02:00 +0200alertnet-rss (en)

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:35 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Unmanned watercraft will relay data from inside storm * They are cheaper to operate than planes and boats * Military version is called the 'Shark' By Harriet McLeod Aug 31 (Reuters) - As Tropical Storm Isaac was on its path through the....

Pluses, minuses for Romney's convention

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:57:00 +0200AP (en)

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Republican convention propelled Mitt Romney into the fall campaign on a high note, thanks to his well-received acceptance speech, an appealing cast of future party leaders and a relentless drumbeat of criticism of President Barack Obama's record and leadership.

Obama to Visit Louisiana in Isaac's Wake

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:52:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

President Obama will visit Louisiana on Monday to assess the damage in the wake of Hurricane Isaac , the White House announced Friday. “Our hearts are obviously with all the folks who are down in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast who are dealing with the aftermath...

Labor Day gas prices will set a record

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:48:00 +0200latimes (en)

Friday's national average for a gallon of gasoline was $3.829, beating the Labor Day record high set in 2008. Hurricane Isaac , Chevron refinery fire are factors.As they hit the highway for that last road trip of summer, many drivers will pay more for a gallon of gasoline than during any previous Labor Day holiday weekend.

Romney diverts from campaign to visit hurricane-flooded Louisiana

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:48:00 +0200latimes (en)

JEAN LAFITTE, La. Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney toured a flood-ravaged area of the Louisiana bayou on Friday in the aftermath of the hurricane that disrupted his party’s national convention in Florida.

Romney meets Hurricane Isaac victims

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:48:00 +0200latimes (en)

JEAN LAFITTE, La. -- Jodie Chiarello lost everything when Hurricane Isaac struck this bayou fishing town near New Orleans.

Romney visits areas hit by Isaac

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:38:00 +0200herald-ie (en)

Mitt Romney has visited America's hurricane-battered Gulf region in an attempt to project an aura of leadership, a day after accepting the Republican nomination to challenge President Barack Obama in this year's election.

Romney visits areas hit by Isaac

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:35:00 +0200argus (en)

Mitt Romney has visited America's hurricane-battered Gulf region in an attempt to project an aura of leadership, a day after accepting the Republican nomination to challenge President Barack Obama in this year's election.

Romney visits areas hit by Isaac

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:34:00 +0200independent-ie (en)

Mitt Romney has visited America's hurricane-battered Gulf region in an attempt to project an aura of leadership, a day after accepting the Republican nomination to challenge President Barack Obama in this year's election.

Romney devance Obama pour se rendre au chevet des habitants de Louisiane

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:32:00 +0200nordeclair (fr)

A peine balayés les confettis de son investiture, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney est reparti vendredi en campagne, modifiant à la dernière minute son programme pour se rendre à La Nouvelle-Orléans, touchée par l'ouragan Isaac . » Lire la suite...

Obama to Visit Louisiana in Isaac's Wake

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:31:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

President Obama will visit Louisiana on Monday to assess the damage in the wake of Hurricane Isaac , the White House announced Friday. “Our hearts are obviously with all the folks who are down in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast who are dealing with the aftermath...

As Isaac fades, sparring over disaster funding

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:31:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac brought heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the Mississippi Valley on Friday as Gulf Coast residents cleaned up and energy facilities prepared to grind back into operation. Major offshore oil drillers returned staff to their....

Mitt Romney auprès des sinistrés

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:30:00 +0200tdg (fr)

Au lendemain de la convention de son parti, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney a changé son programme de campagne pour se rendre vendredi à La Nouvelle-Orléans touchée par la tempête Isaac . Son adversaire Barack Obama va faire de même lundi.

Romney visits areas hit by Isaac

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:27:00 +0200corkman (en)

Mitt Romney has visited America's hurricane-battered Gulf region in an attempt to project an aura of leadership, a day after accepting the Republican nomination to challenge President Barack Obama in this year's election.

Scientists test new marine robot hurricane-hunters

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:25:00 +0200irishsun (en)

(Reuters) - As Tropical Storm Isaac was on its path through the Caribbean before becoming a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico this week, U.S. scientists were testing an experimental new weather spy ...

Romney Visits Storm Ravaged Area, Meets with Officials in Louisiana

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:21:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

KENNER, La – Mitt Romney traveled today in the storm-ravaged state of Louisiana, meeting with Gov. Bobby Jindal and surveying damage caused by Hurricane Isaac . “I’m here to learn and obviously to draw some attention to what’s going here,” Romney told Jindal. “So that people...

La Nouvelle-Orléans, étape obligatoire pour Romney et Obama

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:19:00 +0200LeMonde (fr)

Après le passage d' Isaac , les deux candidats veulent éviter de répéter l'erreur de George W. Bush en 2005. Le candidat républicain a modifié son programme à la dernière minute pour s'y rendre vendredi. Le président Obama n'y sera que lundi.

Romney tours Isaac-hit areas

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:19:00 +0200upi (en)

JEAN LAFITTE, La., Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Newly minted Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney toured storm-ravaged areas of Louisiana Friday, declaring, "I'm here to learn."

Romney devance Obama pour se rendre au chevet des habitants de Louisiane

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:18:00 +0200alvinet (fr)

A peine balayés les confettis de son investiture, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney est reparti vendredi en campagne, modifiant à la... Source : Le Courrier Picard - Articles similaires

Romney devance Obama pour se rendre au chevet des habitants de Louisiane

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:18:00 +0200alvinet (fr)

A peine balayés les confettis de son investiture, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney est reparti vendredi en campagne, modifiant à la... Source : TV5 Monde - Articles similaires

La Nouvelle-Orléans, étape obligatoire pour Romney et Obama

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:18:00 +0200alvinet (fr)

Après le passage d' Isaac , le candidat républicain a modifié son programme à la dernière minute pour s'y rendre vendredi. Objectif : se montrer proche de la... Source : Yahoo! Actualités - Articles similaires

Mitt Romney auprès des sinistrés

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:18:00 +0200alvinet (fr)

Au lendemain de la convention de son parti, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney a changé son programme de campagne pour se rendre vendredi à La... Source : Le Matin - Articles similaires

Obama to visit hurricane-damaged Louisiana amid campaign events

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:16:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Barack Obama will visit the state of Louisiana next Monday to survey the damage done by Hurricane Isaac this week, which was now downgraded as a tropical storm, said the White House on Friday, when his challenger Mitt Romney detoured to the state.

Romney visits areas hit by Isaac

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:10:00 +0200drogheda-independent (en)

Mitt Romney has visited America's hurricane-battered Gulf region in an attempt to project an aura of leadership, a day after accepting the Republican nomination to challenge President Barack Obama in this year's election.

Mitt Romney auprès des sinistrés

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:09:00 +020024heures (fr)

Au lendemain de la convention de son parti, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney a changé son programme de campagne pour se rendre vendredi à La Nouvelle-Orléans touchée par la tempête Isaac . Son adversaire Barack Obama va faire de même lundi.

Mitt Romney auprès des sinistrés

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:05:00 +0200lematin-CH (fr)

Au lendemain de la convention de son parti, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney a changé son programme de campagne pour se rendre vendredi à La Nouvelle-Orléans touchée par la tempête Isaac . Son adversaire Barack Obama va faire de même lundi.

Isaac outages add to La. heat; twister alerts inland

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:02:00 +0200msnbc (en)

Hundreds of thousands of people in Louisiana suffered in humid heat due to power outages caused by Isaac , while tornado alerts were issued for five other states.

Romney devance Obama pour se rendre au chevet des habitants de Louisiane

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:01:00 +0200nicematin (fr)

A peine balayés les confettis de son investiture, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney est reparti vendredi en campagne, modifiant à la dernière minute son programme pour se rendre à La Nouvelle-Orléans, touchée par l'ouragan Isaac . Barack Obama a dans la foulée annoncé lui aussi....

Islamic Relief USA Emergency Teams Continue Isaac Relief Efforts

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:01:00 +0200finanznachrichten-en (en)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA), a relief and development organization based in the D.C. metro area continues to provide disaster relief to communiti...

Romney starts campaign visiting storm victims

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:01:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Republican Mitt Romney launched the final leg of his quest for the White House by visiting storm-battered Louisiana on Friday, driving through a flooded town and talking with residents and local officials in a trip he said he hoped would "draw some attention" to Hurricane Isaac 's victims.

Romney Visits Storm Ravaged Area, Meets with Officials in Louisiana

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:01:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

KENNER, La – Mitt Romney traveled today in the storm-ravaged state of Louisiana, meeting with Gov. Bobby Jindal and surveying damage caused by Hurricane Isaac . “I’m here to learn and obviously to draw some attention to what’s going here,” Romney told Jindal. “So that people...

Isaac renews old debate about Louisiana levees

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:01:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

When Hurricane Isaac whirled into the Gulf Coast this week, the federal levee system protecting New Orleans did its job. But the patchwork of floodwalls shielding subdivisions outside the city and rural fishing and farming communities was no match for the drenching storm.

Factbox: U.S. Gulf Coast utilities restore power after Isaac

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:01:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - Fewer than 550,000 homes and businesses in Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas were without electricity for a third day as of Friday afternoon as utility crews worked to clear debris and restore power in the wake of Hurricane Isaac which hit the Louisiana coast Tuesday evening.

Romney devance Obama pour se rendre au chevet des habitants de Louisiane

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:59:00 +0200corsematin (fr)

A peine balayés les confettis de son investiture, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney est reparti vendredi en campagne, modifiant à la dernière minute son programme pour se rendre à La Nouvelle-Orléans, touchée par l'ouragan Isaac . Barack Obama a dans la foulée annoncé lui aussi....

As Isaac fades, sparring over disaster funding

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:58:00 +0200reuters (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac brought heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the Mississippi Valley on Friday as Gulf Coast residents cleaned up and energy facilities prepared to grind back into operation.

Romney starts campaign visiting storm victims

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:49:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Republican Mitt Romney launched the final leg of his quest for the White House by visiting storm-battered Louisiana on Friday, driving through a flooded town and talking with residents and local officials in a trip he said...

Romney devance Obama pour se rendre au chevet des habitants de Louisiane

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:47:00 +0200france24 (fr)

A peine balayés les confettis de son investiture, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney est reparti vendredi en campagne, modifiant à la dernière minute son programme pour se rendre à La Nouvelle-Orléans, touchée par l'ouragan Isaac . Barack Obama a dans la foulée annoncé lui aussi....

Romney starts campaign visiting storm victims

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:45:00 +0200AP (en)

JEAN LAFITTE, La. (AP) — Republican Mitt Romney launched the final leg of his quest for the White House by visiting storm-battered Louisiana on Friday, driving through a flooded town and talking with residents and local officials in a trip he said he hoped would "draw some attention" to Hurricane Isaac 's victims.

Romney devance Obama pour se rendre au chevet des habitants de Louisiane

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:39:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

Mitt Romney voyageait à bord d'un tout nouvel avion destiné à sa campagne, dévoilé à Lakeland, pour son premier jour en tant que candidat officiel du Parti républicain. Ce statut lui permet d'utiliser tous les fonds de campagne récoltés pour l'élection, une enveloppe bien garnie puisque les....

Presidential Proclamation -- National Preparedness Month, 2012

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:39:00 +0200Whitehouse (en)

NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH, 2012 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION As thousands of our fellow Americans respond to and recover from the damage done by Hurricane Isaac , we are called to remember that throughout our history, emergencies and natural disasters have tested the fabric of our country.

Romney devance Obama pour se rendre au chevet des habitants de Louisiane

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:38:00 +0200lunion (fr)

A peine balayés les confettis de son investiture, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney est reparti vendredi en campagne, modifiant à la dernière minute son programme pour se rendre à La Nouvelle-Orléans, touchée par l'ouragan Isaac . Barack Obama a dans la foulée annoncé lui aussi....

Romney devance Obama pour se rendre au chevet des habitants de Louisiane

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:35:00 +0200leparisien (fr)

A peine balayés les confettis de son investiture, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney est reparti vendredi en campagne, modifiant à la dernière minute son programme pour se...

Isaac moves on, oil platform staff returns

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:35:00 +0200ibtimes-au (en)

The remnants of Hurricane Isaac brought heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the Mississippi Valley on Friday as Gulf Coast residents cleaned up and energy facilities geared back into operation - in one case with government help.

Isaac renews old debate about Louisiana levees

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:34:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

When Hurricane Isaac whirled into the Gulf Coast this week, the federal levee system protecting New Orleans did its job. But the patchwork of floodwalls shielding subdivisions outside the city and rural fishing and farming...

Scientists test new marine robot hurricane-hunters

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:34:00 +0200trust (en)

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:35 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Unmanned watercraft will relay data from inside storm * They are cheaper to operate than planes and boats * Military version is called the 'Shark' By Harriet McLeod Aug 31 (Reuters) - As Tropical Storm Isaac was on its path through the....

Romney devance Obama pour se rendre au chevet des habitants de Louisiane

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:32:00 +0200lamontagne (fr)

A peine balayés les confettis de son investiture, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney est reparti vendredi en campagne, modifiant à la dernière minute son programme pour se rendre à La Nouvelle-Orléans, touchée par l'ouragan Isaac . Barack Obama a dans la foulée annoncé lui aussi....

Romney diverts from campaign trail to visit hurricane-flooded La.

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:32:00 +0200latimes (en)

JEAN LAFITTE, La. Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romneytoured a flood-ravaged area of the Louisiana bayou on Friday in the aftermath of the hurricane that disrupted his party’s national convention in Florida.

'Summer of troubles' at refineries means record holiday gas prices

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:32:00 +0200latimes (en)

The summer of 2012's widespread refinery and petroleum pipeline problems, as one analyst put it, will mean that many Americans will face record high gasoline prices during the long Labor Day holiday weekend.

Romney devance Obama pour se rendre au chevet des habitants de Louisiane

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:31:00 +0200courrier-picard (fr)

A peine balayés les confettis de son investiture, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney est reparti vendredi en campagne, modifiant à la dernière minute son programme pour se rendre à La Nouvelle-Orléans, touchée par l'ouragan I...

Haïti : La faible production du printemps, la hausse des prix et l’arrivée de l’ouragan Isaac aggravent la securité alimentaire

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:31:00 +0200reliefweb-headlines (fr)

La faible production du printemps, la hausse des prix et l’arrivée de l’ouragan Isaac aggravent la securité alimentaire Le passage de la tempête tropicale Isaac dans les départements de l’Ouest, du Sud’est et des Nippes a enodmmagé les infrastructures agricoles et détruit des parcelles emblavées.

Romney devance Obama pour se rendre au chevet des habitants de Louisiane

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:30:00 +02007sur7 (fr)

A peine balayés les confettis de son investiture, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney est reparti vendredi en campagne, modifiant à la dernière minute son programme pour se rendre à ...

Romney devance Obama pour se rendre au chevet des habitants de Louisiane

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:30:00 +0200laprovence (fr)

Par Michael MATHES LA NOUVELLE-ORLEANS (AFP) - A peine balayés les confettis de son investiture, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney est reparti vendredi en campagne, modifiant à la dernière minute son programme pour se...

Mitt Romney se rend à La Nouvelle-Orléans avant Obama

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:28:00 +0200cyberpresse (fr)

À peine balayés les confettis de son investiture, le candidat républicain à la Maison-Blanche Mitt...

In La., Romney asks where the water came from

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:28:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Newly minted Republican nominee Mitt Romney tours flooded Lafitte area and asks, "Did the water come from the sky, or the rivers, or the ocean?"

Labor Day gas prices no picnic for US drivers

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:23:00 +0200globalpost (en)

Don’t expect a holiday at the pumps just yet, with gas prices rising slightly today ahead of the Labor Day long weekend across North America. The average US price climbed .03 cents to 3.83 per gallon, Today’s slight bump at the pump puts August prices 9.4 percent higher than they were in July.

Isaac Renews Old Debate About Louisiana Levees

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:20:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Isaac renews old debate about levees: Is it worth the cost to build them in rural areas?

Romney devance Obama pour se rendre au chevet des habitants de Louisiane

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:19:00 +0200m6 (fr)

A peine balayés les confettis de son investiture, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney est reparti vendredi en campagne, modifiant à la dernière minute son programme pour se rendre à La Nouvelle-Orléans, touchée par l'ouragan Isaac .

Romney devance Obama pour se rendre au chevet des habitants de Louisiane

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:17:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

A peine balayés les confettis de son investiture, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney est reparti vendredi en campagne, modifiant à la dernière minute son programme pour se rendre à La Nouvelle-Orléans, touchée par l'ouragan Isaac .

Romney devance Obama pour se rendre au chevet des habitants de Louisiane

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:16:00 +0200lest-eclair (fr)

A peine balayés les confettis de son investiture, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney est reparti vendredi en campagne, modifiant à la dernière minute son programme pour se rendre à La Nouvelle-Orléans, touchée par l'ouragan Isaac . Barack Obama a dans la foulée annoncé lui aussi....

Isaac moves on, oil platform staff returns

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:16:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

The remnants of Hurricane Isaac brought heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the Mississippi Valley on Friday as Gulf Coast residents cleaned up and energy facilities geared back into operation - in one case with government help.

Romney devance Obama pour se rendre au chevet des habitants de Louisiane

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:14:00 +0200nordlittoral (fr)

A peine balayés les confettis de son investiture, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney est reparti vendredi en campagne, modifiant à la dernière minute son programme pour se rendre à La Nouvelle-Orléans, touchée par l'ouragan Isaac .

Romney devance Obama pour se rendre au chevet des habitants de Louisiane

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:13:00 +0200ladepeche (fr)

A peine balayés les confettis de son investiture, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney est reparti vendredi en campagne, modifiant à la dernière minute son programme pour se...

Waters recede in Louisiana, leaving sopping mess

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:13:00 +0200AP (en)

BELLE CHASE, La. (AP) — Floodwaters from Isaac receded, power came on and businesses opened Friday ahead of the holiday weekend, the beginning of what is certain to be a slow recovery for Louisiana. Newly-nominated Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney visited flood-ravaged communities,....

Romney devance Obama pour se rendre au chevet des habitants de Louisiane

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:12:00 +0200lanouvellerepublique (fr)

A peine balayés les confettis de son investiture, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney est reparti vendredi en campagne, modifiant à la dernière minute son programme pour se rendre à La Nouvelle-Orléans, touchée par l'ouragan Isaac .

U.S. Gulf Coast in recovery mode after Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:12:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

The first hurricane to hit the United States this year will be remembered for striking New Orleans on the anniversary of 2005's deadly Hurricane Katrina - and providing a first, successful test of the city's new $14.5 billion flood controls. Now a tropical depression, Isaac is still likely to trigger tornadoes as it passes over the central U.

Isaac moves on, oil platform staff returns

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:12:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

Major offshore oil drillers were returning staff to their platforms in the Gulf of Mexico, although operations were expected to take several days to ramp up. The first hurricane to hit the United States this year will be remembered for striking New Orleans on the anniversary of 2005's deadly....

U.S. Gulf Coast in recovery mode after Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:12:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac brought heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the Mississippi Valley on Friday as Gulf Coast residents cleaned up and major energy facilities geared back into operation. The first hurricane to hit the United States this year will....

Isaac moves on, oil platform staff returns

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:10:00 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

The remnants of Hurricane Isaac brought heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the Mississippi Valley on Friday as Gulf Coast residents cleaned up and energy facilities geared back into operation - in one case with government help.

Isaac lumbers on as Louisiana mounts recovery

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:09:00 +0200CBC (en)

Floodwaters from Isaac receded, power came on and businesses opened Friday ahead of the holiday weekend, the beginning of what is certain to be a slow recovery for Louisiana.

Hurricane Isaac storm surge reversed flow of Mississippi River

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:08:00 +0200csmonitor (en)

Hurricane Isaac was only a Category 1, but its storm surge and slow pace led to inland flooding and reversed the Mississippi for 24 hours. Scientists are working to better forecast these effects.

Parts of Louisiana hit by Isaac on radar of both Obama, Romney

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:59:00 +0200cnn (en)

Newly minted Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama will get a closeup view of the flood damage and recovery efforts in Louisiana, punched out and drenched this week by Hurricane Isaac .

Scientists test new marine robot hurricane-hunters

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:57:00 +0200reuters (en)

(Reuters) - As Tropical Storm Isaac was on its path through the Caribbean before becoming a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico this week, U.S. scientists were testing an experimental new weather spy tool - an unmanned, marine robot about the size of a surfboard that can gather storm data at sea level.

Isaac promises drought relief lousy holiday

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:52:00 +0200irishsun (en)

ST. LOUIS -- When drought made Fourth of July fireworks a fire hazard, organizers in Chesterfield, Mo., decided to try again Labor Day weekend. Go figure: Now rain from the remnants of Hurricane ...

Three dead as Isaac drenches Louisiana

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:52:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Houses are partially submerged in flood waters after a Hurricane Isaac levee breach in Braithwaite, Louisiana August 31, 2012. The breach occurred as Hurricane Isaac came on land Tuesday night. The ...

Spectacular Curiosity Panorama Puts You on Mars

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:48:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

This is what it's like to be the Curiosity rover right now, staring out at the Martian landscape.

Isaac moves on, oil platform staff returns

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:48:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac brought heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the Mississippi Valley on Friday as Gulf Coast residents cleaned up and energy facilities geared back into operation - in one case with government help.

Scientists test new marine robot hurricane-hunters

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:48:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - As Tropical Storm Isaac was on its path through the Caribbean before becoming a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico this week, U.S. scientists were testing an experimental new weather spy tool - an unmanned, marine robot about the size of a surfboard that can gather storm data at sea level.

*Hack, Hack, Wheeze* Hookahs May Be as Harmful as Cigarettes

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:48:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Smoking tobacco through a hookah may be trendy, but smokers who go the water pipe route may be fooling themselves if they think it’s safer than smoking cigarettes.

Isaac moves on, oil platform staff returns

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:36:00 +0200reuters-af (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac brought heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the Mississippi Valley on Friday as Gulf Coast residents cleaned up and energy facilities geared back into operation - in one case with government help.

Isaac moves on, oil platform staff returns

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:35:00 +0200thestar-my (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac brought heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the Mississippi Valley on Friday as Gulf Coast residents cleaned up and energy facilities geared back into operation - in one case with government help.

Isaac moves on, oil platform staff returns

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:27:00 +0200reuters (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac brought heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the Mississippi Valley on Friday as Gulf Coast residents cleaned up and energy facilities geared back into operation - in one case with government help.

Isaac Promises Drought Relief, Lousy Holiday

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:19:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Midwesterners welcome drought relief promised by Isaac but lament ruined holiday plans

Ryan Says His Ticket Needs To Do More Than Say the President is 'No Good'

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:19:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Richmond, Va. — Paul Ryan was supposed to be rallying here with his running mate, but when Mitt Romney announced he was heading to Louisiana to visit parts of New Orleans hit hard by Hurricane Isaac , Ryan got a different wing man: House Majority Leader...

Do More Than Say the President is 'No Good'

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:18:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Richmond, Va. — Paul Ryan was supposed to be rallying here with his running mate, but when Mitt Romney announced he was heading to Louisiana to visit parts of New Orleans hit hard by Hurricane Isaac , Ryan got a different wing man: House Majority Leader...

Small but Deadly: Swallowing Button Batteries Can Be Fatal for Kids

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:18:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Without them our cameras wouldn’t flash and our flashlights wouldn’t glow. But if swallowed, button batteries can cause serious injury and even death in children, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.

Bernanke speech boosts TSX, gold miners lead

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:18:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian stocks closed higher on Friday, led by gold miners as U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke left the door wide open for further monetary easing that would lend support to commodities. The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index unofficially closed up 62.61 points, or 0.

Cousin of NJ supermarket shooter: 'He was blank'

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:18:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

A cousin of the gunman in a New Jersey supermarket shooting spree says he has not been the same since his mother died about five years ago.

LAKELAND, Fla. ? Republican presidential nominee Mitt ...

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:16:00 +0200adhoc (en)

Mitt Romney flies to Louisiana to view storm damage; Obama to visit Monday LAKELAND, Fla. ? Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney urged Americans to ?hold us accountable? for campaign promises as he rallied supporters before flying to the New Orleans area Friday to view damage from Hurricane Isaac .

US Gulf Coast in recovery mode after Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:01:00 +0200alertnet-rss (en)

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:57 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Fading storm still triggers flash floods, tornadoes * New Orleans flood defenses came through unscathed * Onshore insured losses seen up to $2 billion By Ellen Wulfhorst and Scott Malone NEW ORLEANS, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The remnants of....

Romney arrives in Louisiana for storm visit

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:56:00 +0200AP (en)

JEAN LAFITTE, La. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney detoured to hurricane-damaged Louisiana on Friday as he campaigned his way out of the Republican National Convention, touring a flooded community and saying he hoped his visit would rivet public attention on victims' needs.

Tropical Storm Isaac Path Set For Missouri, Obama And Romney Headed To Louisiana As Storm Settles

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:56:00 +0200ibtimes-au (en)

As tropical storm Isaac , downgraded from a hurricane, heads for Southern Missouri, President Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney are en route to Louisiana to view storm damage.

Romney visits Louisiana Friday, Obama to visit Monday

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:52:00 +0200globalpost (en)

Mitt Romney visited Louisiana on Friday to survey the damage after the state was hit by Hurricane Isaac , "I'm here to learn," the GOP presidential candidate during his stop. Though a campaign spokeswoman told Politico earlier that President Barack Obama had no plans to visit the Gulf state, it was announced later that he would make visit.

Mississippi National Guard Special Forces boat teams rescue residents post-Hurricane Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:50:00 +0200globalsecurity (en)

Special Forces Soldiers with 2/20th Special Forces Group (Airborne) responded to Hurricane Isaac making landfall on the Mississippi gulf coast beginning Wednesday morning.

Isaac promises drought relief, lousy holiday

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:49:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

When drought made Fourth of July fireworks a fire hazard, organizers in Chesterfield, Mo., decided to try again Labor Day weekend. Go figure: Now rain from the remnants of Hurricane Isaac has forced them to cancel again.

Mitt Romney visiting Hurricane Isaac damage ahead of Obamas visit

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:49:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Massachusetts governor was expected to visit an emergency command center in Lafitte, La., where emergency crews were helping victims of Hurricane Isaac . The storm brought severe flooding to the area ...

Romney Arrives in La. for Storm Visit

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:47:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Romney detours to Louisiana after Republican convention to survey areas flooded by hurricane

Factbox: Gulf of Mexico oil, gas operations affected by Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:47:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - Isaac , now a tropical depression, continued to threaten the lower Mississippi valley with heavy rain and flash floods as it moved north after forcing offshore energy producers and coastal refiners to shut operations. Energy companies have begun assessing the damage caused by the storm,....

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area in Colorado offers season pass that's good for 2 winters

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:47:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

KEYSTONE, Colo. - Arapahoe Basin Ski Area is selling a season pass that's good for not just one season but two.

