Death Toll Rises From Hurricane Melissa as Many Communities Remain Cut off

Authorities have yet to reach dozens of communities in Jamaica, raising the question of how many people really died in last week’s storm.

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What Is the Red Cross’s Role in Israel-Hamas Exchanges?

The organization has escorted hundreds of people to freedom, but it says it also does important diplomatic work behind the scenes.

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Vietnamese Are Helping Cuba With 38-Cent Donations. A Lot of Them.

Cuba sent doctors and food to Vietnam during the war. Now ordinary Vietnamese are sending cash to struggling Cubans.

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Climate Change Is Stressing the World’s Blood Supplies

Extreme weather disasters, increasing as the planet warms, can curb blood donations while increasing demand, a new analysis found.

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What We Know About the Case of Gaza Aid Workers Killed by Israeli Gunfire

The Israeli military, confronted with video evidence contradicting its initial account, now says it was “mistaken.”

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Scenes From Eight States Battered by Weekend Storms

A survey of the damage from a cross-country storm system that tore through the South and Midwest over the weekend.

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Faulty Wiring Caused Fires at 3 Buildings Owned by Notorious Landlord

The fire at a Bronx apartment building on Jan. 10 was the third to break out in recent years at a property owned by Ved Parkash, who has been sued by tenants over building conditions.

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How to Help Victims of the Fires in Los Angeles

Raging fires have left five people dead, destroyed or damaged thousands of homes and other buildings and consumed thousands of acres. Here’s how you can help the victims.

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How to Pack a ‘Go Bag’ for Extreme Weather

If the trend continues, extreme weather will occur more frequently. Here’s how experts suggest you prepare.

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