Disconnected by Disaster—Photos From a Battered Puerto Rico

Five days after Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico, its devastating impact is becoming clearer.

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Rescue Dogs At Work After Mexico's Earthquakes

After being struck by three major earthquakes in the past month, rescue workers and volunteers across Mexico have been working around the clock, with the help of local and international teams of sniffer dogs and their handlers.

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Photos of the Week: 9/16–9/22

Record-setting hurricanes, massive protests, a devastating earthquake, and an epic refugee crisis.

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Photos of Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria

On Wednesday, Hurricane Maria crashed across the entire U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, making landfall with winds approaching 150 mph (240 kph).

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Southeast Asia's Rohingya Refugee Crisis Reaches a Terrible Peak

The United Nations Refugee Agency now reports that more than 420,000 people have fled the violence in Burma since August 24.

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