Aspen expanding Snowmass ski resort, Arapahoe Basin expansion on drawing board

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:47:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

ASPEN, Colo. - The Aspen Skiing Co. says it will open 230 acres of new terrain on Burnt Mountain, making the Snowmass Ski Area the second-largest ski resort in Colorado behind Vail.

Isaac promises drought relief, lousy holiday

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:47:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Residents in the drought-stricken Midwest have been begging for rain, but many are watching the soggy approach of the remnants of Hurricane Isaac with mixed emotions: Did it have to ruin the end-of-summer party?

Shell restaffing U.S. Gulf, production restarts to follow

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:47:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Royal Dutch Shell Plc said on Friday the company was restaffing its shut Gulf of Mexico operations, but production ramp-ups to pre- Isaac levels could take three to five days after inspections wrap up. Shell also said production ramp-up speed will depend on refining operations....

Romney surveys battered Louisiana

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:46:00 +0200CBC (en)

Mitt Romney is making the first stop of his fall campaign for the White House a visit to hurricane-damage Louisiana, hoping to convince Americans he is not just the right man to fix the economy but an all-around leader for the nation.

Tropical Storm Isaac Path Set For Missouri, Obama And Romney Headed To Louisiana As Storm Settles

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:46:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

As tropical storm Isaac , downgraded from a hurricane, heads for Southern Missouri, President Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney are en route to Louisiana to view storm damage.

Help for the Gulf Coast in Isaac's wake

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:41:00 +0200cnn (en)

The Louisiana Army National Guard and Louisiana Air National Guard distributed aid at Skelly-Rupp Stadium in Algiers on Friday. Storm dumped up to 20 inches of rain in some areas Thousands of Gulf Coast residents evacuated their homes Red Cross: The area is still in the throes of an ongoing....

Tropical Storm Isaac Path Set For Missouri, Obama And Romney Headed To Louisiana As Storm Settles

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:40:00 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

As tropical storm Isaac , downgraded from a hurricane, heads for Southern Missouri, President Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney are en route to Louisiana to view storm damage.

U.S. Gulf Coast in recovery mode after Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:40:00 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

The remnants of Hurricane Isaac brought heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the Mississippi Valley on Friday as Gulf Coast residents cleaned up and major energy facilities geared back into operation.

Isaac on Obama, Romney radar

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:33:00 +0200cnn (en)

Newly minted Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama will get a closeup view of the flood damage and recovery efforts in Louisiana, punched out and drenched this week by Hurricane Isaac .

Romney devance Obama pour se rendre au chevet des habitants de Louisiane

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:29:00 +0200france-amerique (fr)

A peine balayés les confettis de son investiture, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney est reparti vendredi en campagne, modifiant à la dernière minute son programme pour se rendre à La Nouvelle-Orléans, touchée par l'ouragan Isaac .

Tropical Storm Isaac Path Set For Missouri, Obama And Romney Headed To Louisiana As Storm Settles

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:23:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

As tropical storm Isaac , downgraded from a hurricane, heads for Southern Missouri, President Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney are en route to Louisiana to view storm damage.

Romney heads for Louisiana

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:18:00 +0200upi (en)

LAKELAND, Fla., Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Mitt Romney headed for Louisiana Friday to tour Hurricane Isaac -ravaged areas one day after his triumphant appearance at the Republican National Convention.

Gas Prices Expected To Retreat As Isaac Fades

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:11:00 +0200npr (en)

With the remnants of Isaac dissipating, economists are saying the storm's national economic impact will be relatively muted and short lived. After the Labor Day weekend ends, gasoline prices are expected to begin easing down from their storm-related run-up.

Obama to focus on veterans, military at Fort Bliss, on anniversary of Iraq combat end

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:10:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

EL PASO — President Obama will continue his emphasis on serving veterans and military families with a visit to Fort Bliss on Friday to announce a new executive order expanding suicide prevention and substance-abuse services for those who have served in the armed forces. Read full article >>

Melanie Martinez: the unluckiest woman in America

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:10:00 +0200guardian (en)

Last week hurricane Isaac destroyed the Louisiana resident's home – for the fifth time After losing four houses to four hurricanes Melanie Martinez was arguably America's unluckiest woman. There was Betsy in 1965, Juan in 1985, George in 1998 and Katrina in 2005, ferocious storms that swept in from....

Romney arrives in Louisiana for storm visit

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:08:00 +0200AP (en)

JEAN LAFITTE, La. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney detoured to hurricane-damaged Louisiana on Friday as he campaigned his way out of the Republican National Convention on the final leg of his quest for the White House, touring a flooded community and saying he hoped his visit would focus public attention on victims' needs.

Romney arrives in Louisiana for storm visit

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:06:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney detoured to hurricane-damaged Louisiana on Friday as he campaigned his way out of the Republican National Convention on the final leg of his quest for the White House, touring a flooded community and saying he hoped his visit would focus public attention on victims' needs.

U.S. Gulf Coast in recovery mode after Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:06:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac brought heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the Mississippi Valley on Friday as Gulf Coast residents cleaned up and major energy facilities geared back into operation. The first hurricane to hit the United States this year will....

U.S. loans emergency oil to refiner after Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:06:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The United States will loan 1 million barrels of crude from emergency reserves to Marathon Petroleum Corp after one of its refineries slowed output in the wake of Hurricane Isaac , the Department of Energy said on Friday.

Obama to visit storm-hit Louisiana

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:05:00 +0200iol (en)

President Barack Obama will visit Louisiana on Monday to meet officials dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac .

U.S. Gulf Coast in recovery mode after Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:04:00 +0200thestar-my (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac brought heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the Mississippi Valley on Friday as Gulf Coast residents cleaned up and major energy facilities geared back into operation.

U.S. loans emergency oil to refiner after Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:56:00 +0200reuters (en)

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The United States will loan 1 million barrels of crude from emergency reserves to Marathon Petroleum Corp after one of its refineries slowed output in the wake of Hurricane Isaac , the Department of Energy said on Friday.

Isaac on Obama, Romney radar

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:53:00 +0200cnn (en)

Newly minted Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama will get a bird's-eye view of the flood damage and recovery efforts in Louisiana, punched out and drenched this week by Hurricane Isaac .

Hurricane Isaac 2012: Eerie video shows calm inside Hurricane Isaac as towns are devastated just miles away

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:49:00 +0200mailonsunday (en)

Rather than showing devastation, the 23 second recording, taken in Houma, Louisiana, just 50 miles southwest of New Orleans on Wednesday morning, captures a dull gray sky looming over a green landscape that is utterly still. University of Oklahoma researchers braved the Category 1 hurricane to gather radar data.

Romney to visit areas hit by Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:48:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Republican Mitt Romney is to make the first stop in his final push for the US presidency in Louisiana, where he planned to tour the damage of Hurricane Isaac a day after accepting his party's ...

Hurricane Isaac leaves Louisiana a sodden mess as New Orleans is spared the worst

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:48:00 +0200irishsun (en)

NEW ORLEANS -- The storm that had been Hurricane Isaac crawled into the central U.S. on Friday, leaving behind a soggy mess in Louisiana and two newly reported deaths. Neighborhoods were underwater ...

Obama to visit Louisiana Monday in wake of Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:44:00 +0200AP (en)

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Barack Obama will visit Louisiana on Monday to examine water and wind damage in the wake of Isaac . White House spokesman Jay Carney announced the trip aboard Air Force One as Obama flew to Texas on Friday to speak to U.S. service members and their families.

Mitt Romney devance Barack Obama en Louisiane

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:38:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

31/08/2012 à 20:03 Le candidat républicain à la présidentielle s'est rendu à La Nouvelle-Orléans, pour constater les dégâts causés par l'ouragan Isaac . Mitt Romney devance Barack Obama et s'est rendu en Louisiane avant lui. © Justin Sullivan / AFP Les confettis de son investiture à peine balayés,....

U.S. Gulf Coast in recovery mode after Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:34:00 +0200reuters-af (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac brought heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the Mississippi Valley on Friday as Gulf Coast residents cleaned up and major energy facilities geared back into operation.

Romney sera avant Obama auprès des sinistrés d'Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:33:00 +0200lematin-CH (fr)

A peine balayés les confettis de son investiture, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney est reparti vendredi en campagne, modifiant à la dernière minute son programme pour se rendre à La Nouvelle-Orléans, touchée par l'ouragan Isaac .

US campaigns duel over storm-ravaged New Orleans

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:29:00 +0200afp-english (en)

White House challenger Mitt Romney rushed to storm-ravaged New Orleans on Friday in a bid to burnish his presidential credentials ahead of his November battle with Barack Obama. Coming off the back of a rousing Republican convention, Romney sought to build momentum by taking his new campaign plane....

Romney visits gulf as Obama tends to troops

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:29:00 +0200AP (en)

JEAN LAFITTE, La. (AP) — Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan plunged headlong into the fall campaign Friday on a two-track mission to convince Americans that the GOP nominee is not only the right man to fix the economy but an all-around leader for the nation. Romney, hoping to project an aura of leadership,....

Romney sera avant Obama auprès des sinistrés d'Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:27:00 +0200tdg (fr)

A peine balayés les confettis de son investiture, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney est reparti vendredi en campagne, modifiant à la dernière minute son programme pour se rendre à La Nouvelle-Orléans, touchée par l'ouragan Isaac .

U.S. Gulf Coast in recovery mode after Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:25:00 +0200reuters (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac brought heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the Mississippi Valley on Friday as Gulf Coast residents cleaned up and major energy facilities geared back into operation.

U.S. Gulf Coast in recovery mode after Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:25:00 +0200reuters (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac brought heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the Mississippi Valley on Friday as Gulf Coast residents cleaned up and major energy facilities geared back into operation.

U.S. Gulf Coast in recovery mode after Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:24:00 +0200ibtimes-au (en)

The remnants of Hurricane Isaac brought heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the Mississippi Valley on Friday as Gulf Coast residents cleaned up and major energy facilities geared back into operation.

Romney to visit Louisiana Friday, Obama to visit Monday

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:21:00 +0200globalpost (en)

Mitt Romney is planning to visit Louisiana on Friday to survey the damage after the state was hit by Hurricane Isaac , Though a campaign spokeswoman told Politico earlier that President Barack Obama had no plans to visit the Gulf state, it was announced later that he would make visit.

Romney tours hurricane damage in La.

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:16:00 +0200usaToday (en)

The GOP presidential nominee and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal will meet with first responders in hard-hit Jefferson Parish.

U.S. Gulf Coast in recovery mode after Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:15:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

The remnants of Hurricane Isaac brought heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the Mississippi Valley on Friday as Gulf Coast residents cleaned up and major energy facilities geared back into operation.

Romney sera avant Obama auprès des sinistrés d'Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:14:00 +020024heures (fr)

A peine balayés les confettis de son investiture, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney est reparti vendredi en campagne, modifiant à la dernière minute son programme pour se rendre à La Nouvelle-Orléans, touchée par l'ouragan Isaac .

US Gulf Coast in recovery mode after Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:12:00 +0200trust (en)

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:57 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Fading storm still triggers flash floods, tornadoes * New Orleans flood defenses came through unscathed * Onshore insured losses seen up to $2 billion By Ellen Wulfhorst and Scott Malone NEW ORLEANS, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The remnants of....

Isaac provides relief to US drought, cleanup begins

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:12:00 +0200trust (en)

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:50 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Fading storm still triggers flash floods, tornadoes * New Orleans flood defenses came through unscathed * Onshore insured losses seen up to $2 billion By Ellen Wulfhorst and Scott Malone NEW ORLEANS, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The remnants of....

Obama to visit storm-hit Louisiana on Monday-White House

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:12:00 +0200trust (en)

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:31 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters ON BOARD AIR FORCE ONE, Aug 31 (Reuters) - - President Barack Obama will visit Louisiana on Monday to meet officials in the state dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac , White House spokesman Jay Carney said on Friday.

Isaac provides relief to U.S. drought, cleanup begins

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:10:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac caused headaches on Friday, bringing heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the Mississippi Valley as Gulf Coast residents began cleaning up. The first hurricane to hit the United States this year will be remembered for striking New....

Romney visits gulf as Obama tends to troops

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:05:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan plunged headlong into the fall campaign Friday on a two-track mission to convince Americans that the GOP nominee is not only the right man to fix the economy but an all-around leader for the nation. Romney, hoping to project an aura of leadership, surveyed storm damage in....

Romney visits gulf as Obama tends to troops

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:03:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan plunged headlong into the fall campaign Friday on a two-track mission to convince Americans that the GOP nominee is not only the right man to fix the economy but an all-around leader for the nation....

Obama to visit storm disaster zone in Louisiana

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:01:00 +0200msnbc (en)

President Obama will visit Louisiana on Monday to meet with officials and view the damage from Hurricane Isaac , White House Press Secretary Jay Carney announced Friday.

Romney and Ryan rally in Florida after Republican convention

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:00:00 +0200latimes (en)

LAKELAND, Fla. Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan parted ways after a final sendoff rally Friday morning abandoning plans to spend the day campaigning together so that Romney could join Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal for a tour of an area damaged by Hurricane Isaac .

Romney visits gulf as Obama tends to troops

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:57:00 +0200AP (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan plunged headlong into the fall campaign Friday on a two-track mission to convince Americans that the GOP nominee is not only the right man to fix the economy but an all-around leader for the nation. Romney, hoping to project an aura of leadership,....

Etats-Unis: Isaac rétrogradé en dépression menace toujours un barrage, Obama en Louisane lundi

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:45:00 +0200alvinet (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et... Source : Le Courrier Picard - Articles similaires

Mitt Romney to tour Hurricane Isaac damage as wife Ann says time for the grown-up to come

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:45:00 +0200irishsun (en)

New Orleans was spared major damage, the storm walloped surrounding suburbs, topping smaller levees with days of rain and forcing more than 4,000 from their homes. The Romney campaign has been ...

Romney arrives in Louisiana for storm visit

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:42:00 +0200AP (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney detoured to hurricane-damaged Louisiana on Friday as he campaigned his way out of the Republican National Convention on the final leg of his quest for the White House. The former Massachusetts governor was expected to visit an emergency command center in Lafitte, La.

Isaac and me

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:41:00 +0200cnn (en)

(CNN) -- Outside my window, the wind is starting to die down, although it still comes through in gusts, sending branches and debris tumbling down the deserted street outside. The power's been out since 4 a.m. Life has skidded to a slow crawl, with no data available on my smartphone and no Internet to tell me when the storm might subside.

UPDATE 1-Isaac provides relief to US drought, cleanup begins

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:40:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

* Fading storm still triggers flash floods, tornadoes * New Orleans flood defenses came through unscathed * Onshore insured losses seen up to $2 billion By Ellen Wulfhorst and Scott Malone NEW ORLEANS, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac caused headaches on Friday, bringing heavy....

Louisiana confronts Isaac clean-up as Obama releases federal aid for region

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:39:00 +0200guardian (en)

Both the president and Mitt Romney plan tours of devastated regions that suffered up to $2bn in damages from hurricane The drowned town of Braithwaite slowly emerged from flood waters on Friday, revealing two bodies and ruined homes as a weakened storm Isaac moved further inland, drenching Arkansas and Missouri.

Red Cross Providing Help, Comfort to People in the South

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:28:00 +0200finanznachrichten-en (en)

Isaac Relief Efforts Could Cost Tens of Millions WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As Isaac's floodwaters recede and people begin to return to their neighborhoods, the American ...

Communities focus on cleanup as Isaac weakens

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:26:00 +0200cnn (en)

A weakened Isaac moved over Arkansas on Friday, leaving weary residents in Southern states digging out of its muddy mess and hundreds of thousands without power.

3 Things You Need to Know about Eating Protein

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:23:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Protein is an essential part of the human diet, and most Americans eat plenty of it.

SAfrica justice minister questions court action

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:23:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

South Africa's justice minister is demanding the nation's top prosecutor explain a decision to charge 270 miners with the murders and attempted murders of 112 striking co-workers shot by the police.

Romney arrives in Louisiana for storm visit

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:23:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney has arrived in Louisiana to survey damage from the storm Isaac .

Etats-Unis: Isaac rétrogradé en dépression menace toujours un barrage, Obama en Louisane lundi

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:19:00 +0200m6 (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin.

Gulf Coast stays on guard in Isaac's wake

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:13:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Isaac has weakened, but the Gulf Coast is still recovering as presidential candidates head to the drowned region.

Romney heads to hurricane zone

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:05:00 +0200bbc (en)

Mitt Romney is headed to an emergency centre in hurricane-damaged Louisiana, a day after he accepted his party's nomination for US president.

Romney arrives in Louisiana for storm visit

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:04:00 +0200AP (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney has arrived in Louisiana to survey damage from the storm Isaac . Friday's trip was his first stop after closing the Republican National Convention in Florida a night earlier. The former Massachusetts governor was expected to visit an....

Fading storm triggers flash floods

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:02:00 +0200iol (en)

The remnants of Hurricane Isaac caused headaches on Friday, bringing heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the Mississippi Valley.

Etats-Unis: Isaac rétrogradé en dépression menace toujours un barrage, Obama en Louisane lundi

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:01:00 +0200lamontagne (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin. Les autorités des deux Etats le long du golfe du Mexique ont appelé....

Romney to visit areas hit by Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:01:00 +0200sligochampion (en)

Republican Mitt Romney is to make the first stop in his final push for the US presidency in Louisiana, where he planned to tour the damage of Hurricane Isaac a day after accepting his party's nomination with his most important speech to date.

Romney to visit areas hit by Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:01:00 +0200herald-ie (en)

Republican Mitt Romney is to make the first stop in his final push for the US presidency in Louisiana, where he planned to tour the damage of Hurricane Isaac a day after accepting his party's nomination with his most important speech to date.

Eats-Unis: Isaac rétrogradé en dépression menace toujours un barrage, Obama en Louisane lundi

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:00:00 +0200varmatin (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin. Les autorités des deux Etats le long du golfe du Mexique ont appelé....

Obama to visit storm-hit Louisiana on Monday-White House

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:00:00 +0200alertnet-rss (en)

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:31 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters ON BOARD AIR FORCE ONE, Aug 31 (Reuters) - - President Barack Obama will visit Louisiana on Monday to meet officials in the state dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac , White House spokesman Jay Carney said on Friday.

Isaac provides relief to US drought, cleanup begins

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:00:00 +0200alertnet-rss (en)

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:50 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Fading storm still triggers flash floods, tornadoes * New Orleans flood defenses came through unscathed * Onshore insured losses seen up to $2 billion By Ellen Wulfhorst and Scott Malone NEW ORLEANS, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The remnants of....

Romney heads to hurricane zone

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:56:00 +0200bbc-news (en)

Mitt Romney is headed to an emergency centre in hurricane-damaged Louisiana, a day after he accepted his party's nomination for US president.

Eats-Unis: Isaac rétrogradé en dépression menace toujours un barrage, Obama en Louisane lundi

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:54:00 +0200corsematin (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin. Les autorités des deux Etats le long du golfe du Mexique ont appelé....

Romney to visit areas hit by Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:54:00 +0200corkman (en)

Republican Mitt Romney is to make the first stop in his final push for the US presidency in Louisiana, where he planned to tour the damage of Hurricane Isaac a day after accepting his party's nomination with his most important speech to date.

Romney makes jobs pitch; both sides to visit Gulf

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:53:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan plunged headlong into the fall campaign Friday on a two-track mission to convince Americans that the GOP nominee is not only the right man to fix the economy but an all-around leader for the nation. Romney, hoping to project an aura of leadership, flew to Louisiana to....

Obama to visit storm-hit Louisiana on Monday: White House

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:53:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

ON BOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) - - President Barack Obama will visit Louisiana on Monday to meet officials in the state dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac , White House spokesman Jay Carney said on Friday. Obama intends to visit first responders and survey the damage from Hurricane....

Eats-Unis: Isaac rétrogradé en dépression menace toujours un barrage, Obama en Louisane lundi

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:51:00 +0200nicematin (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin. Les autorités des deux Etats le long du golfe du Mexique ont appelé....

Romney makes jobs pitch; both sides to visit Gulf

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:48:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan plunged headlong into the fall campaign Friday on a two-track mission to convince Americans that the GOP nominee is not only the right man to fix the economy but an all-around leader for the nation....

Romney to visit areas hit by Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:46:00 +0200belfasttelegraph (en)

Republican Mitt Romney is to make the first stop in his final push for the US presidency in Louisiana, where he planned to tour the damage of Hurricane Isaac a day after accepting his party's nomination with his most important speech to date.

Eats-Unis: Isaac rétrogradé en dépression menace toujours un barrage, Obama en Louisane lundi

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:42:00 +0200lanouvellerepublique (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin.

Romney to visit areas hit by Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:38:00 +0200drogheda-independent (en)

Republican Mitt Romney is to make the first stop in his final push for the US presidency in Louisiana, where he planned to tour the damage of Hurricane Isaac a day after accepting his party's nomination with his most important speech to date.

Eats-Unis: Isaac rétrogradé en dépression menace toujours un barrage, Obama en Louisane lundi

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:34:00 +0200la-croix (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin. Les autorités des deux Etats le long du golfe du Mexique ont appelé....

Romney to visit areas hit by Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:33:00 +0200argus (en)

Republican Mitt Romney is to make the first stop in his final push for the US presidency in Louisiana, where he planned to tour the damage of Hurricane Isaac a day after accepting his party's nomination with his most important speech to date.

Obama to visit Louisiana Monday in wake of Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:32:00 +0200AP (en)

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Barack Obama will visit Louisiana on Monday to examine water and wind damage in the wake of Isaac . White House spokesman Jay Carney announced the trip aboard Air Force One as Obama flew to Texas on Friday to speak to U.S. service members and their families.

Romney makes jobs pitch; both sides to visit Gulf

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:32:00 +0200AP (en)

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan plunged headlong into the fall campaign Friday on a two-track mission to convince Americans that the GOP nominee is not only the right man to fix the economy but an all-around leader for the nation. Romney, hoping to project an aura of leadership, flew....

Romney to visit areas hit by Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:32:00 +0200independent-ie (en)

Republican Mitt Romney is to make the first stop in his final push for the US presidency in Louisiana, where he planned to tour the damage of Hurricane Isaac a day after accepting his party's nomination with his most important speech to date.

Eats-Unis: Isaac rétrogradé en dépression menace toujours un barrage, Obama en Louisane lundi

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:28:00 +0200courrier-picard (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin. Les autorité...

Isaac. Obama se rendra en Lousiane lundi pour évaluer les dégâts

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:22:00 +0200OuestFrance (fr)

Le président des Etats-Unis Barack Obama va se rendre lundi en Louisiane (sud) pour évaluer les dégâts de l’ouragan Isaac , a révélé...

Eats-Unis: Isaac rétrogradé en dépression menace toujours un barrage, Obama en Louisane lundi

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:22:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin. Les autorités des deux Etats le long du golfe du Mexique ont appelé....

Obama to visit Louisiana Monday in wake of Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:22:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

President Barack Obama will visit Louisiana on Monday to examine water and wind damage in the wake of Isaac .

Isaac : Romney et Obama attendus à la Nouvelle-Orléans

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:20:00 +0200Liberation (fr)

Les deux candidats à la Maison Blanche doivent se rendre en Louisiane, touchée par l'ouragan Isaac .

Obama to visit Louisiana Monday in wake of Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:18:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

President Barack Obama will visit Louisiana on Monday to examine water and wind damage in the wake of Isaac .

Eats-Unis: Isaac rétrogradé en dépression menace toujours un barrage, Obama en Louisane lundi

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:16:00 +0200lamontagne (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin. Les autorités des deux Etats le long du golfe du Mexique ont appelé....

Eats-Unis: Isaac rétrogradé en dépression menace toujours un barrage, Obama en Louisane lundi

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:13:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin.

Romney begins fall campaign with economic pledge

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:02:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Mitt Romney is making the first stop of his fall campaign for the White House a visit to hurricane-damaged Louisiana, hoping to convince Americans he is not just the right man to fix the economy but an all-around leader for...

Isaac provides relief to U.S. drought, cleanup begins

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:01:00 +0200thestar-my (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac caused headaches on Friday, bringing heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the Mississippi Valley as Gulf Coast residents began cleaning up.

Après le passage d’Isaac, la Nouvelle-Orléans inondée mais soulagée

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:53:00 +0200loffice (fr)

La plus grande partie de la Louisiane était toujours inondée et privée d’électricité vendredi matin, alors que la queue du phénomène Isaac , rétrogradé d’ouragan de catégorie 1 en tempête tropicale, se dirigeait vers le Nord, vers le centre des Etats-Unis.

Fears dam could fail in face of Isaac floods

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:52:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

AFTER drenching New Orleans, Isaac is threatening a dam in Mississippi and thousands are bunkered down in relief centres.

Isaac Provides Relief to U.S. Drought, Cleanup Begins

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:50:00 +0200scientificamerican (en)

By Ellen Wulfhorst and Scott Malone NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac caused headaches on Friday, bringing heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the Mississippi Valley as Gulf Coast residents began cleaning up. The first hurricane to hit the United States this year....

Mitt Romney heads to storm-hit Louisiana as President Obama hits the campaign trail

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:43:00 +0200dailymail (en)

Mitt Romney has cancelled a campaign trip to Virginia to visit a storm-ravaged area outside New Orleans while President Obama heads off to Texas to campaign.

Are These the New Nokia Lumia 920 and 820?

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:41:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

[More from Mashable: Nokia, Sony and Samsung Team Up to Improve Indoor Navigation]

Cardinal Martini, a rare liberal who was a papal contender in 2005 conclave, dies at age 85

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:41:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

VATICAN CITY - Italian Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini, a rare liberal within the highly conservative Catholic Church hierarchy who was nevertheless long considered a papal contender, has died at age 85.

Romney begins fall campaign with economic pledge

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:41:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Mitt Romney is making the first stop of his fall campaign for the White House a visit to hurricane-damaged Louisiana, hoping to convince Americans he is not just the right man to fix the economy but an all-around leader for the nation. President Barack Obama, for his part, served notice that he will....

Nick Hornby's 6 favorite books

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:41:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

The author of High Fidelity and About A Boy revisits six titles that he enjoyed as part of his popular "Stuff I've Been Reading" column

Romney begins fall campaign with economic pledge

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:37:00 +0200AP (en)

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Mitt Romney is making the first stop of his fall campaign for the White House a visit to hurricane-damaged Louisiana, hoping to convince Americans he is not just the right man to fix the economy but an all-around leader for the nation.

Isaac and me: How a New Orleans native rides out a storm

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:35:00 +0200cnn (en)

(CNN) -- Outside my window, the wind is starting to die down, although it still comes through in gusts, sending branches and debris tumbling down the deserted street outside. The power's been out since 4 a.m. Life has skidded to a slow crawl, with no data available on my smartphone and no Internet to tell me when the storm might subside.

Isaac provides relief to U.S. drought, cleanup begins

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:32:00 +0200reuters-af (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac caused headaches on Friday, bringing heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the Mississippi Valley as Gulf Coast residents began cleaning up.

