hurricane ida More than 2,000 people in Nicaragua were forced to flee their homes topped only by Hurricane Ida. The storm formed yesterday in the southwest and in the Caribbean is expected to be taken to the mainland of Nicaragua in a few hours.
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee could vote as early as today on a climate bill meant to curb greenhouse gases. Aides say Democrats are considering advancing the bill out of committee without the participation of Republicans, who are boycotting the measure. More than 600 U.N. employees will be temporarily relocated after last week's Taliban attack left five staffers dead. The U.N. insists, however, that it remains committed to Afghanistan, saying the group has been there for half a century and isn't about to leave any time soon.
Seven is a lucky number for the New York Yankees last night. The Bronx Bombers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win their 27th World Series Championship in Game 6. The celebration will roll tomorrow, when the city of New York is home to a ticker parade in honor of Yankees.
