Disasters

U.S. forces: 3 Marines killed, Afghan contractor wounded
U.S. forces in Afghanistan revised on Tuesday the death toll from a Taliban attack the previous day near the main American base in the country, saying three service members were killed but not a contractor who was initially reported among the fatalities.
Storm to hit Rockies before forming new 'bomb cyclone'
Flood, snow, avalanche and fire alerts popped up Monday from Idaho to Colorado, as parts of the U.S. interior that were paralyzed by blizzards and floods last month braced for round two of an unusual weather phenomenon.
Mozambique recovers from cyclone, fights threat of cholera
A battered notebook lists the people still alive in one Mozambique village after a devastating cyclone. But sip by sip, a deadly threat remains.
Preliminary crash report says Ethiopian Airlines crew complied with procedures
The report finds that the Ethiopian Airlines crew executed all procedures from Boeing but could not control the jet. Officials could not yet say if there were structural issues with the aircraft.
Fight over money for Puerto Rico brings disaster aid bill to a standstill
Approving money for areas devastated by floods, hurricanes or other disasters usually gets bipartisan votes. But President Trump's opposition to sending more money to Puerto Rico stalled the effort.
Step 1: Build a house. Step 2: Set it on fire
After back-to-back hurricanes and wildfires, insurers are looking for more-resilient construction materials. That means building model homes and then blowing off their roofs or setting them on fire.