Romney change son programme pour aller à la Nouvelle-Orléans

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:30:00 +0200Liberation (fr)

Le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche a annulé un rassemblement en Virginie pour se rendre en Louisiane, touchée par l'ouragan Isaac .

Romney to visit storm-damaged Louisiana

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:30:00 +0200AP (en)

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney ordered a detour to hurricane-damaged Louisiana on Friday as he campaigned his way out of the Republican National Convention on the final leg of his quest for the White House. Aides said the former Massachusetts governor would travel to an emergency command center in Lafitte, La.

Eats-Unis: Isaac rétrogradé en dépression menace toujours un barrage

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:27:00 +0200varmatin (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin. Les autorités des deux Etats le long du golfe du Mexique ont appelé....

Isaac provides relief to U.S. drought, cleanup begins

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:23:00 +0200reuters (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac caused headaches on Friday, bringing heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the Mississippi Valley as Gulf Coast residents began cleaning up.

Isaac provides relief to U.S. drought, cleanup begins

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:23:00 +0200reuters (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac caused headaches on Friday, bringing heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the Mississippi Valley as Gulf Coast residents began cleaning up.

Eats-Unis: Isaac rétrogradé en dépression menace toujours un barrage

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:18:00 +0200nicematin (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin. Les autorités des deux Etats le long du golfe du Mexique ont appelé....

Oil sector moves in behind Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:16:00 +0200upi (en)

HOUSTON, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Exxon Mobil said it was in the process of restoring operations in the Gulf of Mexico after Hurricane Isaac struck the region this week.

Nat Gas prices about unchanged as damage assessment is underway

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:13:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

As Isaac moves north market participants once again begin to primarily focus on Mr. Bernanke's Jackson Hole speech this morning ahead of the long holiday weekend in the US. The way the markets traded yesterday I would have said that many players were starting to come to the realization that Mr.

Pre-Opening Wheat Market Report 8/31

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:13:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

December Chicago wheat is trading 9 cents lower near 7:30 am CST. Kansas City and Minneapolis wheat are trading slightly weaker as well. The November Matif Milling wheat contract is trading 2.00 Euros lower. The wheat market was steady overnight but dipped lower near 4 am cst after Russia announced they had no plans to ban wheat exports.

Isaac provides relief to U.S. drought, cleanup begins

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:13:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

The remnants of Hurricane Isaac caused headaches on Friday, bringing heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the Mississippi Valley as Gulf Coast residents began cleaning up.

Pre-Opening Corn Market Report for 8/31/2012

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:13:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

December corn is trading 1 3/4 cents lower near 7:30 am CST. There were no September corn deliveries overnight. Profit taking was noted ahead of the holiday weekend and the Federal Reserve Chairman's speech in Jackson Hole, WY today. Dalian corn traded higher overnight.

Mitt Romney going to Louisiana to see damage from Hurricane Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:12:00 +0200latimes (en)

TAMPA, Fla. -- Mitt Romney will make a detour to Louisiana on Friday to see the damage from Hurricane Isaac , intending to show compassion for victims of the storm.

Mitt Romney going to Louisiana to see damage from Hurricane Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:12:00 +0200latimes (en)

TAMPA, Fla. -- Mitt Romney will make a detour to Louisiana on Friday to see the damage from Hurricane Isaac , intending to show compassion for victims of the storm.

Cardinal Martini, liberal papal contender, dies

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:10:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Italian Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini, a rare liberal within the highly conservative Catholic Church hierarchy who was nevertheless long considered a papal contender, has died at age 85.

Isaac provides relief to U.S. drought, cleanup begins

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:10:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac caused headaches on Friday, bringing heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the Mississippi Valley as Gulf Coast residents began cleaning up. The first hurricane to hit the United States this year will be remembered for striking New....

Romney making visit to tour Hurricane Isaac damage, first stop in final push for presidency

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:10:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

TAMPA, Fla. - Republican Mitt Romney was making the first stop in his final push for the U.S. presidency in Louisiana, where he planned Friday to tour the damage of Hurricane Isaac a day after accepting his party's nomination with his most important speech to date.

Isaac provides relief to U.S. drought, cleanup begins

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:09:00 +0200ibtimes-au (en)

The remnants of Hurricane Isaac caused headaches on Friday, bringing heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the Mississippi Valley as Gulf Coast residents began cleaning up.

Pre-Opening Corn Market Report for 8/31/2012

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:09:00 +0200ibtimes-au (en)

December corn is trading 1 3/4 cents lower near 7:30 am CST. There were no September corn deliveries overnight. Profit taking was noted ahead of the holiday weekend and the Federal Reserve Chairman's speech in Jackson Hole, WY today. Dalian corn traded higher overnight.

Pre-Opening Wheat Market Report 8/31

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:09:00 +0200ibtimes-au (en)

December Chicago wheat is trading 9 cents lower near 7:30 am CST. Kansas City and Minneapolis wheat are trading slightly weaker as well. The November Matif Milling wheat contract is trading 2.00 Euros lower. The wheat market was steady overnight but dipped lower near 4 am cst after Russia announced they had no plans to ban wheat exports.

Nat Gas prices about unchanged as damage assessment is underway

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:09:00 +0200ibtimes-au (en)

As Isaac moves north market participants once again begin to primarily focus on Mr. Bernanke's Jackson Hole speech this morning ahead of the long holiday weekend in the US. The way the markets traded yesterday I would have said that many players were starting to come to the realization that Mr.

Isaac provides relief to U.S. drought, cleanup begins

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:07:00 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

The remnants of Hurricane Isaac caused headaches on Friday, bringing heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the Mississippi Valley as Gulf Coast residents began cleaning up.

Pre-Opening Corn Market Report for 8/31/2012

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:07:00 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

December corn is trading 1 3/4 cents lower near 7:30 am CST. There were no September corn deliveries overnight. Profit taking was noted ahead of the holiday weekend and the Federal Reserve Chairman's speech in Jackson Hole, WY today. Dalian corn traded higher overnight.

Nat Gas prices about unchanged as damage assessment is underway

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:07:00 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

As Isaac moves north market participants once again begin to primarily focus on Mr. Bernanke's Jackson Hole speech this morning ahead of the long holiday weekend in the US. The way the markets traded yesterday I would have said that many players were starting to come to the realization that Mr.

Pre-Opening Wheat Market Report 8/31

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:07:00 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

December Chicago wheat is trading 9 cents lower near 7:30 am CST. Kansas City and Minneapolis wheat are trading slightly weaker as well. The November Matif Milling wheat contract is trading 2.00 Euros lower. The wheat market was steady overnight but dipped lower near 4 am cst after Russia announced they had no plans to ban wheat exports.

Eats-Unis: Isaac rétrogradé en dépression menace toujours un barrage

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:02:00 +0200la-croix (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin. Les autorités des deux Etats le long du golfe du Mexique ont appelé....

Romney to tour Louisiana Hurricane Isaac damage on next campaign stop

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:00:00 +0200csmonitor (en)

The slow response to Katrina's deadly chaos in 2005 hurt the presidency of Republican George W. Bush, and the campaigns of both Romney and President Barack Obama have been mindful of their response this time.

Eats-Unis: Isaac rétrogradé en dépression menace toujours un barrage

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:50:00 +0200corsematin (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin. Les autorités des deux Etats le long du golfe du Mexique ont appelé....

Romney heads from convention to view Louisiana hurricane damage

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:48:00 +0200trust (en)

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:12 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters By Sam Youngman LAKELAND, Fla., Aug 31 (Reuters) - Mitt Romney, fresh from accepting the Republican presidential nomination at the party's national convention, will go to Louisiana on Friday to view damage from Hurricane Isaac . Romney, who will take on President Barack Obama in the Nov.

Isaac weakens but threat to New Orleans remains

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:46:00 +0200abc-au (en)

Hurricane Isaac has been downgraded to a tropical storm but US officials say heavy rains and powerful winds continue to threaten New Orleans.

Tropical Storm Isaac delays Republican convention

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:46:00 +0200abc-au (en)

The Republican convention to officially nominate Mitt Romney as the US presidential candidate has been delayed because of a hurricane threat.

Isaac forces Louisiana evacuation order

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:39:00 +0200abc-au (en)

Tropical Storm Isaac has forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Republicans gather as New Orleans braces for Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:39:00 +0200abc-au (en)

US Republicans officially named Mitt Romney as their presidential candidate in Florida this morning as Hurricane Isaac hit the US Gulf Coast.

Isaac bearing down on New Orleans

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:39:00 +0200abc-au (en)

Barack Obama has declared a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Isaac threatens New Orleans, seven years after Hurricane Katrina.

Romney to visit storm-damaged Louisiana

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:39:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney ordered a detour to hurricane-damaged Louisiana on Friday as he campaigned his way out of the Republican National Convention on the final leg of his quest for the White House.

Romney to Visit Areas Damaged By Hurricane Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:39:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

LAKELAND, Fla. — In a last-minute change of plans, Mitt Romney will head to visit storm-affected areas in New Orleans today, skipping a previously scheduled joint rally with running mate Paul Ryan in the battleground state of Virginia this afternoon. A Romney aide told ABC...

Isaac rain stalls US crop harvest

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:29:00 +0200iol (en)

Rain and wind from the remnants of Hurricane Isaac are expected to move into the central US Midwest.

Eats-Unis: Isaac rétrogradé en dépression menace toujours un barrage

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:27:00 +0200courrier-picard (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin. Les autorité...

Insurance Experts Available Over The Labor Day Weekend To Provide Information And Interviews Regarding Isaac's Potential Insurance Repercussions

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:27:00 +0200finanznachrichten-en (en)

NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Reporters seeking information on Isaac 's prospective insurance implications are encouraged to contact the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.)...

What Do Hurricanes Mean For Dolphins?

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:17:00 +0200scientificamerican (en)

Hurricanes are typically associated with loss of life, loss of property, and economic devastation. Hurricane Katrina, which blew through the gulf coast in summer 2005, brought all those things and more. It also brought lots of baby dolphins. Hurricanes and other major storms tend to be related to....

Isaac brings power outages, topped levees, citizen rescues

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:08:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

| GULFPORT, Miss. -- Rescue efforts began in earnest Wednesday morning as Hurricane Isaac slowly pushed northward, sparking tornado warnings along the Mississippi coast, dangerous flooding and overtop... (photo: UN / Victoria Hazou)

Romney to Visit Areas Damaged By Hurricane Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:07:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

LAKELAND, Fla. — In a last-minute change of plans, Mitt Romney will head to visit storm-affected areas in New Orleans today, skipping a previously scheduled joint rally with running mate Paul Ryan in the battleground state of Virginia this afternoon. A Romney aide told ABC...

Eats-Unis: Isaac rétrogradé en dépression menace toujours un barrage

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:06:00 +0200m6 (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin.

Eats-Unis: Isaac rétrogradé en dépression menace toujours un barrage

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:05:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

En Louisiane, le chef de la paroisse Tangipahoa, Gordon Burgess, a demandée l'évacuation obligatoire de toute personne vivant à moins d'1.6 km sur les rives de la rivière Tangipahoa. Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore....

États-Unis. Mitt Romney se rend à la Nouvelle-Orleans

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:03:00 +0200OuestFrance (fr)

Au lendemain de la convention de son parti, le candidat républicain à la Maison Blanche Mitt Romney a changé son programme de campagne pour se...

Romney to visit storm-damaged Louisiana

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:03:00 +0200AP (en)

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney ordered a detour to hurricane-damaged Louisiana on Friday as he campaigned his way out of the Republican National Convention on the final leg of his quest for the White House. Aides said the former Massachusetts governor would travel to an emergency command center in Lafitte, La.

Romney to visit hurricane-damaged Louisiana, day after accepting party's nomination

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:58:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

LAKELAND, Fla. - Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney will head to Louisiana to tour damage from Hurricane Isaac .

Protests fizzle during GOP convention

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:58:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

The three dozen chanting anti-GOP protesters hit a lull of silence as they marched through a low-income neighborhood in west Tampa. "What are you guys doing? Taking a nap?" shouted one protester to his cohorts, exhorting them to yell. Another shouted, "You guys are reeeeaaal quiet now!"

Germany to host 200 refugees from Libya

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:58:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Germany will host around 200 refugees who fled the fighting in Libya last spring and have been staying ever since in a camp in Tunisia, the German embassy in Tunis said on Friday.

Accused rapist gets 100 lashes in northern Mali

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:58:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Witnesses say that a man accused of rape in the northern Malian city of Timbuktu received 100 lashes, as the Islamists controlling the city continue to mete out punishments under Shariah law.

Hurricane Isaac May Cost Insurers $2 Billion, AIR Says

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:56:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Isaac , the storm drenching Arkansas after making landfall in Louisiana as a hurricane, may cost insurers as much as $2 billion in the U.S., risk-modeling firm AIR Worldwide said. The industry’s claims costs, including wind and storm-surge damage to residential, commercial and industrial onshore....

Eats-Unis: Isaac rétrogradé en dépression menace toujours un barrage

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:52:00 +0200lanouvellerepublique (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin.

Romney to tour Isaac damage in New Orleans area

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:44:00 +0200msnbc (en)

Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney was set to visit the New Orleans area Friday afternoon to see some of the damage left by Isaac .

The Energy Report

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:42:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

Ben Bernanke Jackson Hole speech may overshadow news coming from the aftermath Hurricane Isaac yet it is in Russia's it is America's new shale gas revolution that is shaking things up.

Eats-Unis: Isaac rétrogradé en dépression menace toujours un barrage

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:41:00 +0200france24 (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin. Les autorités des deux Etats le long du golfe du Mexique ont appelé....

Mitt Romney Headed To Louisiana To Tour Hurricane Damage

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:38:00 +0200npr (en)

The Republican presidential nominee will be in the area before President Obama had the opportunity to make a similar trip.

RFA ARGUS SAVES ITSELF TO HELP OTHERS

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:29:00 +0200anguillian (en)

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship, Argus, left Anguilla on Monday this week after completing a five-day visit which was interrupted by the approach of Tropical Storm Isaac . The... Read more »

Quake of 7.9 magnitude strikes off Philippines: USGS

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:28:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MANILA (Reuters) - An earthquake of 7.9 magnitude struck off the Philippines on Friday and a tsunami warning has been issued for the region, the U.S. Geological Survey and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. The quake was centered off the east coast, 91 miles off the town of Guiuan in Samar province at a depth of about 20 miles, USGS said.

Levees around New Orleans prove reliable

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:28:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Seven years ago, the Army Corps of Engineers was desperately trying to plug breaches in the city's broken and busted levee system.

Eats-Unis: Isaac rétrogradé en dépression menace toujours un barrage

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:26:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin.

Isaac rain stalls U.S. crop harvest, some damage done

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:21:00 +0200reuters (en)

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Rain and wind from the remnants of Hurricane Isaac are expected to move into the central U.S. Midwest on Friday and into the weekend, stalling crop harvests and causing some localized damage, an agricultural meteorologist said.

Communities focus on cleanup as Isaac weakens

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:19:00 +0200cnn (en)

A weakened Isaac moved over Arkansas on Friday, leaving weary residents in Southern states digging out of its muddy mess and hundreds of thousands without power.

Elections USA 2012 - Bobby Jindal, le gouverneur maudit des cieux

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:10:00 +0200TF1 (fr)

COULISSES DE CAMPAGNE - Comme en 2008, le gouverneur de Louisiane, étoile montante du parti républicain, a été contraint d'annuler sa participation à la convention en raison de la mauvaise météo qui frappe son Etat. Bobby Jindal, le gouverneur maudit des cieux

Hurricane Isaac 2012: Couple found dead in home

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:57:00 +0200dailymail (en)

The unidentified man and woman were found inside their kitchen in Braithwaite, Louisiana, one of the towns hardest hit after flood waters topped a nearby levee.

Isaac rain stalls U.S. crop harvest, some damage done

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:57:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Rain and wind from the remnants of Hurricane Isaac are expected to move into the central U.S. Midwest on Friday and into the weekend, stalling crop harvests and causing some localized damage, an agricultural meteorologist said. Isaac continued to cause headaches, bringing heavy....

Polish crematorium plan offends Holocaust memory

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:57:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Authorities in an eastern Polish city are trying to stop a funeral company from building a crematorium in the same neighborhood as the former German Nazi death camp of Majdanek.

Mayor: Gunman in grocery shootings killed himself

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:57:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

At least three people have died in a shooting at a New Jersey supermarket early Friday, a law enforcement official said.

Communities focus on cleanup as Isaac weakens

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:39:00 +0200cnn (en)

A weakened Isaac moved over Arkansas on Friday, leaving weary residents in Southern states digging out of its muddy mess and hundreds of thousands without power.

Weakening Isaac hovers over water-logged La.

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:39:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Weather system downgraded to tropical depression, but it caught many places off guard, and has claimed at least 4 lives

Flooding, power outages in Isaac's wake

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:39:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

More than 900K still without power in La., Miss., Ark.; At least 4 deaths blamed on storm as more rain sweeps into central U.S.

Outside New Orleans, Isaac leaves high water and resentment

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:24:00 +0200latimes (en)

As flooding roils their parishes, many grumble about lack of improvements since Katrina.LaPLACE, La. Michael Turner was sitting on his porch when the lake roared in. Hurricane Isaac had not even made landfall, but suddenly water was roaring like a big-river rapid through the neighborhood, swallowing....

Isaac’s remnants bring headaches but also relief to US drought

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:23:00 +0200stabroeknews (en)

NEW ORLEANS, (Reuters) – The remnants of Hurricane Isaac continue to cause headaches today, bringing heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the lower Mississippi Valley as Gulf... View full article at stabroeknews.com

Isaac redevient une dépression mais menace toujours un barrage

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:47:00 +0200lecourrier (fr)

Dans son bulletin de 21h00 GMT, le dernier qui sera consacré à Isaac , le Centre de surveillance des ouragans (NHC) a annoncé qu'Isaac était redevenu une dépression parce que ses vents ne dépassaient pas les 55 km/h. La dépression se trouvait alors à 55 kilomètres au nord-ouest de Monroe (nord de la....

Communities focus on cleanup as Isaac weakens

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:26:00 +0200cnn (en)

A weakened Isaac moved over Arkansas on Friday, leaving weary residents in Southern states digging out of its muddy mess and hundreds of thousands without power.

Isaac's remnants bring headaches but also relief to US drought

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:24:00 +0200trust (en)

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:24 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Fading storm still triggers flash floods, tornadoes * New Orleans flood defenses came through unscathed * Onshore insured losses seen up to $2 billion By Ellen Wulfhorst and Scott Malone NEW ORLEANS, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The remnants of....

As Isaac wanes, Gulf region mops up from storm

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:24:00 +0200trust (en)

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 03:45 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Storm downgraded to tropical depression * Evacuations ordered near damaged earthen dam * One Louisiana refinery sees flooding * Drought-stricken states further north eager for rain By Ellen Wulfhorst and Scott Malone NEW ORLEANS, Aug 30....

Haiti had 'lucky' escape from Isaac storm

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:24:00 +0200trust (en)

There is less need for emergency shelter in Haiti than expected in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaac , according to a ShelterBox Response Team (SRT) currently responding to the disaster in the Caribbean island. SRT members Mark Dyer (US) and Jeff Pietras (US) arrived in the capital Port-au-Prince....

After Issac, two hurricanes rage way out at sea

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:24:00 +0200trust (en)

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:26 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Two big storms rage in Atlantic, no risk to land * Issac weakens, heads to central U.S. states * No Katrina-scale disaster but costs could reach $2 bln NEW ORLEANS, Aug 31 (Reuters) - As Louisiana residents cleared up costly damage from....

AIR Worldwide sees insured Isaac losses up to $2 bln

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:24:00 +0200trust (en)

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 02:31 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Estimate slightly higher than peer Eqecat * Much less damage than 2011's Irene Aug 30 (Reuters) - Hurricane Isaac has caused anywhere from $700 million to $2 billion in insured onshore losses after striking the U.S.

After Issac, two hurricanes rage way out at sea

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:15:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - As Louisiana residents cleared up costly damage from Hurricane Issac, two other storms raged out in the Atlantic on Friday, but looked unlikely to hit land. Tropical Storm Leslie was forecast to strengthen into a hurricane on Friday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said, but would remain out at sea.

L'ex-tempête Isaac, rétrogradée en dépression, menace un barrage dans le Mississipi

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:10:00 +0200normandie (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin. Les autorités des deux Etats le long du golfe du Mexique ont appelé....

Isaac: 2 Found Dead in La. Home in Flooded Area

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:02:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Isaac : Bodies of man, woman found inside their home in La. community hit hard by flooding

L'ex-tempête Isaac, rétrogradée en dépression, menace un barrage dans le Mississipi

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:56:00 +0200laprovence (fr)

Par Mira Oberman LA NOUVELLE-ORLEANS (Etats-Unis) (AFP) - Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire...

Isaac threatens dam as US states on alert

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:55:00 +0200sbs (en)

After drenching New Orleans, Isaac is threatening a dam in Mississippi and thousands are bunkered down in relief centres.

Haiti had 'lucky' escape from Isaac storm

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:55:00 +0200alertnet-rss (en)

There is less need for emergency shelter in Haiti than expected in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaac , according to a ShelterBox Response Team (SRT) currently responding to the disaster in the Caribbean island. SRT members Mark Dyer (US) and Jeff Pietras (US) arrived in the capital Port-au-Prince....

After Issac, two hurricanes rage way out at sea

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:55:00 +0200alertnet-rss (en)

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:26 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Two big storms rage in Atlantic, no risk to land * Issac weakens, heads to central U.S. states * No Katrina-scale disaster but costs could reach $2 bln NEW ORLEANS, Aug 31 (Reuters) - As Louisiana residents cleared up costly damage from....

L'ex-tempête Isaac, rétrogradée en dépression, menace un barrage dans le Mississipi

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:50:00 +0200varmatin (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin. Les autorités des deux Etats le long du golfe du Mexique ont appelé....

Isaac: 2 found dead in La. home in flooded area

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:44:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Authorities say the bodies of a man and a woman have been found in a home in the flood-ravaged Louisiana community of Braithwaite.

L'ex-tempête Isaac, rétrogradée en dépression, menace un barrage dans le Mississipi

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:43:00 +0200corsematin (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin. Les autorités des deux Etats le long du golfe du Mexique ont appelé....

Etats-Unis : Isaac rétrogradé en dépression menace toujours un barrage

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:42:00 +0200sudouest (fr)

[PORTFOLIO / VIDÉO] Pas de brèches mais des parties détériorées : s'il venait à rompre, un barrage menacerait entre 40 000 et 60 000 personnes. Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours.

'More water here than Katrina'

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:38:00 +0200cnn (en)

A weakened Isaac moved over Arkansas on Friday, leaving weary residents in southern states digging out of its muddy mess and hundreds of thousands without power.

L'ex-tempête Isaac, rétrogradée en dépression, menace un barrage dans le Mississipi

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:37:00 +0200lest-eclair (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin. Les autorités des deux Etats le long du golfe du Mexique ont appelé....

Isaac threatens dam as US states on alert

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:34:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

AFTER drenching New Orleans, Isaac is threatening a dam in Mississippi and thousands are bunkered down in relief centres.

Just when you thought Britain's worst summer for a century couldn't get worse... We had our coldest August night in history last night

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:27:00 +0200mailonsunday (en)

The Highlands dropped to -2.1C, Aberdeenshire and Northumberland also had a frost while most parts of the UK were close to freezing as most Britons shivered in their beds.

L'ex-tempête Isaac, rétrogradée en dépression, menace un barrage dans le Mississipi

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:25:00 +0200courrier-picard (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin. Les autorité...

Isaac drove Mississippi backwards

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:21:00 +0200bbc-news (en)

Instruments measuring the flow and height of the Mississippi River find that it ran backward for 24 hours, driven by the storm surge of Hurricane Isaac .

Isaac drove Mississippi backwards

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:16:00 +0200bbc (en)

Instruments measuring the flow and height of the Mississippi River find that it ran backward for 24 hours, driven by the storm surge of Hurricane Isaac .

L'ex-tempête Isaac, rétrogradée en dépression, menace un barrage dans le Mississipi

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:12:00 +0200alvinet (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et... Source : Le Courrier Picard - Articles similaires

L'ex-tempête Isaac, rétrogradée en dépression, menace un barrage dans le Mississipi

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:07:00 +0200nicematin (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin. Les autorités des deux Etats le long du golfe du Mexique ont appelé....

Watch More Than 100,000 Ballons Fall on Mitt Romney

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:03:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

It's a time honored tradition in political conventions -- thousands of balloons and ticker tape strands fall from the ceiling as the presidential nominee finishes his address.

L'ex-tempête Isaac, rétrogradée en dépression, menace un barrage dans le Mississipi

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:58:00 +0200m6 (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin.

L'ex-tempête Isaac, rétrogradée en dépression, menace un barrage dans le Mississipi

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:58:00 +0200lunion (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin. Les autorités des deux Etats le long du golfe du Mexique ont appelé....

Isaac threatens dam as US states on alert

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:49:00 +0200smh (en)

After drenching New Orleans, Isaac is threatening a dam in Mississippi and thousands are bunkered down in relief centres.

L'ex-tempête Isaac, rétrogradée en dépression, menace un barrage dans le Mississipi

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:32:00 +0200ladepeche (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un...

La Louisiane et le Mississippi se remettent du passage d'Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:32:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

par Ellen Wulfhorst et Scott Malone LA NOUVELLE-ORLEANS (Reuters) - La plus grande partie de la Louisiane était toujours inondée et privée d'électricité vendredi matin, alors que la queue du phénomène Isaac , rétrogradé d'ouragan de catégorie 1 en tempête tropicale, se dirigeait vers le Nord, vers le....

L'ex-tempête Isaac, rétrogradée en dépression, menace un barrage dans le Mississipi

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:32:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

Les autorités des deux Etats le long du golfe du Mexique ont appelé les habitants à trouver un abri en cas de rupture du barrage, les autorités du Mississipi ayant déjà lancé des évacuations préventives dans la zone du lac Tangipahoa après que l'ouvrage d'art a commencé à être endommagé.

L'ex-tempête Isaac, rétrogradée en dépression, menace un barrage dans le Mississipi

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:29:00 +0200lamontagne (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin. Les autorités des deux Etats le long du golfe du Mexique ont appelé....

L'ex-tempête Isaac, rétrogradée en dépression, menace un barrage dans le Mississipi

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:24:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin.

L'ex-tempête Isaac, rétrogradée en dépression, menace un barrage dans le Mississipi

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:20:00 +0200lanouvellerepublique (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression, ses vents ayant faibli, l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin.

Waning Isaac heads north but eyes turn to stricken dam

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:18:00 +0200stabroeknews (en)

NEW ORLEANS, (Reuters) – Torrential rain dumped by Hurricane Isaac threatened to burst a dam in Mississippi yesterday, triggering the mass evacuation of local residents, while large areas of... View full article at stabroeknews.com

Isaac se calme mais menace toujours un barrage

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:10:00 +0200tdg (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin.

