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NYC fears superstorm Sandy may spur a “ratpocalypse”
New Yorkers fear that millions of rats will emerge to the surface after storm waters flooded their usual homes in the subway tunnels.
New Jersey governor rations gas purchases amid fuel frustrations
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has signed an executive order implementing odd-even rationing for gas purchases in 12 New Jersey counties.
NBC benefit for Sandy victims
Artists turn out for a benefit at the end of a week that began with the devastating superstorm Sandy striking the east coast.
Top News Headlines: 3.3 Million Without Power, Post-Sandy
More headlines: CIA releases Benghazi timeline; October jobs report; Presidential campaigns back in full swing.
Dramatic images from Superstorm Sandy
Hurricane Sandy was one of the largest Atlantic tropical systems on record. Here is a look at some photos following the storm.
NYC Marathon still on despite Sandy
While New York City continues to reel from Superstorm Sandy, the annual NYC Marathon is set to go on as scheduled.
Surveillance camera catches student's beating
A 20-year-old student was rushing home in Brooklyn Monday as Superstorm Sandy rolled in — when he was attacked by five robbers.
Superstorm Sandy Uproots Tree Revealing Human Remains
Hurricane Sandy's pre-Halloween fury led to a particularly ghoulish incident on the storied New Haven Green Tuesday when a 100-year-old oak tree toppled over — unearthing a human skeleton in the dirt below. Gruesome, to be sure. But not a case of foul play, police said. "There is no police ...
Superstorm Sandy uproots tree revealing human remains
Hurricane Sandy's pre-Halloween fury led to a particularly ghoulish incident on the storied New Haven Green Tuesday when a 100-year-old oak tree toppled over — unearthing a human skeleton in the dirt below. Gruesome, to be sure. But not a case of foul play, police said. "There is no police ...
Why President Obama can't delay the election
Columnist Bret Stephens on why President Obama can't and shouldn't postpone the election.
Sandy's aftermath: Destructions scenes
WSJ reporters captured scenes of destruction from around the East Coast of the U.S. on Wednesday in the wake of superstorm Sandy. Via #WorldStream.
Sandy disconnects telecom hub rebuilt after 9/11
Verizon saw severe damage from flooding at 140 West, the same key telecom hub destroyed by the 9/11 attacks. Anton Troianovski on The News Hub has the story of what happened, and gives us a good read on the state of telecom in lower Manhattan. Photo: Reuters.
Are rats a big health risk after Sandy?
Rats are incredibly good swimmers, and they can climb. So how big is the increased risk of infectious disease as millions of rats get flushed above ground?
W. Va. digs out of sandy's massive snow storm
The storm that produced massive flooding and power outages along the east coast also blanketed higher elevations with large amounts of snow.
Scenes of destruction on NJ's barrier islands
Shocking photos tell the story of superstorm Sandy in New Jersey's outer islands.
How you can help with Sandy
There are many ways that you can help with disaster relief in the wake of superstorm Sandy. Below are several ways to donate to the relief effort: The American Red Cross Online donation: Click here Donate by Phone or Mail Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or print a donation form that ...
Officials scramble to protect voting after Sandy
Elections officials across the Northeast scrambled Tuesday to figure out how to proceed with voting next week given widespread flooding, damaged roads and power outages. Michael Crittenden has details on The News Hub.
Superstorm Sandy could create a car buying boom
Superstorm Sandy is taking a heavy toll on cars and trucks throughout the Eastern Seaboard-either swamping them in floodwaters or inflicting damage through fallen branches or downed trees. Neal Boudette has the latest on The News Hub. Photo: Getty Images.
NYC Thai restaurant draws electricity from car
Mini Thai Cafe in New York's East Village used a running minivan to power their restaurant while most of the other neighborhood businesses stayed closed due to lack of electricity. WSJ's Reed Albergotti reports via #WorldStream
Why the NYSE's emergency plan failed
After a historic two-day closure because of Superstorm Sandy, Asian markets are anticipating the reopening of the U.S. stock exchanges. The WSJ's Ken Brown talks about why U.S. firms and banks were unprepared to act on the backup plan during the disaster.
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