Amid cautious optimism that a "top kill" effort to cap the leaking well causing the Gulf oil spill is working, President Obama banned new offshore drilling Thursday until further notice.

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A new survey suggests that some Americans are not prepared for a natural disaster even for the one that scares them the most.

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In many communities at high risk for natural disasters, a Wall Street financing tool that's gaining popularity, called a catastrophe bond, may make it easier for homeowners to get insurance. On Oak ...

A closer look at MLB umps who were on the wrong end of the scorecard during the regular season. The 2025 MLB season was a turbulent one for umpires, with social media and independent grading websites ...

When natural disasters strike, they shatter lives, disrupt routines and loosen the emotional ties people have with the places they call home. For the Italian towns of Amatrice and Accumoli, devastated ...

Chargers RB Omarion Hampton (8) has produced at a high level for fantasy managers in the last two weeks. / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images The fifth week of the fantasy football season is here, and ...