La Louisiane et le Mississippi se remettent du passage d'Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:09:00 +0200capital-FR (fr)

La plus grande partie de la Louisiane était toujours inondée et privée d'électricité vendredi matin, alors que la queue du phénomène Isaac , rétrogradé d'ouragan de catégorie 1 en tempête tropicale, se dirigeait vers le Nord, vers le centre des Etats-Unis, une zone touchée cet été par la sécheresse et où la pluie sera la bienvenue.

Isaac storm floods kill two in Louisiana

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:07:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

HOUSTON, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) -- Two people were found drowned in Plaquemines Parish in Louisiana on Thursday as storm Isaac battered the southern coastal state for another day, quickly flooding homes and forcing evacuations and rescues. The two victims, a man and a woman in their mid 40s, were found in....

Oil, Gas and Hurricane Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:04:00 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

VLO, APC, BP, ENB, XOM, PSX. US Gulf Coast Oil and Gas companies Thursday emerged from shelter in the wake of Hurricane Isaac , a assessing the damage and beginning to re-staff evacuated refineries and offshore platforms as the now-weakened storm winds its way through central Louisiana.

Brent edges up ahead of Bernanke speech, set for 2nd monthly gain

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:04:00 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

Brent crude futures climbed above $112 per barrel on Friday, on track for a second monthly gain as investors awaited a speech by U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke for hints of more monetary easing that could stoke oil demand.

Oil, Gas and Hurricane Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:02:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

VLO, APC, BP, ENB, XOM, PSX. US Gulf Coast Oil and Gas companies Thursday emerged from shelter in the wake of Hurricane Isaac , a assessing the damage and beginning to re-staff evacuated refineries and offshore platforms as the now-weakened storm winds its way through central Louisiana.

Brent edges up ahead of Bernanke speech, set for 2nd monthly gain

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:02:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

Brent crude futures climbed above $112 per barrel on Friday, on track for a second monthly gain as investors awaited a speech by U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke for hints of more monetary easing that could stoke oil demand.

Rural Towns Reckon with Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:01:00 +0200wsj-en (en)

Towns near New Orleans, less protected by levees and floodgates, grappled with flooding as the storm continued to dump more rain.

Isaac’s remnants bring headaches but also relief to US drought

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:01:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

New Orleans: The remnants of Hurricane Isaac continued to cause headaches on Friday, bringing heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the lower Mississippi Valley as Gulf Coast residents get ready to start their clean-up efforts. The first hurricane to hit the US this year will be....

Isaac se calme mais menace toujours un barrage

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:00:00 +020024heures (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin.

Isaac se calme mais menace toujours un barrage

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:58:00 +0200lematin-CH (fr)

Quoique rétrogradée jeudi au rang de simple dépression l'ex-tempête Isaac déversait encore des trombes d'eau vendredi en Louisiane et menaçait toujours de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin.

Arkansas and Missouri await Tropical Storm Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:56:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Hurricane Isaac may have been downgraded to a tropical storm but the cyclone is still heading inland towards the US states of Arkansas and Missouri. Around 60,000 Louisiana residents have sought ...

Lonmin labor talks suspended until Monday: union

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:51:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Discussions among platinum miner Lonmin, unions and government to end a strike that has halted production for more than two weeks have been suspended until Monday due to funerals for those killed in a labor fight, a union said on Friday.

États-Unis. Les habitants se remettent du passage de la tempête Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:44:00 +0200OuestFrance (fr)

La plus grande partie de la Louisiane était toujours inondée et privée d’électricité vendredi matin, alors que la queue du phénomène...

Oil, Gas and Hurricane Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:42:00 +0200ibtimes-au (en)

VLO, APC, BP, ENB, XOM, PSX. US Gulf Coast Oil and Gas companies Thursday emerged from shelter in the wake of Hurricane Isaac , a assessing the damage and beginning to re-staff evacuated refineries and offshore platforms as the now-weakened storm winds its way through central Louisiana.

Brent edges up ahead of Bernanke speech, set for 2nd monthly gain

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:42:00 +0200ibtimes-au (en)

Brent crude futures climbed above $112 per barrel on Friday, on track for a second monthly gain as investors awaited a speech by U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke for hints of more monetary easing that could stoke oil demand.

Gulf region mops up after Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:21:00 +0200iol (en)

US Gulf Coast residents started to mop up as Isaac downgraded to a tropical depression.

Arkansas await Tropical storm Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:08:00 +0200armenpress (en)

Around 60,000 Louisiana residents have sought refuge in temporary shelters after their homes were flooded and power was cut to half of the state.

Communities focus on cleanup as Isaac weakens

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 09:57:00 +0200cnn (en)

(CNN) -- A weakened Isaac moved over Arkansas on Friday, leaving weary residents in southern states digging out of its muddy mess and hundreds of thousands without power. The weakened storm, now a tropical depression, is expected to move over southern Missouri later in the day after landing as a powerful Category 1 hurricane Tuesday.

Isaac soaks Louisiana another day, flooding homes, forcing evacuations

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 09:50:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS - Officials released water from an Isaac -stressed dam at a lake near the Louisiana-Mississippi border, hoping to ease the pressure as the storm soaked Louisiana for yet another day, flooding homes and forcing last-minute evacuations and rescues.

Etats-Unis: Isaac redevient une dépression mais menace toujours un barrage

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 09:44:00 +0200varmatin (fr)

Les vents de la tempête Isaac ont faibli jeudi, entraînant sa rétrogradation au rang de dépression, mais elle déversait toujours des trombes d'eau sur sa route en Louisiane, menaçant de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin. Dans son bulletin de 21H00 GMT, le dernier qui sera consacré à....

Etats-Unis: Isaac redevient une dépression mais menace toujours un barrage

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 09:39:00 +0200corsematin (fr)

Les vents de la tempête Isaac ont faibli jeudi, entraînant sa rétrogradation au rang de dépression, mais elle déversait toujours des trombes d'eau sur sa route en Louisiane, menaçant de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin. Dans son bulletin de 21H00 GMT, le dernier qui sera consacré à....

Hurricane Isaac shifts Mississippi upstream

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 09:20:00 +0200timesofmalta (en)

The Mississippi flowed backwards for nearly 24 hours when Hurricane Isaac roared off the Gulf of Mexico and made landfall in Louisiana, the US Geological Survey said yesterday. In a statement, it said the Mississippi flowed upstream at 5,150 cubic metres per second on Tuesday at Belle Chasse,....

États-Unis : Isaac n'a pas dit son dernier mot

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 09:16:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

Les vents de la tempête Isaac ont faibli jeudi, entraînant sa rétrogradation au rang de dépression, mais elle déversait toujours des trombes d'eau sur sa route en Louisiane, menaçant de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin. Dans son bulletin de 23 heures (heure de Paris), le dernier....

After drenching New Orleans, Isaac threatens dam

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 09:09:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Authorities in two states along the US Gulf Coast have urged residents to seek shelter amid fears a dam could fail, as a weakening Isaac has doused an already drenched region.

Waning Isaac heads north but eyes turn to stricken dam

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 09:04:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

NEW ORLEANS: Torrential rain dumped by Hurricane Isaac threatened to burst a dam in Mississippi on Thursday, triggering the mass evacuation of local r

Isaac leaves flooding, power outages in its path

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 09:03:00 +0200homelandsecuritynewswire (en)

8/30/12 Hurricane Isaac update Hurricane Isaac lost its Category 1 hurricane status midday Wednesday and was downgraded to a tropical storm, but the severe rains and winds which it brought with it have not let up much; the number of power outages continues to increase as the number of homes and....

Drones being used to track hurricanes

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 09:03:00 +0200homelandsecuritynewswire (en)

8/30/12 Tracking hurricanes Federal hurricane trackers will start experimenting with unmanned boats and aircrafts to learn more about how to anticipate and track the movements of hurricanes; NASAand the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA) are teaming up and using a pair of....

As Hurricane Isaac beats on New Orleans, new infrastructure is holding up

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 09:03:00 +0200homelandsecuritynewswire (en)

8/30/12 Hurricane Isaac update This week, as Hurricane Isaac was threatening to replicate the physical damage that Katrina inflicted, it has become apparent that $14 billion worth of changes and improvements in infrastructure, planning, and emergency response procedures have given the city of New....

Etats-Unis: Isaac redevient une dépression mais menace toujours un barrage

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 09:00:00 +0200nicematin (fr)

Les vents de la tempête Isaac ont faibli jeudi, entraînant sa rétrogradation au rang de dépression, mais elle déversait toujours des trombes d'eau sur sa route en Louisiane, menaçant de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin. Dans son bulletin de 21H00 GMT, le dernier qui sera consacré à....

Isaac's remnants bring headaches but also relief to US drought

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:58:00 +0200arabtimes (en)

NEW ORLEANS, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac continue to cause headaches on Friday, bringing heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the lower Mississippi Valley as Gulf Coast residents get ready to start their clean...

Isaac's remnants bring headaches but also relief to U.S. drought

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:44:00 +0200thestar-my (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac continue to cause headaches on Friday, bringing heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the lower Mississippi Valley as Gulf Coast residents get ready to start their cleanup efforts.

Isaac's Size, Speed Help It Pack A Heavyweight Punch

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:35:00 +0200npr (en)

The storm may not have had the intensity of other Gulf hurricanes of recent years, but its slow movement and wide coverage area create their own problems.

Hurricane Isaac curfew lifted in New Orleans, U.S.

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:35:00 +0200peopledaily (en)

HOUSTON, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) -- New Orleans, the largest city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, lifted on Thursday a dusk-to-dawn curfew, which was enacted in Hurricane Isaac 's wake. According to the reports on the website of NOLA.COM, this was announced by New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu's administration on Thursday afternoon.

Sur Reddit, Obama surfe sur son image de président geek

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:34:00 +0200benininfo (fr)

Créé le 30-08-2012 - Le président américain s'est invité sur le site communautaire pour un tchat surprise. Le président américain Barack Obama s’est invité, mercredi 29 août, sur le site communautaire Reddit où il s’est livré à un chat improvisé d’une demie heure avec les internautes. "Salut, je suis Barack Obama, président des Etats-Unis.

Isaac's remnants bring headaches but also relief to US d

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:31:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

* Fading storm still triggers flash floods, tornadoes * New Orleans flood defenses came through unscathed * Onshore insured losses seen up to $2 billion By Ellen Wulfhorst and Scott Malone NEW ORLEANS, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac continue to cause headaches on Friday, bringing....

Arkansas and Missouri await Tropical Storm Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:27:00 +0200euronews-en (en)

Hurricane Isaac may have been downgraded to a tropical storm but the cyclone is still heading inland towards the US states of Arkansas and Missouri.…

Iran accused in new UN nuclear report

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:27:00 +0200euronews-en (en)

The UN's nuclear watchdog says Iran has doubled production capacity at its Fordo facility. The International Atomic Energy Agency said the number of…

Isaac's remnants bring headaches but also relief to U.S. drought

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:24:00 +0200reuters-af (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac continue to cause headaches on Friday, bringing heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the lower Mississippi Valley as Gulf Coast residents get ready to start their cleanup efforts.

Etats-Unis: Isaac redevient une dépression mais menace toujours un barrage

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:23:00 +0200courrier-picard (fr)

Les vents de la tempête Isaac ont faibli jeudi, entraînant sa rétrogradation au rang de dépression, mais elle déversait toujours des trombes d'eau sur sa route en Louisiane, menaçant de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin. Dans s...

Isaac, now a depression, heads north

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:14:00 +0200upi (en)

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Isaac still had some punch Thursday as it weakened to a tropical depression and moved slowly north from the Gulf Coast.

Isaac's remnants bring headaches but also relief to U.S. drought

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:12:00 +0200reuters (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac continue to cause headaches on Friday, bringing heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the lower Mississippi Valley as Gulf Coast residents get ready to start their cleanup efforts.

Isaac's remnants bring headaches but also relief to drought

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:08:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac continue to cause headaches on Friday, bringing heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the lower Mississippi Valley as Gulf Coast residents get ready to start their cleanup efforts. The first hurricane to hit the United States this....

Etats-Unis: Isaac redevient une dépression mais menace toujours un barrage

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:05:00 +0200m6 (fr)

Les vents de la tempête Isaac ont faibli jeudi, entraînant sa rétrogradation au rang de dépression, mais elle déversait toujours des trombes d'eau sur sa route en Louisiane, menaçant de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin.

Isaac balaye la Nouvelle-Orléans : plus de peur que de mal

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:03:00 +0200euronews-fr (fr)

L'appréhension était si forte en Louisiane, due au spectre de Katrina - cet ouragan dévastateur et meurtrier qui a fait plus de 1800 victimes en 2005…

Isaac's remnants bring headaches but also relief to US drought

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:03:00 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

The remnants of Hurricane Isaac continue to cause headaches on Friday, bringing heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the lower Mississippi Valley as Gulf Coast residents get ready to start their cleanup efforts.

Isaac's remnants bring headaches but also relief to US drought

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:01:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

The remnants of Hurricane Isaac continue to cause headaches on Friday, bringing heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the lower Mississippi Valley as Gulf Coast residents get ready to start their cleanup efforts.

Etats-Unis: Isaac redevient une dépression mais menace toujours un barrage

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 07:46:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

Les vents de la tempête Isaac ont faibli jeudi, entraînant sa rétrogradation au rang de dépression, mais elle déversait toujours des trombes d'eau sur sa route en Louisiane, menaçant de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin. Les vents de la tempête Isaac ont faibli jeudi, entraînant sa....

Etats-Unis: Isaac redevient une dépression mais menace toujours un barrage

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 07:46:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

Les vents de la tempête Isaac ont faibli jeudi, entraînant sa rétrogradation au rang de dépression, mais elle déversait toujours des trombes d'eau sur sa route en Louisiane, menaçant de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin.

Etats-Unis: Isaac redevient une dépression mais menace toujours un barrage

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 07:44:00 +0200lamontagne (fr)

Les vents de la tempête Isaac ont faibli jeudi, entraînant sa rétrogradation au rang de dépression, mais elle déversait toujours des trombes d'eau sur sa route en Louisiane, menaçant de faire rompre un barrage dans le Mississippi voisin. Dans son bulletin de 21H00 GMT, le dernier qui sera consacré à....

La tempête Isaac a été dégradée en dépression

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 07:42:00 +0200arcinfo (fr)

Avec des vents qui n'atteignent "plus que" 55 km/h, les météorologues ont dégradé Isaac en dépression. La tempête Isaac a été rétrogradée au rang de "dépression" et poursuivait jeudi sa route vers le nord de la Louisiane accompagné de pluies torrentielles, a annoncé le Centre de surveillance des ouragans (NHC).

Isaac's remnants bring headaches but also relief to drought

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 07:42:00 +0200reuters (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac continue to cause headaches on Friday, bringing heavy rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the lower Mississippi Valley as Gulf Coast residents get ready to start their cleanup efforts.

Over a million homes without power in storm-hit US states

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 07:31:00 +0200deccanherald (en)

Over a million homes and businesses in Louisiana, the home state of Indian-American governor Bobby Jindal, and neighbouring Mississippi were still without power as a weakened storm began a slow trek northward. Nearly half of Louisiana with some 901,000 homes and businesses was without power late....

Brent edges up ahead of Bernanke speech, set for 2nd monthly gain

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 07:26:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Brent crude futures climbed above $112 per barrel on Friday, on track for a second monthly gain as investors awaited a speech by U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke for hints of more monetary easing that could stoke oil demand.

Isaac pounds the Gulf Coast: How to help

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 07:25:00 +0200cnn (en)

Residents along the Gulf Coast continue to get pounded by heavy winds and unrelenting rain from Tropical Depression Isaac , an eerie reminder of Hurricane Katrina, which pummeled the Gulf Coast seven years ago.

Over a million homes without power in storm-hit US states

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 07:21:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Over a million homes and businesses in Louisiana, the home state of Indian-American governor Bobby Jindal, and neighbouring Mississippi were still without power as a weakened storm began a slow trek ...

Isaac raging

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 07:12:00 +0200khaleejtimes (en)

Hurricane Isaac bore down on New Orleans early Wednesday after making landfall, seven years to the day after Katrina devastated the "Big Easy" and killed hundreds along the US Gulf Coast.

Isaac leaves at least two dead in southern US

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 07:12:00 +0200YorkshirePost (en)

AT least two people have died as Tropical Storm Isaac lingers over the US Gulf Coast with whistling winds and constant rain.

AIR Worldwide sees insured Isaac losses up to US$2bil

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 07:11:00 +0200thestar-my (en)

NEW YORK: Hurricane Isaac has caused anywhere from $700 million to $2 billion in insured onshore losses after striking the U.S. Gulf Coast earlier this week, disaster modeler AIR Worldwide said on Thursday.

Shell shuts Norco refinery after cutting rates during Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:56:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Royal Dutch Shell shut the Norco, Louisiana, refinery that ran at reduced rates when Hurricane Isaac came ashore, the company said on Thursday, but it gave no explanation for why the facility had been shut. The company also said that its Capline crude oil pipeline, with a capacity of 1.

As Isaac wanes, Gulf region mops up from storm

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:56:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac trudged north on Thursday and U.S. Gulf Coast residents started to mop up and assess damage, even as much of Louisiana was still flooded and without power. Isaac, which was downgraded to a tropical depression on Thursday after hitting the....

Weakening Isaac hovers over water-logged Louisiana

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:51:00 +0200AP (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Isaac hovered over Louisiana for a third day Thursday, shedding more than a foot of additional rain that forced authorities to hurriedly evacuate areas ahead of the storm and rescue hundreds of people who could not escape as the rapidly rising waters swallowed entire neighborhoods.

L'ouragan Isaac redevient une dépression

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:47:00 +0200lejdd (fr)

Les vents de la tempête Isaac ont faibli jeudi, entraînant sa rétrogradation au rang de dépression, mais elle déversait toujours des trombes...

Gulf Coast Begins Recovery Efforts After Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:35:00 +0200npr (en)

There's more misery in the areas south of New Orleans after Isaac . In Plaquemines Parish, several neighborhoods are completely underwater. Some people were even rescued Thursday from rooftops.

As Isaac wanes, Gulf region mops up from storm

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:32:00 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

The remnants of Hurricane Isaac trudged north on Thursday and U.S. Gulf Coast residents started to mop up and assess damage, even as much of Louisiana was still flooded and without power.

As Isaac wanes, Gulf region mops up from storm

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:29:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

The remnants of Hurricane Isaac trudged north on Thursday and U.S. Gulf Coast residents started to mop up and assess damage, even as much of Louisiana was still flooded and without power.

Waning Isaac heading north but eyes turn to stricken dam

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:25:00 +0200thedailyherald (en)

NEW ORLEANS--Torrential rain dumped by Hurricane Isaac threatened to burst a dam in Mississippi on Thursday, triggering the mass evacuation of local residents, while large areas of the region were still flooded and without power but getting ready to mop up.

Regulators say 95 percent of U.S. Gulf oil output shut by Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:25:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

HOUSTON (Reuters) - U.S. regulators said 94.99 percent of daily oil production and 72.52 percent of daily natural gas output in U.S.-regulated areas of the Gulf of Mexico were shut Thursday by Tropical Storm Isaac , which had weakened from a hurricane earlier this week. The U.S.

New Orleans recipe for the post-hurricane blues? BBQ and banter

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:25:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Hurricane Isaac has come and gone and the city of New Orleans has weathered it well with its new multibillion-dollar flood controls. But now officials worry about the growing restlessness of their notoriously convivial residents.

U.S. cuts estimate of refining capacity shut on Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:25:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - The smallest of the six Louisiana refineries that shut down ahead of Isaac 's landfall began restarting on Thursday, shaving the amount of offline capacity by 6 percent to 879,500 barrels per day, or 11 percent of U.S. Gulf Coast refining capacity, the U.S. Department of Energy said.

As Isaac wanes, Gulf region mops up from storm

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:24:00 +0200thestar-my (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac trudged north on Thursday and U.S. Gulf Coast residents started to mop up and assess damage, even as much of Louisiana was still flooded and without power.

As Isaac wanes, Gulf region mops up from storm

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:22:00 +0200reuters-af (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac trudged north on Thursday and U.S. Gulf Coast residents started to mop up and assess damage, even as much of Louisiana was still flooded and without power.

Isaac drenches Louisana flooding homes killing power

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:19:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Residents of the Cambridge neighbourhood of LaPlace, La., flee rising flood waters associated with Isaac on Wednesday. The slowing hurricane was downgraded to a tropical storm, but its effects ...

Isaacs heavy rain leaves ongoing hazards for many states

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:19:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Nearly 2 feet of rain fell on the states, leaving the ground too soaked to absorb the overflowing rivers and pushing dams and levees outside New Orleans to the brink. As the water swallowed cars, ...

Why they didn’t heed the warnings about Hurricane Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:19:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Why were people in areas such as Plaquemines Parish, St. John the Baptist Parish and other coastal areas of Louisiana and Mississippi so blas about Hurricane Isaac ? The answer could have something to ...

As Isaac wanes, Gulf region mops up from storm

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:11:00 +0200reuters (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac trudged north on Thursday and U.S. Gulf Coast residents started to mop up and assess damage, even as much of Louisiana was still flooded and without power.

As Isaac wanes, Gulf region mops up from storm

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:11:00 +0200reuters (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The remnants of Hurricane Isaac trudged north on Thursday and U.S. Gulf Coast residents started to mop up and assess damage, even as much of Louisiana was still flooded and without power.

As Isaac wanes, Gulf region mops up from storm

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:03:00 +0200ibtimes-au (en)

The remnants of Hurricane Isaac trudged north on Thursday and U.S. Gulf Coast residents started to mop up and assess damage, even as much of Louisiana was still flooded and without power.

Isaac steers clear of direct blow to New Orleans, loses steam

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:01:00 +0200mumbaimirror (en)

Hurricane Isaac 's whistling winds lashed New Orleans and the storm dumped nearly a foot of rain on its desolate streets on Thursday, but the system of levee pumps, walls and gates appeared to withstand one of the stiffest challenges yet. To...

Hurricane Katrinas silver lining Improved pet care

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 05:48:00 +0200irishsun (en)

After Katrina devastated Louisiana and Mississippi pet populations, killing countless animals and even some owners who steadfastly refused to leave their pets behind, the pet stories from Isaac look ...

Brent steady above $112 ahead of Bernanke speech, set for 2nd monthly gain

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 05:44:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Brent crude futures were steady above $112 per barrel on Friday, on track to post a second straight monthly gain as investors awaited a speech by U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke for hints of more monetary easing that could stoke oil demand.

After drenching New Orleans, Isaac threatens dam

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 05:44:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Authorities in two states along the US Gulf Coast urged residents to seek shelter amid fears a dam could fail, as a weakening Isaac doused an already drenched region.

Nouvelle-Orléans Face à Isaac, les digues ont tenu

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 05:28:00 +0200lepays-fr (fr)

De graves inondations causées par la tempête tropicale Isaac ont touché hier matin les côtes du golfe du Mexique, mais les digues construites après ...

Ouragan aux Etats-Unis: libération contrôlée des eaux

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 05:25:00 +0200cctv-fr (fr)

Des dizaines de milliers de personnes ont été contraintes d’évacuer leurs habitations en Louisiane et dans le Mississippi. La tornade a détrempée une vaste zone située le long de la côte du Golfe. De violentes pluies et des inondations sont attendues au cours des prochains jours.

Un barrage menace de rompre au passage d’Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 05:25:00 +0200dna-france (fr)

Isaac , redevenu une tempête tropicale, poursuivait sa remontée vers le nord de la Louisiane jeudi en déversant toujours des trombes d’eau, tandis ...

Storm KIRK status update

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 05:17:00 +0200hewsweb (en)

At 3:00 AM , status update for the storm KIRK . Wind: 85Kt, category: Intense Hurricane (Cat 2)

Waning Isaac heads north but eyes turn to stricken dam

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 05:04:00 +0200geo-tv (en)

NEW ORLEANS: Torrential rain dumped by Hurricane Isaac threatened to burst a dam in Mississippi on Thursday, trigg

Water released from Isaac-stressed dam

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 04:59:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

AS the storm slogged its way across Louisiana and windy conditions calmed, the extent of some of the damage became clear on Friday.

Isaac weakens to tropical depression

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 04:59:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

BEIJING, Aug. 31 (Xinhuanet) -- The US National Hurricane Center says Isaac has been downgraded from a tropical storm to a tropical depression. Tens of thousands of people have been forced to evacuate their homes in Louisiana and Mississippi. The storm has left a soggy mess across a widespread area along the Gulf Coast.

Water released from Isaac-stressed dam

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 04:53:00 +0200smh (en)

As the storm slogged its way across Louisiana and windy conditions calmed, the extent of some of the damage became clear on Friday.

Weakening Isaac hovers over La.

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 04:35:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Weather system weakened to a tropical depression, but it caught many places off guard by following unpredictable path

Haiti: Isaac update: Safety nets working in storm's wake

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 04:12:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: Mercy Corps Country: Haiti John Hanson Country Director, Haiti As we've watched what became Hurricane Isaac batter the U.S. Gulf coast, the importance of a strengthened infrastructure and emergency plan — what we in the development world call "resilience-building" or "disaster risk reduction" — is incredibly clear.

Isaac's rage in Louisiana

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 04:09:00 +0200chinadaily (en)

Hurricane Isaac forced evacuations affecting tens of thousands of people in Louisiana and Mississippi on Thursday, even as relieved New Orleans residents said its destruction was nothing like that seen after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Hurricane Kirk strengthens in Atlantic

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 04:04:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

MIAMI: Hurricane Kirk strengthened rapidly over the open Atlantic Ocean on Thursday, though it posed no hazard to land, US forecasters said.

Evacuations continue as Isaac downgraded

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 03:56:00 +0200msnbc (en)

Up to 50,000 people in Louisiana's Tangipahoa Parish were ordered to evacuate when water from Tropical Storm Isaac threatened to overwhelm a dam.

'Uncharacteristic' Isaac lacked punch but not size

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 03:49:00 +0200alertnet-rss (en)

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:59 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Slow-moving, cyclone confounded expectations * Rainfall heavier, more widespread than usual * Low pressure in eye emulated Category 3 hurricane By David Adams MIAMI, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Meteorologists tracking Hurricane Isaac this week....

Waning Isaac heads north but eyes turn to stricken dam

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 03:49:00 +0200alertnet-rss (en)

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:17 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Storm downgraded to tropical depression * Evacuations ordered as various options considered for dam * One Louisiana refinery sees flooding * Drought-stricken states further north eager for rain By Ellen Wulfhorst and Scott Malone NEW ORLEANS,....

AP PHOTOS: Flooding From Isaac Plagues Louisiana

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 03:45:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

A highway lost under water. A levee intentionally breached to alleviate flooding. People riding ATVs through flooded streets. Here are some aerial images of the effects of Hurricane Isaac 's fury. External links are provided for reference purposes. ABC News is not responsible for the content of external Internet sites.

In Louisiana, who gets to live behind levees?

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 03:45:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Hurricane Isaac reignites this vital question for thousands of Louisiana residents.

Tropical storm Isaac threatens American dam

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 03:44:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

NEW ORLEANS: Authorities in two states along the US Gulf Coast urged residents to seek shelter Thursday amid fears a dam could fail as Tropical Storm

Isaac leaves floods and power cuts

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 03:44:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Search-and-rescue operations resumed in heavily flooded areas around New Orleans yesterday, but relieved residents and authorities said Hurricane Issac’s destruction was nothing like that ...

G-7 Nations Want Oil Production Ramped Up

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 03:34:00 +0200npr (en)

In a statement Tuesday, the G-7 nations warned of the risks "posed by elevated oil prices." Demand for gasoline usually starts to wane at the end of the summer but right now gasoline prices are hitting new highs. Oil prices are surging because of tensions with Iran and the ongoing concerns about Hurricane Isaac .

Waning Isaac heads north but eyes turn to stricken dam

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 03:32:00 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

Torrential rain dumped by Hurricane Isaac threatened to burst a dam in Mississippi on Thursday, triggering the mass evacuation of local residents, while large areas of the region were still flooded and without power but getting ready to mop up.

Protests fizzle during GOP convention

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 03:31:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

The three dozen chanting anti-GOP protesters hit a lull of silence as they marched through a low-income neighborhood in west Tampa. "What are you guys doing? Taking a nap?" shouted one protester to his cohorts, exhorting them to yell. Another shouted, "You guys are reeeeaaal quiet now!"

Weakening Isaac hovers over water-logged Louisiana

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 03:31:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Isaac hovered over Louisiana for a third day Thursday, shedding more than a foot of additional rain that forced authorities to hurriedly evacuate areas ahead of the storm and rescue hundreds of people who could not escape as the rapidly rising waters swallowed entire neighborhoods.

Waning Isaac heads north but eyes turn to stricken dam

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 03:27:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

Torrential rain dumped by Hurricane Isaac threatened to burst a dam in Mississippi on Thursday, triggering the mass evacuation of local residents, while large areas of the region were still flooded and without power but getting ready to mop up.

Isaac flood fears ease as former hurricane moves north

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 03:26:00 +0200cnn (en)

Flood warnings ease as former Hurricane Isaac weakens further and moves slowly north, as authorities warn of a significant damage to a Mississippi dam.

'Uncharacteristic' Isaac lacked punch but not size

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 03:22:00 +0200trust (en)

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:59 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Slow-moving, cyclone confounded expectations * Rainfall heavier, more widespread than usual * Low pressure in eye emulated Category 3 hurricane By David Adams MIAMI, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Meteorologists tracking Hurricane Isaac this week....

Waning Isaac heads north but eyes turn to stricken dam

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 03:22:00 +0200trust (en)

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:17 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Storm downgraded to tropical depression * Evacuations ordered as various options considered for dam * One Louisiana refinery sees flooding * Drought-stricken states further north eager for rain By Ellen Wulfhorst and Scott Malone NEW ORLEANS,....

Waning Isaac heads north but eyes turn to stricken dam

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 03:19:00 +0200thestar-my (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Torrential rain dumped by Hurricane Isaac threatened to burst a dam in Mississippi on Thursday, triggering the mass evacuation of local residents, while large areas of the region were still flooded and without power but getting ready to mop up.

Isaac rétrogradé en dépression, un barrage menace de céder

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 03:10:00 +0200alvinet (fr)

Isaac a provoqué des dégâts importants sur le barrage de Percy Quin, près du lac Tangipahoa. Articles en rapport «Free Pussy Riot» écrit avec du sang sur le... Source : Libération - Articles similaires

Isaac downgraded; dam at risk near Louisiana-Mississippi border

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 03:08:00 +0200latimes (en)

Scrambling to prevent a storm-weakened dam from sending flood waters through communities along the Louisiana-Mississippi border, officials Thursday launched a "controlled’’ water release from the structure in an effort to prevent its collapse. The work came as Isaac was further downgraded to a tropical depression.

Waning Isaac heads north but eyes turn to stricken dam

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 03:01:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Torrential rain dumped by Hurricane Isaac threatened to burst a dam in Mississippi on Thursday, triggering the mass evacuation of local residents, while large areas of the region were still flooded and without power but getting ready to mop up.

Experts seek urgent action on emissions at UN climate talks

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 02:59:00 +0200guardiannewsngr (en)

WORLD climate change negotiators were yesterday warned by experts that a string of extreme weather events, including storms and drought, around the globe show that urgent action on emission cuts is needed as they opened new talks in Bangkok. The week-long meeting in the Thai capital, which was....

Waning Isaac heads north but eyes turn to stricken dam

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 02:58:00 +0200ibtimes-au (en)

Torrential rain dumped by Hurricane Isaac threatened to burst a dam in Mississippi on Thursday, triggering the mass evacuation of local residents, while large areas of the region were still flooded and without power but getting ready to mop up.

U-Haul Offers 30 Days of Free Storage and U-Box Pod Moving and Storage to Louisiana Residents Affected by Hurricane Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 02:52:00 +0200finanznachrichten-en (en)

SHREVEPORT, La., Aug. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --The U-Haul Company of Northern Louisiana is offering 30 days of free storage and U-Box pod moving and storage to all Louisiana residents affected by H...

Waning Isaac heads north but eyes turn to stricken dam

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 02:49:00 +0200reuters-af (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Torrential rain dumped by Hurricane Isaac threatened to burst a dam in Mississippi on Thursday, triggering the mass evacuation of local residents, while large areas of the region were still flooded and without power but getting ready to mop up.

Twisters strike in ‘tornado HQ’ UK

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 02:49:00 +0200thesun (en)

THEY are spotted in the Severn Estuary before moving across Clevedon in Somerset — as experts brand Britain the world’s twister capital

Isaac forces dam evacuation order

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 02:49:00 +0200bbc-news (en)

Officials begin a controlled release of water at a hurricane-battered Mississippi dam after a mass evacuation was ordered amid fears of flooding.

Waning Isaac heads north but eyes turn to stricken dam

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 02:38:00 +0200reuters (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Torrential rain dumped by Hurricane Isaac threatened to burst a dam in Mississippi on Thursday, triggering the mass evacuation of local residents, while large areas of the region were still flooded and without power but getting ready to mop up.

Waning Isaac heads north but eyes turn to stricken dam

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 02:38:00 +0200reuters (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Torrential rain dumped by Hurricane Isaac threatened to burst a dam in Mississippi on Thursday, triggering the mass evacuation of local residents, while large areas of the region were still flooded and without power but getting ready to mop up.

Many tea party freshmen congressman stay away from Tampa

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 02:38:00 +0200latimes (en)

Fewer than half of the 89 freshmen RSVPd to attend. Some are in tough reelection fights; others just wanted to keep their distance from the political class or from Romney.TAMPA, Fla. When Mitt Romney accepts the Republican nomination for president Thursday night, Rep.

Isaac pushes gas prices higher for holiday

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 02:25:00 +0200msnbc (en)

Gas prices jumped still higher Thursday in the wake of Hurricane Isaac , leaving drivers facing the prospect of costly fillups as they take to the highway for a final summer spin over Labor Day weekend.

Storms, drought overshadow UN climate talks

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 02:10:00 +0200dailytimesPK (en)

* Experts believe UN target to limit rise in global average temperatures unattainable BANGKOK: World climate change negotiators faced warnings on Thursday that a string of extreme weather events around the globe show urgent action on emission cuts are needed as they opened new talks in Bangkok.

Etats-Unis: Isaac redevient une dépression, mais déverse toujours des trombes d'eau

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 01:59:00 +0200varmatin (fr)

La tempête Isaac a été rétrogradée au rang de "dépression", ses vents ne dépassant pas les 55 km/h, et poursuivait jeudi sa route vers le nord de la Louisiane accompagné de pluies torrentielles, a annoncé le Centre de surveillance des ouragans (NHC). Des trombes d'eau continuent de s'abattre sur....

Reckoning With Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 01:57:00 +0200wsj-en (en)

Towns near New Orleans, less protected by levees and floodgates, grappled with flooding as the storm continued to dump more rain.

Weakening Isaac hovers over water-logged Louisiana, forcing more evacuations and rescues

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 01:50:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS - Isaac hovered over Louisiana for a third day Thursday, shedding more than a foot of additional rain that forced authorities to hurriedly evacuate areas ahead of the storm and rescue hundreds of people who could not escape as the rapidly rising waters swallowed entire neighbourhoods.

Etats-Unis: Isaac redevient une dépression, mais déverse toujours des trombes d'eau

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 01:48:00 +0200nicematin (fr)

La tempête Isaac a été rétrogradée au rang de "dépression", ses vents ne dépassant pas les 55 km/h, et poursuivait jeudi sa route vers le nord de la Louisiane accompagné de pluies torrentielles, a annoncé le Centre de surveillance des ouragans (NHC). Des trombes d'eau continuent de s'abattre sur....

Gulf Coast has first-name relationship with storms

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 01:42:00 +0200AP (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Along the Gulf Coast, you're not a real hurricane veteran until you're on a first-name basis with one of the killer storms. That's because for all the misery they cause, hurricanes become ingrained in the fabric of local life. If you survived, you wear it as a badge of merit.

In Isaac's aftermath, flooding and rescues in LaPlace

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 01:42:00 +0200usaToday (en)

The governor's office said 3,000 people required rescue in LaPlace, La., and at least 1,500 had been evacuated.

Isaac Causes Minor Damage to New Orleans

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 01:41:00 +0200voanews (en)

NEW ORLEANS — Tropical storm Isaac moved away from New Orleans Thursday, causing only minor damage, but flooded areas outside the city, triggering evacuations and rescue operations as waters quickly rose. North and south of New Orleans the storm left hundreds of homes under water.

Isaac flooding forces evacuation of 60000

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 01:40:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Hurricane Isaac zeroes in on fortified New Orleans Torrential rain dropped by Hurricane Isaac threatened to burst a dam on Thursday, forcing evacuation of up to 60,000 people in Louisiana and ...

"Uncharacteristic" Isaac lacked punch but not size

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 01:37:00 +0200reuters (en)

MIAMI (Reuters) - Meteorologists tracking Hurricane Isaac this week struggled to pin down the vexing storm's next move, variously referring to it as "disorganized" and "uncharacteristic."

'Everything I own was in that trailer – now it's gone'

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 01:37:00 +0200independent (en)

It was 4.30am when Samuel George realised that the levees had broken; a tide of muddy water started seeping into the living area of his single-storey trailer home in the New Orleans suburb of Braithwaite.

Etats-Unis: Isaac redevient une dépression, mais déverse toujours des trombes d'eau

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 01:33:00 +0200corsematin (fr)

La tempête Isaac a été rétrogradée au rang de "dépression", ses vents ne dépassant pas les 55 km/h, et poursuivait jeudi sa route vers le nord de la Louisiane accompagné de pluies torrentielles, a annoncé le Centre de surveillance des ouragans (NHC). Des trombes d'eau continuent de s'abattre sur....

Video: Miss. dam at risk of "imminent failure" from Isaac flooding

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 01:33:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

A dam in southern Mississippi is at risk of "imminent failure" from flooding brought on by Hurricane Isaac . Byron Pitts reports from downstream in Kentwood, La., where the entire town is being evacuated.

Towns Struggle With Isaac Floodwaters

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 01:27:00 +0200wsj-en (en)

Towns surrounding New Orleans were grappling with floodwaters pouring out of backed-up rivers, bayous and Lake Pontchartrain, as Isaac continued to drench southeastern Louisiana and Mississippi on its slow march north.

National Guard, Northcom Support Isaac Effort

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 01:22:00 +0200globalsecurity (en)

Governors of four states have activated more than 7,500 National Guard soldiers and airmen to deal with the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaac .

"Uncharacteristic" Isaac lacked punch but not size

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 01:19:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MIAMI (Reuters) - Meteorologists tracking Hurricane Isaac this week struggled to pin down the vexing storm's next move, variously referring to it as "disorganized" and "uncharacteristic." For George Dubaz, a New Orleans tour guide, Isaac was simply a "pain in the ass." After two days of lost business he'd had enough of the lumbering Isaac.

Austal's first high-speed ship completes U.S. Navy acceptance trials

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 01:19:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy's first Joint High Speed Vessel, a catamaran transport ship built by Australia's Austal, has passed a comprehensive set of Navy performance and equipment tests, the U.S. unit of the company said on Thursday. Austal said completion of the Navy acceptance trials....

Shell shuts Norco refinery after cutting rates during Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 01:19:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Royal Dutch Shell shut the Norco, Louisiana refinery that ran at reduced rates when Hurricane Isaac came ashore, the company said on Thursday, but it gave no explanation for why the facility had been shut. The company also said that its Capline crude oil pipeline, with a capacity of 1.

New Orleans metals warehouses aim to restart after weekend

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 01:19:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Some metals warehousing companies are preparing to reopen for business in New Orleans after the U.S. Labor Day weekend once they have repaired minor damage to facilities caused by Hurricane Isaac , sources from warehousing companies said on Thursday.

Kirk, Leslie gain strength over Atlantic

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 01:12:00 +0200upi (en)

MIAMI, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- While Isaac weakened to a tropical depression Thursday, forecasters said tropical storm Kirk was upgraded to a hurricane over the Atlantic Ocean.

Isaac a tropical depression, floods

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 01:12:00 +0200upi (en)

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Isaac became a tropical depression over northern Louisiana Thursday but forecasters said flooding rains persisted in southeastern Louisiana and Mississippi.

Isaac rétrogradé en dépression, un barrage menace de céder

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 01:03:00 +0200Liberation (fr)

Isaac a provoqué des dégâts importants sur le barrage de Percy Quin, près du lac Tangipahoa.

After drenching New Orleans, Isaac threatens dam

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:59:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

NEW ORLEANS: Authorities in two states along the US Gulf Coast urged residents to seek shelter on Thursday amid fears a dam could fail as a weakening Isaac doused an already drenched region.

Isaac forces more evacuations

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:56:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

Hurricane Isaac is forcing evacuations affecting tens of thousands of people in Louisiana and Mississippi, even as relieved New Orleans residents said its destruction was nothing like that seen after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. A slow-moving Category 1 hurricane when it hit the region on Tuesday....

Flooding from Isaac forces evacuation of 60,000

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:56:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Torrential rain dropped by Hurricane Isaac threatened to burst a dam on Thursday, forcing evacuation of up to 60,000 people in Louisiana and Mississippi and leaving large areas of the region flooded and without power. Isaac, which was downgraded to a tropical depression on....

Oil drops to two-week low on supply gains

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:56:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

Oil dropped to a two-week low as producers worked to restore Gulf of Mexico output after Hurricane Isaac passed. Prices fell 0.9 per cent as Isaac's threat to offshore production eased as the system weakened to a tropical storm over Louisiana. Oil also declined after 374,000 Americans filed....

Flooding from Isaac forces evacuation of 60,000

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:56:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

Isaac , which was downgraded to a tropical depression on Thursday after moving in from the Gulf on Tuesday, left little damage in New Orleans, where stronger barriers were installed after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Only one fatality linked to the storm has been confirmed so far. But it left a soggy mess across widespread areas of the U.

Hurricane Isaac Pictures: Photos Document The 2012 Storms Th

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:56:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

A car sits submerged after Isaac passed through the region, in Plaquemines Parish, La., Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. Isaac staggered toward central Louisiana early Thursday, its weakening winds still potent enough to drive storm surge into portions of the coast and the River Parishes between New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

The Creole Connection: New Orleans, Haiti and Catastrophe

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:56:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

As a native and resident of New Orleans who has spent three decades in and out of Haiti, and as director of an organization with offices in both places, this has been a harrowing week. The two locales sit squarely in Hurricane Isaac 's path. We don't know yet how New Orleans will weather the giant storm.

Isaac redevient une dépression, mais déverse toujours des trombes d'eau

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:52:00 +0200OuestFrance (fr)

Isaac a été rétrogradé au rang de «dépression», ses vents ne dépassant pas les 55 km/h, et poursuivait jeudi sa route vers le nord de la...

Hurricane Isaac struck the United States as a tropical storm at about 15:00 GMT on 30 August.

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:48:00 +0200alertnet-rss (en)

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:35 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Hurricane Isaac struck the United States as a tropical storm at about 15:00 GMT on 30 August.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall was near31.7 N,92.1 W.

Flooding from Isaac forces evacuation of 60,000

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:48:00 +0200alertnet-rss (en)

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:06 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Storm downgraded to tropical depression * Evacuations ordered as various options considered for dam * One Louisiana refinery sees flooding * Drought-strickent states further north welcome rain By Ellen Wulfhorst and Scott Malone NEW ORLEANS,....

New Orleans recipe for the post-hurricane blues? BBQ and banter

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:48:00 +0200alertnet-rss (en)

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:41 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters By Ellen Wulfhorst NEW ORLEANS, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Hurricane Isaac has come and gone and the city of New Orleans has weathered it well with its new multibillion-dollar flood controls. But now officials worry about the growing restlessness of their notoriously convivial residents.

Isaac Update: Relief Workers Deployed; New Medical Aid Underway

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:48:00 +0200alertnet-rss (en)

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:52 GMT Source: member // Within hours of Hurricane Isaac 's landfall on August 28, AmeriCares AmeriCares first shipment of emergency aid will arrive to help displaced Gulf Coast families - 7 years to the day that Hurricane Katrina devastated the region.

U.S. cuts estimate of refining capacity shut on Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:38:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - The smallest of the six Louisiana refineries that shut down ahead of Isaac 's landfall began restarting on Thursday, shaving the amount of offline capacity by 6 percent to 879,500 barrels per day, or 11 percent of U.S. Gulf Coast refining capacity, the U.S. Department of Energy said.

Gulf Coast has first-name relationship with storms

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:38:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Along the Gulf Coast, you're not a real hurricane veteran until you're on a first-name basis with one of the killer storms.

Flooding from Isaac forces evacuation of 60,000

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:30:00 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

Torrential rain dropped by Hurricane Isaac threatened to burst a dam on Thursday, forcing evacuation of up to 60,000 people in Louisiana and Mississippi and leaving large areas of the region flooded and without power.

After Isaac, a Bayou Blackout: 900,000 Left Without Power

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:27:00 +0200time (en)

Hurricane Isaac , while dissipating, is still wreaking havoc on the area surrounding New Orleans, causing major flooding in Mississippi, threatening a dam failure in low-lying areas, and causing one fatality so far.

Etats-Unis: Isaac redevient une dépression, mais déverse toujours des trombes d'eau

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:26:00 +0200m6 (fr)

La tempête Isaac a été rétrogradée au rang de "dépression", ses vents ne dépassant pas les 55 km/h, et poursuivait jeudi sa route vers le nord de la Louisiane accompagné de pluies torrentielles, a annoncé le Centre de surveillance des ouragans (NHC).

Isaac kills two in U.S.

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:26:00 +0200ruvr-en (en)

In the U.S. hurricane " Isaac " has killed two people according to reports from the states of Louisiana and Mississippi. More than 700,000 in the areas hit by the hurricane are without electricity for the second day.

Flooding from Isaac forces evacuation of 60,000

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:26:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

Torrential rain dropped by Hurricane Isaac threatened to burst a dam on Thursday, forcing evacuation of up to 60,000 people in Louisiana and Mississippi and leaving large areas of the region flooded and without power.

Hurricane Isaac curfew lifted in New Orleans, U.S.

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:25:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

HOUSTON, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) -- New Orleans, the largest city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, lifted on Thursday a dusk-to-dawn curfew, which was enacted in Hurricane Isaac 's wake. According to the reports on the website of NOLA.COM, this was announced by New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu's administration on Thursday afternoon.

Oil falls as concerns over Isaac fade

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:25:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

NEW YORK, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) -- U.S. crude prices fell on Thursday for a second consecutive day as concerns over Hurricane Isaac faded. U.S. crude futures dropped sharply as Isaac weakened to a tropical storm after hitting Louisiana. Nearly all the oil production and about two thirds of natural gas....

Etats-Unis: Isaac redevient une dépression, mais déverse toujours des trombes d'eau

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:24:00 +0200leparisien (fr)

La tempête Isaac a été rétrogradée au rang de "dépression", ses vents ne dépassant pas les 55 km/h, et poursuivait jeudi sa route vers le nord de la Louisiane accompagné de pluies torrentielles, a...

Etats-Unis: Isaac redevient une dépression, mais déverse toujours des trombes d'eau

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:18:00 +0200lanouvellerepublique (fr)

La tempête Isaac a été rétrogradée au rang de "dépression", ses vents ne dépassant pas les 55 km/h, et poursuivait jeudi sa route vers le nord de la Louisiane accompagné de pluies torrentielles, a annoncé le Centre de surveillance des ouragans (NHC).

Etats-Unis: Isaac redevient une dépression, mais déverse toujours des trombes d'eau

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:16:00 +0200courrier-picard (fr)

La tempête Isaac a été rétrogradée au rang de "dépression", ses vents ne dépassant pas les 55 km/h, et poursuivait jeudi sa route vers le nord de la Louisiane accompagné de pluies torrentielles, a annoncé le Centre de surveillance des o...

Etats-Unis: Isaac redevient une dépression, mais déverse toujours des trombes d'eau

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:11:00 +0200lamontagne (fr)

La tempête Isaac a été rétrogradée au rang de "dépression", ses vents ne dépassant pas les 55 km/h, et poursuivait jeudi sa route vers le nord de la Louisiane accompagné de pluies torrentielles, a annoncé le Centre de surveillance des ouragans (NHC). Des trombes d'eau continuent de s'abattre sur....

Etats-Unis: Isaac redevient une dépression, mais déverse toujours des trombes d'eau

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:10:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

La tempête Isaac a été rétrogradée au rang de "dépression", ses vents ne dépassant pas les 55 km/h, et poursuivait jeudi sa route vers le nord de la Louisiane accompagné de pluies torrentielles, a annoncé le Centre de surveillance des ouragans (NHC). La tempête Isaac a été rétrogradée au rang de....

Isaac Update: Relief Workers Deployed; New Medical Aid Underway

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:08:00 +0200trust (en)

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:52 GMT Source: member // Within hours of Hurricane Isaac 's landfall on August 28, AmeriCares AmeriCares first shipment of emergency aid will arrive to help displaced Gulf Coast families - 7 years to the day that Hurricane Katrina devastated the region.

New Orleans recipe for the post-hurricane blues? BBQ and banter

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:08:00 +0200trust (en)

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:41 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters By Ellen Wulfhorst NEW ORLEANS, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Hurricane Isaac has come and gone and the city of New Orleans has weathered it well with its new multibillion-dollar flood controls. But now officials worry about the growing restlessness of their notoriously convivial residents.

Hurricane Isaac struck the United States as a tropical storm at about 15:00 GMT on 30 August.

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:08:00 +0200trust (en)

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:35 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Hurricane Isaac struck the United States as a tropical storm at about 15:00 GMT on 30 August.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall was near31.7 N,92.1 W.

Flooding from Isaac forces evacuation of 60,000

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:08:00 +0200trust (en)

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:06 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Storm downgraded to tropical depression * Evacuations ordered as various options considered for dam * One Louisiana refinery sees flooding * Drought-strickent states further north welcome rain By Ellen Wulfhorst and Scott Malone NEW ORLEANS,....

VIDEOS. Isaac menace de rompre un barrage dans le Mississipi

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:08:00 +0200alvinet (fr)

Isaac , redevenu mercredi tempête tropicale, poursuivait sa remontée vers le nord de la Louisiane jeudi en déversant toujours des trombes d'eau. La tempête, qui a... Source : Le Parisien - Articles similaires

Chevron says all U.S. Gulf production shut on Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:07:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Chevron Corp, the second-largest oil producer in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, said on Wednesday that all production at its four platforms was shut down and its Mississippi refinery was operating after Hurricane Isaac came ashore Tuesday evening.

Weakening Isaac hovers over water-logged Louisiana

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:07:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Isaac hovered over Louisiana for a third day Thursday, shedding more than a foot of additional rain that forced authorities to hurriedly evacuate areas ahead of the storm and rescue hundreds of people who could not escape as the rapidly rising waters swallowed entire neighborhoods.

After drenching New Orleans, Isaac threatens dam

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:07:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Authorities in two states along the US Gulf Coast urged residents to seek shelter Thursday amid fears a dam could fail as a weakening Isaac doused an already drenched region.

In Virginia, Obama Attacks Romney’s Positions

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:04:00 +0200IHT (en)

President Obama reviewed the Republican convention and criticized various policies of his opponent, Mitt Romney, at a campaign rally in Charlottesville, Va.

Weakening Isaac hovers over water-logged Louisiana

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:01:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Isaac hovered over Louisiana for a third day Thursday, shedding more than a foot of additional rain that forced authorities to hurriedly evacuate areas ahead of the storm and rescue hundreds of people who could not escape as...

Melissa Harris-Perry: MSNBC host's new fixer upper home in New Orleans destroyed in Hurricane Isaac

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0200dailymail (en)

Hours after the category 1 storm ripped through New Orleans on Tuesday, Melissa Harris-Perry's newly purchased house intended as a restoration project for the long-struggling neighbourhood was found destroyed.

Etats-Unis: Isaac redevient une dépression, mais déverse toujours des trombes d'eau

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:57:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

La tempête Isaac a été rétrogradée au rang de "dépression", ses vents ne dépassant pas les 55 km/h, et poursuivait jeudi sa route vers le nord de la Louisiane accompagné de pluies torrentielles, a annoncé le Centre de surveillance des ouragans (NHC).

Flooding from Isaac forces evacuation of 60,000

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:56:00 +0200ibtimes-au (en)

Torrential rain dropped by Hurricane Isaac threatened to burst a dam on Thursday, forcing evacuation of up to 60,000 people in Louisiana and Mississippi and leaving large areas of the region flooded and without power.

Isaac forces Louisiana evacuation order

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:54:00 +0200radioaustralianews (en)

Tropical Storm Isaac has forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Rescuers help cattle stuck in Hurricane Isaac's flood waters

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:54:00 +0200msnbc (en)

Cattle are left stranded and vulnerable to rising floodwaters from Hurricane Isaac in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.

Flooding from Isaac forces evacuation of 60,000

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:48:00 +0200reuters-af (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Torrential rain dropped by Hurricane Isaac threatened to burst a dam on Thursday, forcing evacuation of up to 60,000 people in Louisiana and Mississippi and leaving large areas of the region flooded and without power.

Isaac Hits New Orleans On Katrina Anniversary

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:47:00 +0200skynews (en)

The US city is battered by ferocious winds and torrential rain but the worst of the storm strikes nearby fishing villages.

Levees around New Orleans prove reliable

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:46:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Seven years ago, the Army Corps of Engineers was desperately trying to plug breaches in the city's broken and busted levee system.

Isaac forces Louisiana evacuation order

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:45:00 +0200abc-au (en)

Tropical Storm Isaac has forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Weakening Isaac hovers over water-logged Louisiana

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:45:00 +0200AP (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Isaac hovered over Louisiana for a third day Thursday, shedding more than a foot of additional rain that forced authorities to hurriedly evacuate areas ahead of the storm and rescue hundreds of people who could not escape as the rapidly rising waters swallowed entire neighborhoods.

Isaac a poussé le Mississippi à remonter son cours

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:42:00 +02007sur7 (fr)

Le Mississippi a remonté son cours pendant près de 24 heures, repoussé par l'ouragan Isaac sur plus de 200 km, a indiqué jeudi l'Institut de géophysique américain (USGS). L'agence gouvernementale ...

Drought-Weary Farmers Await Isaac's Remnants

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:37:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Drought-weary farmers await Isaac 's rainy remnants, fearing wind could further damage crops

DNC Chair Calls RNC 'Crass' For Partying in Face of Hurricane Isaac

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:37:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

TAMPA, Fla.— Democratic National Committee Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz spoke out today against the Republican National Convention’s handling of Hurricane Isaac , which is causing havoc along the Gulf Coast. Wasserman Schultz said the RNC “could have taken things down a notch,” during their speeches.

Levees Around New Orleans Prove Reliable

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:37:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Seven years ago, the Army Corps of Engineers was desperately trying to plug breaches in the city's broken and busted levee system. Since those catastrophic days, the Army Corps has worked at breakneck speed — and at a cost of billions of dollars — to install new floodgates, pumps, floodwalls and levees across New Orleans.

Protests Fizzle During GOP Convention

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:37:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Protesters blame hurricane threat, police presence for muted protests during GOP convention

Isaac forces Louisiana evacuation order

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:36:00 +0200radioaustralia (en)

Tropical Storm Isaac has forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Flooding from Isaac forces evacuation of 60,000

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:36:00 +0200reuters (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Torrential rain dropped by Hurricane Isaac threatened to burst a dam on Thursday, forcing evacuation of up to 60,000 people in Louisiana and Mississippi and leaving large areas of the region flooded and without power.

Flooding from Isaac forces evacuation of 60,000

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:36:00 +0200reuters (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Torrential rain dropped by Hurricane Isaac threatened to burst a dam on Thursday, forcing evacuation of up to 60,000 people in Louisiana and Mississippi and leaving large areas of the region flooded and without power.

Flooding from Isaac forces evacuation of 60,000

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:36:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Torrential rain dropped by Hurricane Isaac threatened to burst a dam on Thursday, forcing evacuation of up to 60,000 people in Louisiana and Mississippi and leaving large areas of the region flooded and without power. Isaac, which was downgraded to a tropical depression on....

Drought-weary farmers await Isaac's remnants

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:36:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Indiana farmer John Kolb normally would welcome storms that could provide his crops with badly needed water in this summer of drought. Instead, he and other Corn Belt farmers are nervously watching the forecast as Hurricane Isaac 's remnants slog their way, concerned they could end up getting too much of a good thing.

Protests fizzle during GOP convention

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:36:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

The three dozen chanting anti-GOP protesters hit a lull of silence as they marched through a low-income neighborhood in west Tampa. "What are you guys doing? Taking a nap?" shouted one protester to his cohorts, exhorting them to yell. Another shouted, "You guys are reeeeaaal quiet now!"

La tempête Isaac remonte sur la Louisiane et menace de rompre un barrage

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:32:00 +0200corsematin (fr)

Isaac , redevenu mercredi tempête tropicale, poursuivait sa remontée vers le nord de la Louisiane jeudi en déversant toujours des trombes d'eau, tandis qu'un barrage menaçait de rompre dans le sud de l'Etat frontalier du Mississippi. La tempête a provoqué des dégâts importants sur le barrage de Percy....

Protests fizzle during GOP convention

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:31:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

The three dozen chanting anti-GOP protesters hit a lull of silence as they marched through a low-income neighborhood in west Tampa. "What are you guys doing? Taking a nap?" shouted one protester to his cohorts, exhorting...

Flooding from Isaac forces evacuation of 60,000

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:27:00 +0200thestar-my (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Torrential rain dropped by Hurricane Isaac threatened to burst a dam on Thursday, forcing evacuation of up to 60,000 people in Louisiana and Mississippi and leaving large areas of the region flooded and without power.

Oil prices mixed ahead of Bernanke speech

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:25:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

NEW YORK: Crude oil prices closed mixed on Thursday after Hurricane Isaac appeared to have left Gulf of Mexico refiners fairly unscathed and ahead of a keenly anticipated speech by Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke.

Isaac's Impacts: Destruction from 'Just a Cat 1' Storm

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:22:00 +0200scientificamerican (en)

When Hurricane Isaac swept ashore as a Category 1 storm, its destructive power seemingly took some by surprise. As images of submerged houses and news of dramatic rooftop rescues made the rounds, the Web was abuzz with expressions of disbelief that a mere "Cat 1" storm could be the culprit for the catastrophe unfolding before people's eyes.

Trinity Yachts: Hurricane Isaac Update

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:19:00 +0200maritimereporter (en)

Both Yards and All Employees Doing Fine. Here are details regarding affects on Trinity Yachts’ New Orleans, Louisiana and Gulfport, Mississippi yards

Tropical Storm Isaac threatens dam

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:19:00 +0200sbs (en)

Residents across two states on the US Gulf Coast are being urged to take shelter as Tropical Storm Isaac threatens the stability of a dam.

Drought-weary farmers await Isaac's remnants

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:15:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Indiana farmer John Kolb normally would welcome storms that could provide his crops with badly needed water in this summer of drought. Instead, he and other Corn Belt farmers are nervously watching the forecast as Hurricane...

La tempête Isaac remonte sur la Louisiane et menace de rompre un barrage

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:13:00 +0200nicematin (fr)

Isaac , redevenu mercredi tempête tropicale, poursuivait sa remontée vers le nord de la Louisiane jeudi en déversant toujours des trombes d'eau, tandis qu'un barrage menaçait de rompre dans le sud de l'Etat frontalier du Mississippi. La tempête a provoqué des dégâts importants sur le barrage de Percy....

Water released from Isaac-stressed dam

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:13:00 +0200AP (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Isaac soaked Louisiana for yet another day and pushed more water into neighborhoods all around the city, flooding homes and forcing last-minute evacuations and rescues. New Orleans itself was spared, thanks in large part to a levee system built after Katrina.

Trinity Yachts: Hurricane Isaac Update

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:08:00 +0200marinelink (en)

Both Yards and All Employees Doing Fine. Here are details regarding affects on Trinity Yachts’ New Orleans, Louisiana and Gulfport, Mississippi yards

Gulf Coast Has First-Name Relationship With Storms

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:07:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

In a region that's on a first-name basis with hurricanes, each one evokes its own memories

Isaac: Dam water released, levee cut

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:02:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Damaged dam near Louisiana-Mississippi border threatens 60,000; Plaquemines Parish levee intentionally breached

Hurricane Isaac aftermath: Will FEMA have enough money? (+video)

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:01:00 +0200csmonitor (en)

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) could have to ask Congress for more money once hurricane Isaac cleanup costs become clear. Approval is likely, but not a given anymore.

Hurricane Isaac Update: More Mandatory Evacuations As Storm Claims First Fatality

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:00:00 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

Isaac persisted along its treacherous path on Thursday flooding areas, stranding residents and even claiming its first fatality. While the hurricane-turned-tropical storm Isaac weakened and is expected to become a tropical depression by Thursday evening, the rain is still making its mark on the specific areas of the Gulf Coast.

Oil falls as traders look to Fed talk on Friday

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:58:00 +0200AP (en)

The price of oil fell Thursday as producers assessed the impact of Hurricane Isaac and traders waited to see if the Federal Reserve would act to boost the economy. Benchmark oil fell 87 cents to finish trading at $94.62 in New York. Oil companies evacuated many Gulf of Mexico platforms and....

Hurricane Isaac Update: More Mandatory Evacuations As Storm Claims First Fatality

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:55:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

Isaac persisted along its treacherous path on Thursday flooding areas, stranding residents and even claiming its first fatality. While the hurricane-turned-tropical storm Isaac weakened and is expected to become a tropical depression by Thursday evening, the rain is still making its mark on the specific areas of the Gulf Coast.

Brent edges up, U.S. crude falls after hurricane

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:55:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Brent crude prices rose in choppy trading on Thursday, supported by supply concerns and geopolitical tensions, while U.S. crude fell as oil companies assessed damage after Hurricane Isaac 's trek through the region. A possible strike by Norway's oil services workers, upcoming....

DNC Chair Calls RNC 'Crass' For Partying in Face of Hurricane Isaac

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:55:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

TAMPA, Fla.— Democratic National Committee Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz spoke out today against the Republican National Convention’s handling of Hurricane Isaac , which is causing havoc along the Gulf Coast. Wasserman Schultz said the RNC “could have taken things down a notch,” during their speeches.

Le pétrole finit en baisse, soulagé pour le golfe du Mexique

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:54:00 +0200lematin-CH (fr)

Les cours du pétrole ont nettement reculé jeudi à New York, dans un marché rassuré par le bon état des infrastructures pétrolières dans le golfe du Mexique à la suite du passage de la tempête Isaac .

La tempête Isaac remonte sur la Louisiane et menace de rompre un barrage

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:54:00 +0200varmatin (fr)

Isaac , redevenu mercredi tempête tropicale, poursuivait sa remontée vers le nord de la Louisiane jeudi en déversant toujours des trombes d'eau, tandis qu'un barrage menaçait de rompre dans le sud de l'Etat frontalier du Mississippi. La tempête a provoqué des dégâts importants sur le barrage de Percy....

VIDEOS. Isaac menace de rompre un barrage dans le Mississipi

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:53:00 +0200leparisien (fr)

Isaac , redevenu mercredi tempête tropicale, poursuivait sa remontée vers le nord de la Louisiane jeudi en déversant toujours des trombes d'eau. La tempête, qui a privé 1 million de personnes de...

Isaac balaie la Louisiane de pluies diluviennes

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:53:00 +0200leparisien (fr)

Durée : 00:01:00 | 39 vues | 0/10 Isaac , redevenu mercredi tempête tropicale après avoir perdu un peu d'intensité, poursuivait sa remontée vers le nord de la Louisiane jeudi matin tout en déversant [...] louisiane , la nouvelle orléans , tempête tropicale , ouragan....

Storm Isaac triggers more evacuations

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:44:00 +0200gulf-times (en)

Hurricane Isaac forced evacuations affecting tens of thousands of people in Louisiana and Mississippi yesterday, even as relieved New Orleans residents said its destruction was nothing like that seen after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. A slow-moving Category 1 hurricane when it hit the region on....

Isaac: Evacuations ordered on Louisiana-Mississippi border

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:40:00 +0200globalpost (en)

Joshua Barbot (back) rescues family members (L to R) Christie, Ethan and Larry Trumbaturi from their flooded home in his boat on August 30, 2012 in Slidell, Louisiana. The Isaac weather system has now been downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm but is still producing heavy rains and flooding as it moves north.

Storm psychology: Why do some people stay behind?

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:38:00 +0200msnbc (en)

It’s the question so many of us have while watching news coverage of a hurricane or tropical storm like Isaac : Who are these people who don’t leave home even as an angry storm is advancing – and what are they thinking?!

Le pétrole finit en baisse, soulagé pour le golfe du Mexique

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:38:00 +0200alvinet (fr)

Les cours du pétrole ont nettement reculé jeudi à New York, dans un marché rassuré par le bon état des infrastructures pétrolières dans le golfe du Mexique à... Source : Le Matin - Articles similaires

Isaac poursuit son chemin en Louisiane

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:38:00 +0200alvinet (fr)

La tempête tropicale remonte vers le nord de la Louisiane et s'approche du Mississippi, où un barrage a été fortement endommagé. Plusieurs milliers de personnes... Source : Le Figaro - Articles similaires

La tempête Isaac remonte sur la Louisiane et menace de rompre un barrage

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:38:00 +0200alvinet (fr)

Isaac , redevenu mercredi tempête tropicale, poursuivait sa remontée vers le nord de la Louisiane jeudi en déversant toujours des trombes d'eau, tandis qu'un barrage... Source : Le Courrier Picard - Articles similaires

Isaac remonte sur la Louisiane, un barrage menace de céder

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:38:00 +0200alvinet (fr)

Des pluies diluviennes continuent de s'abattre en provoquant d'importantes montées des eaux. 50.000 personnes ont été évacuées près du lac Tangipahoa. Articles... Source : Nouvel Obs - Articles similaires

Oil Drops as Gulf Output to Resumes After Isaac

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:36:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Oil dropped to a two-week low as producers worked to restore Gulf of Mexico output after Hurricane Isaac passed. Prices fell 0.9 percent as Isaac’s threat to offshore production eased as the system weakened to a tropical storm over Louisiana. Oil also declined after 374,000 Americans filed....

Labor Day travelers face traffic congestion, high gas prices

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:35:00 +0200usaToday (en)

New York, L.A. and Washington will face the worst traffic congestion and backups on getaway Friday, analysts predict.

Hurricane Isaac Update: More Mandatory Evacuations As Storm Claims First Fatality

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:30:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

Isaac persisted along its treacherous path on Thursday flooding areas, stranding residents and even claiming its first fatality. While the hurricane-turned-tropical storm Isaac weakened and is expected to become a tropical depression by Thursday evening, the rain is still making its mark on the specific areas of the Gulf Coast.

La tempête Isaac remonte sur la Louisiane et menace de rompre un barrage

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:29:00 +0200france24 (fr)

Isaac , redevenu mercredi tempête tropicale, poursuivait sa remontée vers le nord de la Louisiane jeudi en déversant toujours des trombes d'eau, tandis qu'un barrage menaçait de rompre dans le sud de l'Etat frontalier du Mississippi. La tempête a provoqué des dégâts importants sur le barrage de Percy....

Letters: Olympic climax

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:28:00 +0200guardian (en)

You quote the employment minister, Chris Grayling, as saying: "A something-for-nothing culture does no one any favours" ( Unpaid work plan for young Londoners , Society, 29 August). Unless of course, you are an employer of people who work for you without receiving payment from you, in which case,....

Crews start breaching levee stressed by Isaac

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:28:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Crews are breaching a levee stressed by Isaac 's floodwaters in southeast Louisiana's hard-hit Plaquemines Parish.

Water released from Isaac-stressed dam

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:28:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Isaac soaked Louisiana for yet another day and pushed more water into neighborhoods all around the city, flooding homes and forcing last-minute evacuations and rescues. New Orleans itself was spared, thanks in large part to...

Brent up, choppy, as US crude falls after hurricane

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:27:00 +0200dawn (en)

Brent crude prices rose in choppy trading on Thursday, supported by supply concerns and geopolitical tensions.

Water released from Isaac-stressed dam

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:26:00 +0200AP (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Isaac soaked Louisiana for yet another day and pushed more water into neighborhoods all around the city, flooding homes and forcing last-minute evacuations and rescues. New Orleans itself was spared, thanks in large part to a levee system built after Katrina.

Oil companies, refiners brace for Louisiana-bound Isaac

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:24:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Energy companies evacuated offshore oil rigs and shut down U.S. Gulf Coast refineries on Monday as Tropical Storm Isaac threatened to reach hurricane strength and batter the country's oil refining belt this week. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) projected that Isaac, currently....

AAA Mich.: Gas prices jump 12 cents in past day

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:24:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

AAA Michigan says gasoline prices jumped 12 cents during the past day to a statewide average of about $4.05 per gallon as Hurricane Isaac made landfall.

Water released from Isaac-stressed dam

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:24:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Isaac soaked Louisiana for yet another day and pushed more water into neighborhoods all around the city, flooding homes and forcing last-minute evacuations and rescues. New Orleans itself was spared, thanks in large part to a levee system built after Katrina.

Crews start breaching levee stressed by Isaac

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:24:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Crews are breaching a levee stressed by Isaac 's floodwaters in southeast Louisiana's hard-hit Plaquemines Parish.

Carolinas gas prices up sharply because of Isaac

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:24:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

AAA Carolinas reports Hurricane Isaac has caused the sharpest overnight spike in gas prices in the Carolinas since Hurricane Katrina seven years ago.

Oil companies pull back as Isaac roars toward Gulf

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:24:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Oil companies scrambled out of the path of Tropical Storm Isaac , withdrawing offshore workers and cutting oil and gas production in the Gulf of Mexico.

Gas prices spurt as Gulf's rigs, refineries brace for hurricane Isaac

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:24:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Just before millions of Americans get ready to hit the road for a Labor Day getaway, the price of gasoline is on the rise. Blame hurricane Isaac .

Oil companies pull back as Isaac roars into Gulf

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:24:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Oil companies scrambled out of the path of Tropical Storm Isaac , withdrawing offshore workers and cutting oil and gas production in the Gulf of Mexico.

Isaac remonte sur la Louisiane, un barrage menace de céder

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:23:00 +0200nouvelobs (fr)

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L'ouragan Isaac pourrait coûter 2,5 milliards à l'économie US

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:22:00 +0200leparisien (fr)

Déclassé en tempête tropicale, l'ouragan Isaac a poursuivi, mercredi, sa progression en Louisiane. Même s'il ne s'agissait «que» d'un ouragan de catégorie 1, sur une échelle allant jusqu'à 5,...

Water released from Mississippi dam

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:17:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Potential failure of dam in sparsely populated area near Louisiana-Mississippi border threatens 60,000

La tempête Isaac remonte sur la Louisiane et menace de rompre un barrage

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:15:00 +0200courrier-picard (fr)

Isaac , redevenu mercredi tempête tropicale, poursuivait sa remontée vers le nord de la Louisiane jeudi en déversant toujours des trombes d'eau, tandis qu'un barrage menaçait de rompre dans le sud de l'Etat frontalier du Mississippi. La tempête...

L'ouragan Kirk prend forme dans l'Atlantique

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:12:00 +02007sur7 (fr)

Un nouvel ouragan, Kirk, le cinquième de la saison, a pris forme au milieu de l'océan Atlantique, a indiqué jeudi le Centre américain de surveillance des ouragans (NHC) basé à Miami (Floride). A 15H00 ...

Crews start breaching levee stressed by Isaac

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:11:00 +0200AP (en)

BRAITHWAITE, La. (AP) — Crews are breaching a levee stressed by Isaac 's floodwaters in southeast Louisiana's hard-hit Plaquemines Parish. At the same time, water at a dam farther north in Mississippi was released in an effort to prevent flooding there. Officials hope the Thursday breach in Plaquemines Parish will relieve pressure on the levee.

Isaac's holiday gift: More gas price spkes

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:08:00 +0200msnbc (en)

Gas prices jumped still higher Thursday in the wake of Hurricane Isaac , leaving drivers facing the prospect of costly fillups as they take to the highway for a final summer spin over Labor Day weekend.

La tempête Isaac remonte sur la Louisiane et menace de rompre un barrage

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:07:00 +0200m6 (fr)

Isaac , redevenu mercredi tempête tropicale, poursuivait sa remontée vers le nord de la Louisiane jeudi en déversant toujours des trombes d'eau, tandis qu'un barrage menaçait de rompre dans le sud de l'Etat frontalier du Mississippi.

Validus Targets Growth in Asia After Flagstone Purchase

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:05:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Ed Noonan, Validus Holdings Inc. CEO, said that Isaac , the storm that made landfall in Louisiana on Aug. 28 as a hurricane, bringing heavy rain and flooding to New Orleans, won’t create significant losses for insurers and reinsurers. Ed Noonan, Validus Holdings Inc. CEO, said that Isaac, the storm that made landfall in Louisiana on Aug.

Miss. Dam Failure Feared After Isaac

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:04:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Isaac is threatening a dam in Mississippi leading local officials to order a mass evacuation.

Le pétrole finit en baisse, soulagé pour le golfe du Mexique

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:02:00 +020024heures (fr)

Les cours du pétrole ont nettement reculé jeudi à New York, dans un marché rassuré par le bon état des infrastructures pétrolières dans le golfe du Mexique à la suite du passage de la tempête Isaac .

Le pétrole finit en baisse, soulagé pour le golfe du Mexique

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:02:00 +0200tdg (fr)

Les cours du pétrole ont nettement reculé jeudi à New York, dans un marché rassuré par le bon état des infrastructures pétrolières dans le golfe du Mexique à la suite du passage de la tempête Isaac .

La tempête Isaac remonte sur la Louisiane et menace de rompre un barrage

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:56:00 +0200lamontagne (fr)

Isaac , redevenu mercredi tempête tropicale, poursuivait sa remontée vers le nord de la Louisiane jeudi en déversant toujours des trombes d'eau, tandis qu'un barrage menaçait de rompre dans le sud de l'Etat frontalier du Mississippi. La tempête a provoqué des dégâts importants sur le barrage de Percy....

La tempête Isaac remonte sur la Louisiane et menace de rompre un barrage

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:54:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

Isaac , redevenu mercredi tempête tropicale, poursuivait sa remontée vers le nord de la Louisiane jeudi en déversant toujours des trombes d'eau, tandis qu'un barrage menaçait de rompre dans le sud de l'Etat frontalier du Mississippi. La tempête a provoqué des dégâts importants sur le barrage de Percy....

Oil falls as traders look to Fed talk on Friday

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:53:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

The price of oil fell Thursday as producers assessed the impact of Hurricane Isaac and traders waited to see if the Federal Reserve would act to boost the economy.

Isaac causing more rescues, evacuations

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:53:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Isaac soaked Louisiana for yet another day and pushed more water into neighborhoods all around the city, flooding homes and forcing last-minute evacuations and rescues. New Orleans itself was spared, thanks in large part to a levee system built after Katrina.

La tempête Isaac remonte sur la Louisiane et menace de rompre un barrage

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:52:00 +0200leparisien (fr)

Isaac , redevenu mercredi tempête tropicale, poursuivait sa remontée vers le nord de la Louisiane jeudi en déversant toujours des trombes d'eau, tandis qu'un barrage menaçait de rompre dans le sud...

Isaac triggers more evacuations after soaking New Orleans

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:45:00 +0200alertnet-rss (en)

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:49 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Storm to weaken further on Thursday * Up to 60,000 ordered to evacuate area near threatened dam * Gulf Coast energy facilities unscathed so far By Ellen Wulfhorst and Scott Malone NEW ORLEANS, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Hurricane Isaac forced....

Isaac producing heavy rains in Louisiana, Mississippi-NHC

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:45:00 +0200alertnet-rss (en)

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:53 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters Aug 30 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Isaac was drenching southeastern Louisiana and Mississippi with heavy rainfall while a significant storm surge continued, the U.S National Hurricane Center said on Thursday. The storm is forecast to become a tropical depression by Thursday night, the NHC said.

Oil companies recover from Isaac, one refinery flooded

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:45:00 +0200alertnet-rss (en)

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:30 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * No offshore platform damage reported from storm * Phillips' 247,000 bpd Alliance refinery reports flooding * Energy companies aim to restart output from Friday * 95 pct of Gulf oil output, 73 pct of natgas still shut in * Oil futures fall,....

Arkansas rice farmers race against Isaac to harvest crop

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:45:00 +0200alertnet-rss (en)

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:40 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Strong winds can topple rice plants * Storm set to enter Arkansas late Thurs, early Friday * Farmers had counted on a record rice yield By Sam Nelson CHICAGO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Farmers in the top rice-producing state of Arkansas were....

Isaac causing more rescues, evacuations

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:42:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Isaac soaked Louisiana for yet another day and pushed more water into neighborhoods all around the city, flooding homes and forcing last-minute evacuations and rescues. New Orleans itself was spared, thanks in large part to...

La tempête Isaac remonte sur la Louisiane et menace de rompre un barrage

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:41:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

Isaac , redevenu mercredi tempête tropicale, poursuivait sa remontée vers le nord de la Louisiane jeudi en déversant toujours des trombes d'eau, tandis qu'un barrage menaçait de rompre dans le sud de l'Etat frontalier du Mississippi.

How to include pets in your family emergency plan

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:37:00 +0200cnn (en)

Editor's note: Hurricane Isaac threatened people and pets throughout the South and Midwest this week. Here are some suggestions for keeping your furry companions safe during emergencies. (MNN.com) -- No part of the country is immune from the effects of Mother Nature.

Isaac causing more rescues, evacuations

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:31:00 +0200AP (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Isaac soaked Louisiana for yet another day and pushed more water into neighborhoods all around the city, flooding homes and forcing last-minute evacuations and rescues. New Orleans itself was spared, thanks in large part to a levee system built after Katrina.

Isaac floods part of New Orleans city scrambles to rescue residents

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:31:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Live map: Hurricane tracker NEW ORLEANS - Isaac dropped unrelenting rain Thursday, flooding areas north and south of New Orleans, and officials had to scramble to evacuate and rescue people as ...

Isaac triggers more evacuations after soaking New Orleans

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:29:00 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

Hurricane Isaac forced evacuations affecting tens of thousands of people in Louisiana and Mississippi on Thursday, even as relieved New Orleans residents said its destruction was nothing like that seen after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Hurricane Isaac: Tulane student’s dad in eye of the storm – in a way

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:29:00 +0200csmonitor (en)

Hurricane Isaac puts a Tulane student's dad – up in Boston – in the eye of the storm only parents "get."

Isaac steers clear of direct blow on New Orleans

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:27:00 +0200dailystar-LB (en)

New Orleans' flood defenses appeared to withstand Hurricane Isaac , but thousands of people to the north and south of the city had to be evacuated or rescued.

Gulf Coast has first-name relationship with storms

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:27:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Along the Gulf Coast, you're not a real hurricane veteran until you're on a first-name basis with one of the killer storms.

Oil mixed as US facilities avoid Isaac's fury

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:26:00 +0200ChinaPost (en)

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Crude oil prices traded mixed Thursday as supply concerns eased after Hurricane Isaac left production facilities in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico relatively unscathed, analysts said.

Tropical Storm Isaac soaks saturated Gulf Coast

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:26:00 +0200ChinaPost (en)

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Tropical Storm Isaac dumped more rain onto an already saturated Gulf Coast on Thursday as residents sought safety from flooding and officials warned of tornadoes and life-threatening storm surges.

Tropical Storm Isaac threatens dam

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:24:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

RESIDENTS across two states on the US Gulf Coast are being urged to take shelter as Tropical Storm Isaac threatens the stability of a dam.

Rescues continue as Isaac soaks cities

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:24:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

TROPICAL storm Isaac dropped unrelenting rain yesterday, flooding areas north and south of New Orleans as officials rushed in with rescue vehicles.

Isaac triggers more evacuations after soaking New Orleans

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:24:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

Hurricane Isaac forced evacuations affecting tens of thousands of people in Louisiana and Mississippi on Thursday, even as relieved New Orleans residents said its destruction was nothing like that seen after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Isaac pushes gas prices to record for holiday

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:23:00 +0200msnbc (en)

Gas prices jumped to a record high Thursday in the wake of Hurricane Isaac , leaving drivers facing the prospect of costly fillups as they take to the highway for a final summer spin over Labor Day weekend.

USA : Isaac menace de rompre un barrage

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:19:00 +0200lejdd (fr)

Isaac , redevenu mercredi tempête tropicale, poursuivait sa remontée vers le nord de la Louisiane jeudi en déversant toujours des trombes d'eau,...

Brent up, choppy, as U.S. crude falls after hurricane

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:11:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Brent crude prices rose in choppy trading on Thursday, supported by supply concerns and geopolitical tensions while U.S. crude fell as oil companies assessed damage after Hurricane Isaac 's trek through the region. A possible strike by Norway's oil services workers, upcoming....

Tapping SPR an option, no announcement to make: White House

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:11:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House repeated on Thursday that releasing oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in response to lofty energy prices remains an option but that it had no announcements to make on the topic. "That remains the case but I have no announcements to make about that....

Reuters: Google and Apple are conducting secret patent settlement talks

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:11:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Google (GOOG) CEO Larry Page and Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim Cook have been conducting behind-the-scenes talks regarding the ongoing patent disputes between the two companies, unnamed sources have told Reuters. Page and Cook recently had a phone conversation to discuss various matters involving....

Dawn Spacecraft Leaving Huge Asteroid Vesta Next Week

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:11:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NASA's Dawn probe is gearing up to depart the giant asteroid Vesta next week and begin the long trek to the dwarf planet Ceres, the largest object in the asteroid belt.

LinkedIn plans to expand to Sunnyvale, Calif.

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:11:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Professional networking website LinkedIn plans to expand its California operation to a new campus in Sunnyvale.

Isaac weakening, still dangerous, 1 dead

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:10:00 +0200upi (en)

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Isaac , which was slowly weakening over the central part of Louisiana, claimed its first reported fatality Thursday, authorities said.

USA: l'ouragan Isaac a poussé le Mississippi à rebrousser chemin

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:07:00 +0200alvinet (fr)

Le Mississippi a remonté son cours pendant près de 24 heures, repoussé par l'ouragan Isaac sur plus de 200 km, a indiqué jeudi l'Institut de géophysique... Source : TF1 News - Articles similaires

États-Unis · Isaac poursuit sa route

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:07:00 +0200alvinet (fr)

Le Mississippi a remonté son cours pendant près de 24 heures, repoussé par l'ouragan Isaac sur plus de 200 km, a indiqué jeudi l'Institut de géophysique... Source : Canoë - Articles similaires

Iconic Images From Katrina Revisited for Isaac

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:02:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

How does it look now? AP photographers document the symbolic Katrina spots post- Isaac

Rescue, Evacuation Efforts Continue as Storm Pounds US Gulf Coast

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:55:00 +0200voanews (en)

Tropical Storm Isaac continues to pose grave danger to areas around New Orleans, Louisiana, as officials scramble to evacuate and rescue people amid rising floodwaters. The storm also has claimed its first fatality. A tow truck driver was killed early Thursday when a tree fell on his truck in....

Dam collapse feared due to Isaac; thousands flee

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:53:00 +0200msnbc (en)

Up to 50,000 people in Louisiana's Tangipahoa Parish were ordered to evacuate when water from Tropical Storm Isaac threatened to overwhelm a dam.

Isaac triggers more evacuations after soaking New Orleans

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:52:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

A slow-moving Category 1 hurricane when it hit the region on Tuesday, Isaac was expected to weaken into a tropical depression on Thursday. Only one fatality linked to the cyclone has been confirmed so far. But Isaac left a soggy mess across a widespread area along the U.S.

Isaac triggers more evacuations after soaking New Orleans

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:52:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Hurricane Isaac forced evacuations affecting tens of thousands of people in Louisiana and Mississippi on Thursday, even as relieved New Orleans residents said its destruction was nothing like that seen after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Efficient and rational strategy reduces Isaac’s impact on Cu

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:52:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

ba THE directions of National Civil Defense Chief of Staff Ramón Pardo Guerra to guarantee the protection of the population and material goods in the face of Tropical Storm Isaac were followed with discipline and in a rational and efficient manner, given Cuba’s experience in confronting meteorological events.

Tangipahoa River Flooding Fears Force Louisiana Evacuations

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:52:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

Chuck Cropp, center, his son Piers, left, and wife Liz, right, wade through floodwaters from Hurricane Isaac Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in New Orleans. As Isaac made landfall, it was expected to dump as much as 20 inches of rain in several parts of Louisiana. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Homes are flooded as Hurricane Isaac hits Wednesday, Aug.

Isaac triggers more evacuations after soaking New Orleans

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:50:00 +0200ibtimes-au (en)

Hurricane Isaac forced evacuations affecting tens of thousands of people in Louisiana and Mississippi on Thursday, even as relieved New Orleans residents said its destruction was nothing like that seen after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Isaac claims fatality as thousands forced to evacuate

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:49:00 +0200cnn (en)

Isaac slashed its way further inland Thursday, claiming its first fatality and stranding residents in flood-prone areas even as it threatened to wreak more havoc in the days to come.

Deflated Isaac Still Poses Flooding Threat

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:49:00 +0200globalsecurity (en)

The winds of Tropical Storm Isaac weakened Thursday but its rain still posed a flooding threat as it continued on a northern path over the U.S. Gulf Coast state of Louisiana.

Isaac triggers more evacuations after soaking New Orleans

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:46:00 +0200trust (en)

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:49 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Storm to weaken further on Thursday * Up to 60,000 ordered to evacuate area near threatened dam * Gulf Coast energy facilities unscathed so far By Ellen Wulfhorst and Scott Malone NEW ORLEANS, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Hurricane Isaac forced....

Drought eases in U.S. Midwest, worsens in northern Plains

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:46:00 +0200trust (en)

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:57 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Cooler, wetter weather eases drought in Midwest * Midwest to get more rain from Isaac over next 5 days * High Plains mostly dry, drought worsens in Dakotas By Karl Plume Aug 30 (Reuters) - The worst U.S.

Arkansas rice farmers race against Isaac to harvest crop

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:46:00 +0200trust (en)

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:40 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Strong winds can topple rice plants * Storm set to enter Arkansas late Thurs, early Friday * Farmers had counted on a record rice yield By Sam Nelson CHICAGO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Farmers in the top rice-producing state of Arkansas were....

Oil companies recover from Isaac, one refinery flooded

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:46:00 +0200trust (en)

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:02 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * No offshore platform damage reported from storm * Phillips' 247,000 bpd Alliance refinery reports flooding * Energy companies aim to restart output from Friday * LOOP oil terminal can operate on backup power after outage * Oil futures fall,....

Isaac producing heavy rains in Louisiana, Mississippi-NHC

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:46:00 +0200trust (en)

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:53 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters Aug 30 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Isaac was drenching southeastern Louisiana and Mississippi with heavy rainfall while a significant storm surge continued, the U.S National Hurricane Center said on Thursday. The storm is forecast to become a tropical depression by Thursday night, the NHC said.

REFILE-US oil industry recovers from Isaac as storm weakens

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:46:00 +0200trust (en)

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:15 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * No platform or refinery damage reported from storm * Energy firms inspect infrastructure, aim to restart output * Belle Chasse, Louisiana refinery safe from flooding-report * LOOP oil terminal can operate on backup power after outage * Oil....

BP will donate $1 million for Isaac relief

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:41:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Oil giant BP says it will donate $1 million to support relief efforts related to Isaac , which lashed Louisiana and Mississippi with flooding rains and wind.

Rescues continue as Isaac floods Louisiana

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:41:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Isaac dropped unrelenting rain Thursday, flooding areas north and south of New Orleans, and officials had to scramble to evacuate and rescue people as waters quickly rose. Inside the city, there were bursts of sunshine, the...

Iconic images from Katrina revisited for Isaac

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:40:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hurricane Isaac made landfall Tuesday on the eve of the seventh anniversary of Hurricane Katrina that devastated the same area of the northern Gulf Coast. From the Superdome to the Lower 9th Ward, The Associated Press visited these same spots that became symbols of the devastation from Katrina to see how they look in the wake of Isaac.

Oil falls as traders look to Fed talk on Friday

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:40:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

The price of oil fell on Thursday as producers assessed the impact of Hurricane Isaac and traders waited to see if the Federal Reserve would act to boost the economy.

Rescues continue as Isaac floods Louisiana

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:40:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Isaac dropped unrelenting rain Thursday, flooding areas north and south of New Orleans, and officials had to scramble to evacuate and rescue people as waters quickly rose. Inside the city, there were bursts of sunshine, the fortified defenses held and life began to slowly get back to some sort of normalcy.

Coffee warehouses in New Orleans dry after Hurricane Isaac

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:40:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - Thousands of bags of green coffee beans stored in New Orleans warehouses survived Hurricane Isaac unscathed, two operators said on Thursday. "Everything is fine. No major damage to the buildings and no damage to stored product," said Allan Colley, president of Dupuy Storage and Forwarding in New Orleans, in an email to Reuters.

Regulators say 95 percent of U.S. Gulf oil output shut by Isaac

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:40:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

HOUSTON (Reuters) - U.S. regulators said 94.99 percent of daily oil production and 72.52 percent of daily natural gas output in U.S.-regulated areas of the Gulf of Mexico were shut Thursday by Tropical Storm Isaac , which had weakened from a hurricane earlier this week. The U.S.

Iconic images from Katrina revisited for Isaac

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:37:00 +0200AP (en)

Hurricane Isaac made landfall Tuesday on the eve of the seventh anniversary of Hurricane Katrina that devastated the same area of the northern Gulf Coast. From the Superdome to the Lower 9th Ward, The Associated Press visited these same spots that became symbols of the devastation from Katrina to see how they look in the wake of Isaac.

National Guard Troops Roll in New Orleans to Prevent Looting

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:30:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

As Tropical Storm Isaac battered New Orleans last night, 10 members of a Louisiana Army National Guard battery spent seven hours rolling through the streets in Humvees. Their mission: help the police prevent theft and vandalism. Officials battling Isaac say they are intent on avoiding a repeat of....

Evacuation in Louisiana over dam failure

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:29:00 +0200RTERadio (en)

Louisiana officials have ordered people along the Tangipahoa River between the towns of Kentwood and Robert to evacuate due to the expected failure of a dam in Mississippi that was damaged by Tropical Storm Isaac .

Iconic images from Katrina revisited for Isaac

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:26:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

By The Associated Press Hurricane Isaac made landfall Tuesday on the eve of the seventh anniversary of Hurricane Katrina that devastated the same area of the northern Gulf Coast. From the Superdome to the...

Isaac moves inland and prompts warnings for Arkansas and Missouri

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:26:00 +0200guardian (en)

Authorities rescue stranded people north of New Orleans, as Isaac causes fresh flooding and knocks out power to more homes Tropical storm Isaac ploughed inland on Thursday, causing fresh flooding and power outages in Louisiana and Mississippi and prompting emergency evacuations and warnings, even as New Orleans began its post-hurricane clear-up.

Isaac triggers more evacuations after soaking New Orleans

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:23:00 +0200thestar-my (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Hurricane Isaac forced evacuations affecting tens of thousands of people in Louisiana and Mississippi on Thursday, even as relieved New Orleans residents said its destruction was nothing like that seen after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Hurricane Isaac 2012 path: 180 dogs and cats evacuated from New Orleans, Louisiana to Texas

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:21:00 +0200mailonsunday (en)

The SPCA took 87 cats and 60 dogs from New Orleans in Louisiana after Isaac lashed the area earlier this week leaving a trail of carnage in its wake.

Oil falls as traders look to Fed talk on Friday

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:19:00 +0200AP (en)

The price of oil fell on Thursday as producers assessed the impact of Hurricane Isaac and traders waited to see if the Federal Reserve would act to boost the economy. Oil fell $1, or 1 percent, to $94.49 in afternoon trading in New York. Oil companies evacuated many Gulf of Mexico platforms and....

Rescues continue as Isaac floods Louisiana

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:19:00 +0200AP (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Isaac dropped unrelenting rain Thursday, flooding areas north and south of New Orleans, and officials had to scramble to evacuate and rescue people as waters quickly rose. Inside the city, there were bursts of sunshine, the fortified defenses held and life began to slowly get back to some sort of normalcy.

Isaac triggers more evacuations after soaking New Orleans

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:18:00 +0200reuters-af (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Hurricane Isaac forced evacuations affecting tens of thousands of people in Louisiana and Mississippi on Thursday, even as relieved New Orleans residents said its destruction was nothing like that seen after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

L'ouragan Isaac a poussé le Mississippi à rebrousser chemin

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:17:00 +020024heures (fr)

Le Mississippi a remonté son cours pendant près de 24 heures, repoussé par l'ouragan Isaac sur plus de 200 km, a indiqué jeudi l'Institut de géophysique américain.

Isaac weakening, still dangerous

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:09:00 +0200upi (en)

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Isaac was slowly weakening over the central part of Louisiana, U.S. forecasters said, as thousands evacuated Thursday in some parts of the state.

Isaac triggers more evacuations after soaking New Orleans

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:08:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Hurricane Isaac forced evacuations affecting tens of thousands of people in Louisiana and Mississippi on Thursday, even as relieved New Orleans residents said its destruction was nothing like that seen after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Tropical Storm Isaac threatens dam

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:08:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Authorities in two states along the US Gulf Coast urged residents to seek shelter Thursday amid fears a dam could fail as Tropical Storm Isaac doused an already drenched region.

Arkansas rice farmers race against Isaac to harvest crop

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:08:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Farmers in the top rice-producing state of Arkansas were harvesting their crop at breakneck speed, industry sources said Thursday, in a bid to limit damage from Hurricane Isaac , which had weakened and made landfall as a tropical storm.

Arkansas rice farmers race against Isaac to harvest crop

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:02:00 +0200reuters (en)

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Farmers in the top rice-producing state of Arkansas were harvesting their crop at breakneck speed, industry sources said Thursday, in a bid to limit damage from Hurricane Isaac , which had weakened and made landfall as a tropical storm.

L'ouragan Isaac a poussé le Mississippi à rebrousser chemin

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:00:00 +0200tdg (fr)

Le Mississippi a remonté son cours pendant près de 24 heures, repoussé par l'ouragan Isaac sur plus de 200 km, a indiqué jeudi l'Institut de géophysique américain.

National Guard Units Roll in New Orleans to Stop Crime

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:57:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

(Corrects gun in eighth paragraph.) As Tropical Storm Isaac battered New Orleans last night, 10 members of a Louisiana Army National Guard battery spent seven hours rolling through the streets in Humvees. Their mission: help the police prevent theft and vandalism.

USA: l'ouragan Isaac a poussé le Mississippi à rebrousser chemin

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:56:00 +0200TF1 (fr)

Le Mississippi a remonté son cours pendant près de 24 heures, repoussé par l'ouragan Isaac sur plus de 200 km, a indiqué jeudi l'Institut de géophysique américain. USA: l'ouragan Isaac a poussé le Mississippi à rebrousser chemin

Hurricane Isaac Heads North after Flooding New Orleans [SLIDESHOW]

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:54:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

Hurricane Isaac causes significant damage to US Gulf Coast but nothing on the scale of Hurricane Katrina.

L'ouragan Isaac a poussé le Mississippi à rebrousser chemin

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:51:00 +0200lematin-CH (fr)

Le Mississippi a remonté son cours pendant près de 24 heures, repoussé par l'ouragan Isaac sur plus de 200 km, a indiqué jeudi l'Institut de géophysique américain.

Hurricane Isaac: a victim not once, or twice but three times

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:50:00 +0200telegraph (en)

For Carla Ruffin, the scenario was depressingly familiar. Seven years to the day that her home was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina and just over six years since she was forced to flee Hurricane Wilma, she once again found herself at the centre of another powerful tropical storm.

Louisiana to see evacuation over Isaac dam break

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:48:00 +0200ruvr-en (en)

Louisiana officials have ordered evacuation in the area of Lake Tangipahoa Dam after the dam was damaged by Hurricane Isaac .

Après Isaac, la Floride attend l'ouragan Kirk

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:36:00 +0200alvinet (fr)

C'est le cinquième ouragan de la saison 2012 aux Etats-Unis. Source : Nouvel Obs - Articles similaires

Hurricane Isaac 2012: 60,000 ordered to evacuate as dam threatens to break on Mississippi-Louisiana border

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:35:00 +0200mailonsunday (en)

Tangipahoa Parish President Gordon Burgess issued an emergency alert warning of the 'imminent failure' of a dam at Lake Tangipahoa in Percy Quinn State Park in Mississippi.

Isaac forces dam evacuation order

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:34:00 +0200bbc-news (en)

State officials order evacuations in an area of south-east Louisiana amid fears that a dam damaged by Hurricane Isaac is about to fail.

Oil companies recover from Isaac, one refinery flooded

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:32:00 +0200reuters (en)

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Most oil and gas companies prepared their U.S. Gulf region installations on Thursday for a gradual restart in the wake of Hurricane Isaac , while one Louisiana refinery reported flooding and workers scrambled to prevent damage.

National Guard Humvees Roll in New Orleans to Prevent Looting

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:26:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

As Tropical Storm Isaac battered New Orleans last night, 10 members of a Louisiana Army National Guard battery spent seven hours rolling through the streets in Humvees. Their mission: help the police prevent theft and vandalism. Officials battling Isaac say they are intent on avoiding a repeat of....

Oil companies recover from Isaac, one refinery flooded

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:26:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Most oil and gas companies prepared their U.S. Gulf region installations on Thursday for a gradual restart in the wake of Hurricane Isaac , while one Louisiana refinery reported flooding and workers scrambled to prevent damage. Isaac now poses little threat to most Gulf region....

Mitt Romney to use RNC speech to address Mormonism and Bain Capital

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:25:00 +0200guardian (en)

In accepting the party's nomination for president, Romney will take on two subjects that have pursued his campaign Mitt Romney will use the his primetime speech at the Republican national convention on Thursday night to address the biggest of his perceived weaknesses: his Mormon religion and his....

Isaac forces dam evacuation order

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:24:00 +0200bbc (en)

Louisiana officials order evacuations in an area of south-east Louisiana amid fears that a dam damaged by Hurricane Isaac is about to fail.

Après Isaac, la Floride attend l'ouragan Kirk

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:22:00 +0200nouvelobs (fr)

C'est le cinquième ouragan de la saison 2012 aux Etats-Unis.Articles en rapportMARSEILLE. Retour sur 14 règlements de compte depuis janvierPrésidentielle américaine : des sondages, des paris et des hommesTUNISIE. Messaoudi dénonce "un nouveau régime dictatorial"Fillon sera sur pied et "à fond dans....

Tropical storm Kirk strengthens

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:21:00 +0200stabroeknews (en)

(Jamaica Gleaner) While Tropical Storm Isaac inundates the gulf states for a third day, Tropical Storm Kirk gained strength over the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The Meteorological Service of... View full article at stabroeknews.com

Sears and Kmart Help Residents Recover After Hurricane Isaac

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:18:00 +0200finanznachrichten-en (en)

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Aug. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Gulf coast residents, including Sears and Kmart associates, will begin the process of cleaning up their homes and communities in the wake of Hu...

Isaac 2012 Pictures: 20 Images Of The Devastation, From Hurricane To Tropical Storm [PHOTOS]

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:15:00 +0200ibtimes-au (en)

Isaac , once a Category One hurricane but now just a tropical storm, is expected to be downgraded further to a tropical depression by late Thursday. In the meantime, the storm continues to pack winds of 45 miles per hour and pour down about feet of rain in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

Hurricane Isaac Heads North after Flooding New Orleans [SLIDESHOW]

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:15:00 +0200ibtimes-au (en)

Hurricane Isaac causes significant damage to US Gulf Coast but nothing on the scale of Hurricane Katrina.

Isaac a mixed bag for drought-plagued states

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:01:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Some states getting much-needed rain, but farmers worry about strong winds and muddy fields for already-ruined crops

Concerns Arise Over Defining Storms by ‘Category’

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:00:00 +0200IHT (en)

Experts have long argued that there are flaws in the Saffir-Simpson scale, the system that ranks the power of hurricanes.

Mitt Romney’s Speech to Highlight His Own Story and Frustration With Obama

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:00:00 +0200IHT (en)

As he accepts the Republican nomination Mitt Romney will get his last unchallenged opportunity to introduce himself to the country.

Miss. Dam Failure Feared After Tropical Storm Isaac

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:58:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Isaac is threatening a dam in Tangipahoa Parish in Southern Mississippi, leading local officials to order a mass evacuation. Mississippi emergency management notified Gohsep and Tangipahoa parish government of an "imminent failure" of the dam at Lake Tangipahoa at....

Tropical Storm Isaac: Your stories

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:57:00 +0200bbc-news (en)

We made the decision to sit it out and thought it would be a good idea to stay in a hotel that has a solid structure, about five miles away. We have been here since Tuesday and we also have plenty of supplies here. The power is back on and I can access the internet, but TV and cellphones are out.

Hurricane Isaac aftermath: Will FEMA have enough money?

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:57:00 +0200csmonitor (en)

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) could have to ask Congress for more money once hurricane Isaac cleanup costs become clear. Approval is likely, but not a given anymore.

17:19 Isaac weakens to tropical storm

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:51:00 +0200irishtimes (en)

Search-and-rescue operations resumed in heavily flooded areas around New Orleans today, but residents and authorities said Hurricane Issac's destruction was nothing like that seen after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Isaac , a slow-moving Category 1 hurricane when it hit the region on Tuesday, is weakening into a tropical storm today.

Isaac heads north after soaking US Gulf, New Orleans

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:51:00 +0200indiatimes (en)

Search-and-rescue operations resumed in heavily flooded areas around New Orleans on Thursday, but relieved residents and authorities said Hurricane Issac's destruction was nothing like that seen after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Un nouvel ouragan se forme dans l'Atlantique

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:49:00 +0200Liberation (fr)

Kirk est le cinquième de la saison, et se trouve actuellement à plus de 1 800 km de la Floride.

Hurricane Isaac: Beyond the walls

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:48:00 +0200economist (en)

MANY feared—and some hoped—that a tropical storm called Isaac would disrupt the Republican National Convention in Tampa, preferably just as Mitt Romney delivered his acceptance speech. Instead the troublemaker took a wide turn in the Gulf of Mexico and drew a bead on New Orleans—ironically, or....

Isaac 2012 Pictures: 20 Images Of The Devastation, From Hurricane To Tropical Storm [PHOTOS]

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:47:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

Isaac , once a Category One hurricane but now just a tropical storm, is expected to be downgraded further to a tropical depression by late Thursday. In the meantime, the storm continues to pack winds of 45 miles per hour and pour down about feet of rain in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

Hurricane Isaac Heads North after Flooding New Orleans [SLIDESHOW]

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:47:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

Hurricane Isaac causes significant damage to US Gulf Coast but nothing on the scale of Hurricane Katrina.

Miss. dam near "failure"

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:46:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Storm's sustained winds expected to drop to 39 mph tropical depression level as it plods toward Arkansas and Missouri

Isaac Heads North after Soaking U.S. Gulf and New Orleans

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:46:00 +0200scientificamerican (en)

By Ellen Wulfhorst and Scott Malone NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Search-and-rescue operations around New Orleans resumed on Thursday after Hurricane Isaac brought heavy flooding, but relieved residents and authorities said the storm's destruction was nothing like that seen from Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Drenched New Orleans Passes Big Post-Katrina Test

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:46:00 +0200scientificamerican (en)

By Ellen Wulfhorst and Scott Malone NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Drenching rains from Hurricane Isaac brought flooding to the U.S. [More]

Drought eases in U.S. Midwest, worsens in northern Plains

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:44:00 +0200alertnet-rss (en)

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:57 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Cooler, wetter weather eases drought in Midwest * Midwest to get more rain from Isaac over next 5 days * High Plains mostly dry, drought worsens in Dakotas By Karl Plume Aug 30 (Reuters) - The worst U.S.

REFILE-US oil industry recovers from Isaac as storm weakens

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:44:00 +0200alertnet-rss (en)

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:15 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * No platform or refinery damage reported from storm * Energy firms inspect infrastructure, aim to restart output * Belle Chasse, Louisiana refinery safe from flooding-report * LOOP oil terminal can operate on backup power after outage * Oil....

Isaac heads north after soaking U.S. Gulf, New Orleans

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:44:00 +0200alertnet-rss (en)

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:53 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Storm to weaken further on Thursday * Search and rescue operations still under way * Gulf Coast energy facilities unscathed so far By Ellen Wulfhorst and Scott Malone NEW ORLEANS, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Search-and-rescue operations resumed in....

Un cinquième ouragan prend forme

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:31:00 +0200cyberpresse (fr)

Un nouvel ouragan, Kirk, le cinquième de la saison, a pris forme au milieu de l'océan Atlantique, a...

Drought eases in U.S. Midwest, worsens in northern Plains

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:31:00 +0200reuters (en)

(Reuters) - The worst U.S. drought in a half century loosened its grip on the Midwest in the past week, helped by rain and cooler temperatures, but the drought grew more dire in the northern Plains, a report from climate experts said on Thursday.

How To Drive Through Streets Flooded By Isaac And Why You Shouldn't

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:26:00 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

Flooded roads in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac may pose a danger to drivers, but there are certain precautions they can take to ensure their safety in wet-weather driving conditions.

Hurricane Isaac Heads North after Flooding New Orleans [SLIDESHOW]

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:26:00 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

Hurricane Isaac causes significant damage to US Gulf Coast but nothing on the scale of Hurricane Katrina.

Isaac 2012 Pictures: 20 Images Of The Devastation, From Hurricane To Tropical Storm [PHOTOS]

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:26:00 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

Isaac , once a Category One hurricane but now just a tropical storm, is expected to be downgraded further to a tropical depression by late Thursday. In the meantime, the storm continues to pack winds of 45 miles per hour and pour down about feet of rain in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

Isaac Floodwaters Still a Threat

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:24:00 +0200wsj-en (en)

Isaac weakened as it moved over central Louisiana, but was still bringing heavy rain and severe weather to the region, flooding neighborhoods outside New Orleans and forcing thousands to evacuate.

Isaac Moves North After Drenching US Gulf New Orleans

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:24:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Tropical storm Isaac is expected to weaken further as it heads north on Thursday, after causing significant damage to the U.S. Gulf Coast but nothing on the scale of Hurricane Katrina, which ...

6 Myths About Flood Insurance

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:24:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Hurricane Isaac is yet another reminder that flooding is the country's number one natural hazard, according to the National Flood Insurance Program, which Congress created in 1968. As ...

'Mysterious' Baltic Sea Object Is a Glacial Deposit

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:24:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

A feature on the floor of the Baltic Sea that was discovered last summer by Swedish treasure hunters is making headlines once again. The latest media coverage draws upon an hour-long radio interview with Peter Lindberg, head of the Ocean X Team (which made the "discovery"), in which Lindberg....

Drought eases in U.S. Midwest, worsens in northern Plains

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:24:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - The worst U.S. drought in a half century loosened its grip on the Midwest in the past week, helped by rain and cooler temperatures, but the drought grew more dire in the northern Plains, a report from climate experts said on Thursday. But the improved Midwest weather arrived too late for....

Apple's Secret Employee Training Manual Revealed

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:24:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

The secret's out. Apple's confidential employee training manual has been revealed to the masses.

Rescues continue as Isaac floods parts of La.

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:24:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Isaac dropped unrelenting rain Thursday, flooding areas north and south of New Orleans, and officials had to scramble to evacuate and rescue people as waters quickly rose. Inside the city, the fortified defenses held and life began to slowly get back to some sort of normalcy.

Rescues continue as Isaac floods parts of La.

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:23:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Isaac dropped unrelenting rain Thursday, flooding areas north and south of New Orleans, and officials had to scramble to evacuate and rescue people as waters quickly rose. Inside the city, the fortified defenses held and...

Eastern Canada predicted to have more major storms

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:23:00 +0200CBC (en)

Officials at the Canadian Hurricane Centre in Halifax say Eastern Canada should expect a "slightly above average" season for named storms.

Isaac 2012 Pictures: 20 Images Of The Devastation, From Hurricane To Tropical Storm [PHOTOS]

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:23:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

Isaac , once a Category One hurricane but now just a tropical storm, is expected to be downgraded further to a tropical depression by late Thursday. In the meantime, the storm continues to pack winds of 45 miles per hour and pour down about feet of rain in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

Hurricane Isaac 2012 path: 180 dogs and cats evacuated from New Orleans, Louisiana to Texas

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:20:00 +0200dailymail (en)

The SPCA took 87 cats and 60 dogs from New Orleans in Louisiana after Isaac lashed the area earlier this week leaving a trail of carnage in its wake.

Hurricane Isaac 2012: Jesse Shaffer and son hailed as heroes in Louisiana after rescuing over 100 neighbours

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:20:00 +0200dailymail (en)

As many evacuated, Plaquemines Parish residents Jesse Shaffer and his son - also named Jesse, pictured, decided to stay behind and do what they could to make sure everyone got out safely.

L’actualité du 30 août en images

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:19:00 +0200letemps (fr)

ETATS-UNIS. Les habitants du quartier de Cambridge à LaPlace en Louisiane évacuent leurs résidences en raison des inondations provoquées par l’ouragan Isaac . Son passage a fait déborder les lacs voisins de LaPlace. (AP Photo/Arthur D. Lauck, The Advocate) TURQUIE.

Rescues continue as Isaac floods parts of La.

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:15:00 +0200AP (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Isaac dropped unrelenting rain Thursday, flooding areas north and south of New Orleans, and officials had to scramble to evacuate and rescue people as waters quickly rose. Inside the city, the fortified defenses held and life began to slowly get back to some sort of normalcy.

Isaac leaves flooding; Miss. dam near "failure"

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:15:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Storm's sustained winds expected to drop to 39 mph tropical depression level as it plods toward Arkansas and Missouri

Isaac weakening but still dangerous

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:09:00 +0200upi (en)

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- As thousands evacuated Thursday from areas of Louisiana, Tropical Storm Isaac was slowly weakening over the central part of the state, U.S. forecasters said.

Dam nears collapse due to Isaac; thousands reportedly flee

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:07:00 +0200msnbc (en)

Up to 50,000 people in Louisiana's Tangipahoa Parish were ordered to evacuate when water from Tropical Storm Isaac threatened to overwhelm a dam.

La. orders evacuation after Miss. dam threatened

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:07:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Louisiana officials have ordered evacuation of low-lying, sparsely-populated areas along the Tangipahoa River because an Isaac -hammered dam at a state park lake in southwest Mississippi near the Louisiana border is in danger...

Isaac Causes First Death as Tornadoes Touch Down

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:57:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

As slow-moving Tropical Storm Isaac moved away from New Orleans, some surrounding areas of Louisiana will see almost 2 feet of rain by the end of the week, causing more dangerous floods.

Rescues as Isaac Floods Outside New Orleans

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:57:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Hurricane Isaac sidesteps New Orleans but floods areas outside city, prompting rescues

Global food prices set to rise as drought blights US corn harvest

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:54:00 +0200guardian (en)

At least 4bn bushels of corn have been lost to drought but it is world's poorest nations that are likely to be worst affected Flying in to Des Moines, the corn fields look surprisingly green. America's midwest produces half the world's corn and Iowa its biggest harvest, yet amid the worst drought in....

Isaac sidesteps New Orleans but ‘shockingly fast-rising’ flooding makes thousands flee

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:53:00 +0200irishsun (en)

New Orleans' flood defences appeared to withstand Hurricane Isaac , but thousands of people to the north and south of the city had to be evacuated or rescued as the storm lingered over the U.S. ...

Two deaths reported in Isaac storms

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:53:00 +0200irishsun (en)

New Orleans' flood defences appeared to withstand Hurricane Isaac , but thousands of people to the north and south of the city had to be evacuated or rescued as the storm lingered over the US ...

Remember Haiti? Its people are still exposed to storm danger

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:49:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

On its way to disrupting the Republican National Convention in Florida and several days before it made landfall in Louisiana, Hurricane Isaac narrowly missed delivering another catastrophic blow to Haiti , still recovering from the January 2010 earthquake that left thousands dead and briefly too....

Isaac knocks out power to half of Louisiana

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:42:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Nearly half of Louisiana is without power as Tropical Storm Isaac moves inland. The Public Service Commission says 901,000 homes and businesses around the state — about 47 percent of all customers — are without power Thursday. In neighboring Mississippi, utility companies say they....

Oil falls slightly as Hurricane Isaac goes inland

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:42:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

The price of oil is edging lower as traders wait to see what impact Hurricane Isaac will have on production in the Gulf of Mexico.

Isaac heads north after soaking U.S. Gulf, New Orleans

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:41:00 +0200ibtimes-au (en)

Search-and-rescue operations around New Orleans resumed on Thursday after Hurricane Isaac brought heavy flooding, but relieved residents and authorities said the storm's destruction was nothing like that seen from Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

La tempête Isaac continue sa remontée au-dessus de la Louisiane

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:39:00 +02007sur7 (fr)

Isaac , redevenu mercredi tempête tropicale après avoir perdu un peu d'intensité, poursuivait sa remontée vers le nord de la Louisiane jeudi matin tout en déversant encore d'importantes quantités de ...

Two deaths reported in Isaac storms

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:39:00 +0200icWales (en)

New Orleans' flood defences appeared to withstand Hurricane Isaac , but thousands of people to the north and south of the city had to be evacuated or rescued as the storm lingered over the US Gulf Coast with whistling winds and constant rain. At least two deaths were reported.

Rescues as Isaac floods outside New Orleans

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:37:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Isaac poured unrelenting rain Thursday, flooding areas north and south of New Orleans even as the city's fortified defenses held and forcing officials to launch speedy evacuation and rescue efforts in the face of...

Isaac rainfall lifts US farmers' spirits

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:33:00 +0200iol (en)

Torrential rainfall from Hurricane Isaac hurt rice, cotton, soybean and sugar cane crops in the Deep South.

Isaac steers clear of direct blow on New Orleans

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:33:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

New Orleans' flood defenses appeared to withstand Hurricane Isaac , but thousands of people to the north and south of the city had to be evacuated or rescued as the storm lingered over the US Gulf Coast with whistling winds and constant rain.

New Orleans levees hold as Isaac floods Gulf coast

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:31:00 +0200kuwaittimes (en)

NEW ORLEANS: Severe flooding from Tropical Storm Isaac inundated the Gulf Coast early yesterday, but the multi-billion-dollar defenses built after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans seven years ago held firm. The National Hurricane Center said Isaac-which was downgraded from a hurricane to a....

Irish woman caught up in Isaac chaos

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:29:00 +0200herald-ie (en)

AN Irish woman who lives in New Orleans saw Hurricane Isaac 's high winds destroy houses in just 30 minutes. Pauline Patterson went to check her Irish bar in the city when she witnessed the destruction.

Search & rescues in New Orleans as Isaac moves on

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:28:00 +0200RTERadio (en)

Search-and-rescue operations around New Orleans resumed today after Hurricane Isaac brought heavy flooding.

Oil falls slightly as Hurricane Isaac goes inland

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:28:00 +0200AP (en)

The price of oil is edging lower as traders wait to see what impact Hurricane Isaac will have on production in the Gulf of Mexico. Oil fell 32 cents to $95.17 per barrel in morning trading in New York. Many oil production platforms were evacuated ahead of the storm, but there are no reports of major damage.

Rescues as Isaac floods outside New Orleans

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:28:00 +0200AP (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Isaac poured unrelenting rain Thursday, flooding areas north and south of New Orleans even as the city's fortified defenses held and forcing officials to launch speedy evacuation and rescue efforts in the face of fast-rising waters.

Plaquemines Parish evacuees recovering from Isaac's flood waters

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:24:00 +0200guardian (en)

Ordered to leave, many stayed anyway and awoke Tuesday night to flood waters quickly rising through their low-lying homes As a short story author, Samuel George conjures surreal plots and characters, but when hurricane Isaac crashed through his home, trapping him inside amid rising flood waters, nothing prepared him for the drama to follow.

Isaac poursuit sa route au-dessus de la Louisiane

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:22:00 +0200cyberpresse (fr)

Isaac , redevenu mercredi tempête tropicale après avoir perdu un peu d'intensité, poursuivait sa...

US oil industry recovers from Isaac as storm weakens

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:22:00 +0200trust (en)

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:06 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * No platform or refinery damage reported from storm * Energy firms inspect infrastructure, aim to restart output * Bell Chase, Louisiana refinery safe from flooding-report * LOOP oil terminal can operate on backup power after outage * U.S.

Hurricane Isaac struck the United States as a tropical storm at about 09:00 GMT on 30 August.

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:22:00 +0200trust (en)

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:45 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Hurricane Isaac struck the United States as a tropical storm at about 09:00 GMT on 30 August.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall was near30.9 N,91.6 W.

Isaac heads north after soaking U.S. Gulf, New Orleans

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:22:00 +0200trust (en)

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:27 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters * Storm to weaken further on Thursday * Search and rescue operations still under way * Gulf Coast energy facilities unscathed so far By Ellen Wulfhorst and Scott Malone NEW ORLEANS, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Search-and-rescue operations around New....

Hurricane Isaac lashes New Orleans seven years after Katrina

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:22:00 +0200irishsun (en)

New Orleans' flood defences appeared to withstand Hurricane Isaac , but thousands of people to the north and south of the city had to be evacuated or rescued as the storm lingered over the US ...

Isaac downgraded to tropical storm as bad weather continues in New Orleans - video

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:22:00 +0200irishsun (en)

New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu issues a curfew for the city, as heavy rain, high winds and floodwaters sweep across Louisiana. Hurricane Isaac was downgraded to a tropical storm despite continuing ...

Isaac knocks out power to half of Louisiana

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:21:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

By Associated Press more>> NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Nearly half of Louisiana is without power as Tropical Storm Isaac moves inland. The Public Service Commission says 901,000 homes and businesses around the state - about 47 percent of all customers - are without power Thursday.

Isaac heads north after soaking U.S. Gulf, New Orleans

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:19:00 +0200thestar-my (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Search-and-rescue operations around New Orleans resumed on Thursday after Hurricane Isaac brought heavy flooding, but relieved residents and authorities said the storm's destruction was nothing like that seen from Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

La tempête Isaac continue sa remontée au-dessus de la Louisiane

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:17:00 +0200Liberation (fr)

30 août 2012 à 16:33 Après le passage d' Isaac à Kiln, dans le Mississippi, le 29 août 2012. (Photo Michael Spooneybarger. Reuters) article+vidéo Rétrogradée en tempête tropicale, Isaac se déplace lentement, à 13 km/h. Isaac, redevenu mercredi tempête tropicale après avoir perdu un peu....

Isaac heads north after soaking U.S. Gulf, New Orleans

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:16:00 +0200reuters-af (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Search-and-rescue operations around New Orleans resumed on Thursday after Hurricane Isaac brought heavy flooding, but relieved residents and authorities said the storm's destruction was nothing like that seen from Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

États-Unis. La tempête Isaac remonte au Nord de la Louisiane

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:15:00 +0200OuestFrance (fr)

Isaac , redevenu mercredi tempête tropicale après avoir perdu un peu d’intensité, poursuivait sa remontée vers le nord de la Louisiane jeudi...

Stolt-Nielsen: Stolthaven New Orleans Flooded

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:14:00 +0200maritimereporter (en)

Stolt-Nielsen Limited : Stolthaven New Orleans Flooded following Hurricane Isaac Landfall. Stolt-Nielsen Limited (Oslo Børs: SNI) announced today that

USA: Isaac whips New Orleans on Katrina anniversary

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:13:00 +0200france24-en (en)

Exactly seven years after devastating Hurricane Katrina, Tropical Storm Isaac unleashed fierce winds on New Orleans Wednesday and drove walls of water inland but officials said the city’s reinforced flood protections were holding out.

Storms, drought overshadow UN climate talks

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:12:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

World climate change negotiators faced warnings Thursday that a string of extreme weather events around the globe show urgent action on emission cuts is needed as they opened new talks in Bangkok.

Isaac heads north after soaking U.S. Gulf, New Orleans

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:12:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Search-and-rescue operations around New Orleans resumed on Thursday after Hurricane Isaac brought heavy flooding, but relieved residents and authorities said the storm's destruction was nothing like that seen from Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Pirates release Greek-run oil tanker: source

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:12:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

ATHENS (Reuters) - Pirates released a Greek-operated oil tanker seized off Togo on Tuesday after stealing 3,000 metric tons of fuel, an official at the ship's operator said on Thursday. The seizure of the ship, which is operated by Golden Energy Management, underscored the growing risks to shipping....

Bosnians who fled Syria describe a hellish war

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:12:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

A Bosnian woman who fled Syria says the war in the Arab country is worse than the fighting in her homeland 20 years ago.

Isaac knocks out power to half of Louisiana

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:11:00 +0200AP (en)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Nearly half of Louisiana is without power as Tropical Storm Isaac moves inland. The Public Service Commission says 901,000 homes and businesses around the state — about 47 percent of all customers — are without power Thursday. In neighboring Mississippi, utility companies....

Tropical Storm Isaac Loses Punch, Still Poses Threat

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:07:00 +0200voanews (en)

The winds of Tropical Storm Isaac weakened Thursday but its rain still posed a flooding threat as it continued on a northern path over the U.S. Gulf Coast state of Louisiana. The National Hurricane Center said Isaac is carrying maximum sustained winds of 75 kilometers an hour, but is expected to diminish to a tropical depression later in the day.

Rescues as Isaac floods outside New Orleans

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:07:00 +0200washtimes (en)

NEW ORLEANS Isaac 's whistling winds lashed this city and the storm dumped nearly a foot of rain on its desolate streets, but the system of levee pumps, walls and gates appeared to withstand one of the stiffest challenges yet. To the north and south, though, people had to be ...

Stolt-Nielsen: Stolthaven New Orleans Flooded

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:03:00 +0200marinelink (en)

Stolt-Nielsen Limited : Stolthaven New Orleans Flooded following Hurricane Isaac Landfall. Stolt-Nielsen Limited (Oslo Børs: SNI) announced today that

Économie Le pétrole en baisse grâce à Isaac

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:01:00 +0200lessentiel-lu-fr (fr)

Les cours du pétrole ont ouvert en légère baisse jeudi à New York, les courtiers anticipant une reprise rapide de la production de pétrole dans le golfe du Mexique après le passage de la tempête Isaac .

Isaac lumbers inland, carrying more rain and flooding dangers

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:00:00 +0200latimes (en)

NEW ORLEANS -- Hundreds of thousands of weary Gulf Coast residents remained without power Thursday as Tropical Storm Isaac slowly headed inland, posing new threats of heavy flooding. Already, rising waters have forced scores of residents from their homes.

Isaac heads north after soaking U.S. Gulf, New Orleans

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:00:00 +0200reuters (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Search-and-rescue operations around New Orleans resumed on Thursday after Hurricane Isaac brought heavy flooding, but relieved residents and authorities said the storm's destruction was nothing like that seen from Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Isaac heads north after soaking U.S. Gulf, New Orleans

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:00:00 +0200reuters (en)

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Search-and-rescue operations around New Orleans resumed on Thursday after Hurricane Isaac brought heavy flooding, but relieved residents and authorities said the storm's destruction was nothing like that seen from Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Cracks widening as Isaac slowly moves north

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:56:00 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

As the first major hurricane of the season to make landfall in the heart of the oil and Nat Gas industry starts to slowly move out of the area the spot price of WTI is down by about $0.80/bbl on the week while spot Nat Gas is lower by $0.072/mmbtu as of this writing. Only refined products got a boost from the storm so far with RBOB up by $0.

Isaac heads north after soaking U.S. Gulf, New Orleans

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:56:00 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

Search-and-rescue operations around New Orleans resumed on Thursday after Hurricane Isaac brought heavy flooding, but relieved residents and authorities said the storm's destruction was nothing like that seen from Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Pre-Opening Corn Market Report for 8/30/2012

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:56:00 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

December corn is trading 1 cent higher near 7:30 am CST. The corn market traded steady to slightly lower overnight following yesterday's gains. Dalian corn traded higher overnight. The US Dollar is trading slightly lower and US Stocks are set to open lower on the day.

Rain comes too late for Iowa's corn crop as drought weighs on midwest minds

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:53:00 +0200guardian (en)

Farmers hope for better next year after summer of record drought leads to rising prices and brings tensions to the surface Flying into Des Moines, the corn fields look surprisingly green. America's midwest produces half the world's corn and Iowa its largest harvest, yet amid the worst drought in....

Republicans not roused but resigned about Mitt Romney | Jonathan Freedland

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:53:00 +0200guardian (en)

It's hot and humid at the Republican National Convention, but the party faithful are lukewarm about their presidential nominee When Mitt Romney speaks on Thursday night, the lights will go down, the delegates will hush and the atmosphere will build. It happened when his running-mate Paul Ryan came to the podium on Wednesday.

Isaac soaks saturated Gulf coast

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:52:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

ISAAC has dumped more rain onto an already saturated Gulf Coast as officials warned of tornadoes and life-threatening storm surges.

Isaac heads north after soaking U.S. Gulf, New Orleans

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:52:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

Search-and-rescue operations around New Orleans resumed on Thursday after Hurricane Isaac brought heavy flooding, but relieved residents and authorities said the storm's destruction was nothing like that seen from Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Pre-Opening Corn Market Report for 8/30/2012

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:52:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

December corn is trading 1 cent higher near 7:30 am CST. The corn market traded steady to slightly lower overnight following yesterday's gains. Dalian corn traded higher overnight. The US Dollar is trading slightly lower and US Stocks are set to open lower on the day.

Pre-Opening Soy Complex Market Report

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:52:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

November soybeans are trading 2 cents lower near 7:30 am cst. September soybean meal is higher while oil is lower. Malaysian Palm Oil prices rebounded overnight and recovered from a two-week low as US soybean markets rose yesterday. Chinese equity markets were weaker again overnight extending a pattern of recent declines.

A Slow-Moving Isaac Brings Flooding to Gulf States

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:51:00 +0200irishsun (en)

-; Isaac -- once a Category 1 hurricane and now a strong tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 70 miles per hour (60 knots) -- continues to create havoc across the Gulf Coast, from eastern ...

Two deaths reported in Isaac storms

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:47:00 +0200independent-ie (en)

New Orleans' flood defences appeared to withstand Hurricane Isaac , but thousands of people to the north and south of the city had to be evacuated or rescued as the storm lingered over the US Gulf Coast with whistling winds and constant rain. At least two deaths were reported.

Isaac Drenches Louisiana, Moves North From Gulf Coast

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:47:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Aug. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Rains from Tropical Storm Isaac flood LaPlace, Louisiana, a city of about 32,000 between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Hurricane Isaac was downgraded to a tropical storm as it weakened over Louisiana, where it will linger with heavy wind-driven rain for two days while easing the threat to offshore energy production.

Two deaths reported after Isaac

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:46:00 +0200irishexaminer (en)

New Orleans’ flood defences appeared to withstand Hurricane Isaac , but thousands of people to the north and south of the city had to be evacuated or rescued as the storm lingered over the US Gulf Coast with whistling winds and constant rain. At least two deaths were reported.

One more typhoon to reach Sea of Japan by APEC Vladivostok summit

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:43:00 +0200ruvr-en (en)

A new typhoon could hit the Sea of Japan (the East Sea) in early September, Russian Hydro-Meteorological Center head Roman Vilfand said on Thursday.

Two deaths reported after Isaac

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:43:00 +0200breakingnews-ie (en)

New Orleans’ flood defences appeared to withstand Hurricane Isaac , but thousands of people to the north and south of the city had to be evacuated or rescued as the storm lingered over the US Gulf Coast with whistling winds and constant rain. At least two deaths were reported.

Two deaths reported in Isaac storms

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:42:00 +0200herald-ie (en)

New Orleans' flood defences appeared to withstand Hurricane Isaac , but thousands of people to the north and south of the city had to be evacuated or rescued as the storm lingered over the US Gulf Coast with whistling winds and constant rain. At least two deaths were reported.

Spectra to assess Gulf of Mexico gas lines "in next day or so"

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:41:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Spectra Energy Corp expects to assess its offshore Main Pass and South Pass pipelines in the Gulf of Mexico for damage in "the next day or so," depending on sea and weather conditions, a company spokeswoman said on Thursday. Production feeding those lines remains shut in and there are no flows along the pipes, she said.

Strong earthquake strikes off east coast of Greenland: USGS

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:41:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck off the east coast of Greenland on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The quake, initially reported at a magnitude 7.0, was centered 266 miles east-northeast of Ittoqqortoormiit in Greenland and occurred at a depth of 5.3 miles, the USGS said.

Heat on Romney in election speech

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:38:00 +0200smh (en)

Mitt Romney was set to deliver a make-or-break speech to America early today putting himself forward as the man who can revive the world's largest economy even as a new poll showed him to be the least popular presidential candidate in almost 30 years.

Seven years to the day, Isaac evokes Katrina

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:38:00 +0200smh (en)

LAPLACE: Strong winds and high water from tropical storm Isaac forced evacuations across south-eastern Louisiana and cut power to about 765,000 homes and businesses along the Gulf Coast as torrential rain inundated the region.

Evacuations, flooding as Isaac takes its toll

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:38:00 +0200smh (en)

Heavy rain spreading inland from tropical storm Isaac forced evacuations across south-east Louisiana as high winds and flooding cut power to about 765,000 homes and businesses on the US Gulf Coast.

Tropical Storm Isaac is slowing down

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:35:00 +0200globalpost (en)

Tropical Storm Isaac is continuing to slow down, though it's not done wreaking havoc, and has already caused one death. The storm, which was at first known as "Hurricane Isaac," lost its hurricane status on Wednesday and was later downgraded to a tropical storm. Later today, it is expected to lose its tropical storm status as well.

Two deaths reported in Isaac storms

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:34:00 +0200sligochampion (en)

New Orleans' flood defences appeared to withstand Hurricane Isaac , but thousands of people to the north and south of the city had to be evacuated or rescued as the storm lingered over the US Gulf Coast with whistling winds and constant rain. At least two deaths were reported.

Redevenu tempête tropicale, Isaac inonde la Louisiane

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:34:00 +0200alvinet (fr)

Mercredi, l'ouragan Isaac s'est affaibli et est redevenu tempête tropicale. Ceci ne l'a toutefois pas empêcher d'arroser le sud de la Louisiane de pluies... Source : Yahoo! Actualités - Articles similaires

En bref : la tempête tropicale Isaac se dirige vers l'Arkansas

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:34:00 +0200alvinet (fr)

Isaac a été déclassé en tempête tropicale ce mercredi après son passage près de la Nouvelle-Orléans. Il poursuit désormais lentement sa route en direction de... Source : Futura-Sciences - Articles similaires

Les digues de la Nouvelle-Orléans résistent à la tempête Isaac

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:32:00 +0200france-amerique (fr)

De graves inondations causées par la tempête tropicale Isaac ont touché les côtes du golfe du Mexique jeudi matin mais les digues construites après l'ouragan Katrina, qui avait dévasté la Nouvelle-Orléans il y a sept ans, ont résisté.

Two deaths reported in Isaac storms

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:31:00 +0200corkman (en)

New Orleans' flood defences appeared to withstand Hurricane Isaac , but thousands of people to the north and south of the city had to be evacuated or rescued as the storm lingered over the US Gulf Coast with whistling winds and constant rain. At least two deaths were reported.

Two deaths reported in Isaac storms

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:30:00 +0200drogheda-independent (en)

New Orleans' flood defences appeared to withstand Hurricane Isaac , but thousands of people to the north and south of the city had to be evacuated or rescued as the storm lingered over the US Gulf Coast with whistling winds and constant rain. At least two deaths were reported.

Isaac rainfall lifts U.S. farmers' spirits

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:26:00 +0200suna-sd-en (en)

CHICAGO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Torrential rainfall from Hurricane Isaac hurt rice, cotton, soybean and sugar cane crops in the Deep South, but elsewhere the storm will bring relief to American farmers suffering from the worst drought in more than 50 years, an agricultural meteorologist said on Thursday.

Two deaths reported in Isaac storms

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:25:00 +0200argus (en)

New Orleans' flood defences appeared to withstand Hurricane Isaac , but thousands of people to the north and south of the city had to be evacuated or rescued as the storm lingered over the US Gulf Coast with whistling winds and constant rain. At least two deaths were reported.

Report: Corn Belt Benefits From Recent Rains

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:24:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Report: Corn Belt benefits from recent rains as Hurricane Isaac 's remnants head toward Midwest

6 Myths About Flood Insurance

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:24:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

While the Gulf Coast, especially New Orleans, were on heightened alert for Hurricane Isaac , but many not be aware that flooding is the country's number one natural hazard, according to the National Flood Insurance Program, created by Congress in 1968.

Two deaths reported in Isaac storms

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:24:00 +0200belfasttelegraph (en)

New Orleans' flood defences appeared to withstand Hurricane Isaac , but thousands of people to the north and south of the city had to be evacuated or rescued as the storm lingered over the US Gulf Coast with whistling winds and constant rain. At least two deaths were reported.

More 'penned in' by Isaac floods; rains pound Missisippi

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:21:00 +0200msnbc (en)

Hundreds of people were evacuated in darkness while new areas in southern Louisiana flooded as Tropical Storm Isaac crawled north. Its heaviest rain bands were now moving over Mississippi.

WTI Crude Eased as Hurricane Isaac Downgraded, European Confidence Damped

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:09:00 +0200ibtimes-au (en)

WTI crude oil price eased further in European session. Downgrade of Hurricane Isaac back to a tropical storm and the unexpected increase in US crude oil inventory were the main reasons weighing on oil prices. Brent crude oil traded more steadily as maintenance in North Sea facilities as well as....

Antigua and Barbuda: National Office of Disaster Services Director Urge Hurricane Preparedness

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:08:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: Government of Antigua and Barbuda Country: Antigua and Barbuda With the hurricane season upon us, the National Office of Disaster Preparedness (NODS) is the main entity that assists Antiguans and Barbudans prepare for impending tropical depressions, storms or hurricanes.

Report: Corn Belt benefits from recent rains

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:05:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)