Vt. farmers can ask for more disaster relief funds (AP) AP - There's more grant money available for Vermont farmers hurt by flooding from Tropical Storm Irene. Reno, Nev., Washoe Drive Fire by the Numbers (ContributorNetwork) ContributorNetwork - The Associated Press reports a fire south of Reno, Nev., has been 100 percent contained. The Washoe Drive Fire burned for two days beginning Thursday. The fast-moving blaze was fueled by extremely dry weather and hurricane-like winds in western Nevada. Prosecutors plan retrial in Katrina shootings cover-up case (Reuters) Reuters - Federal prosecutors plan to seek a retrial for a retired New Orleans police detective accused of conspiring to cover up wrongdoing in police killings in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, a spokeswoman said on Saturday. Officer in Katrina shootings probe to be retried (AP) AP - Prosecutors intend to retry a retired police sergeant charged with helping cover up deadly shootings on a New Orleans bridge after Hurricane Katrina. Police detective's trial opens old Katrina wounds (Reuters) Reuters - A New Orleans homicide detective conspired with other police officers to cover up the fatal shootings of two civilians and wounding of four others in the days after Hurricane Katrina, according to court testimony on Tuesday. 'Space Hurricane': Huge Solar Storm Is Pounding Earth Now (SPACE.com) SPACE.com - A wave of charged particles from an intense solar storm is pummeling the Earth right now, which may trigger stunning aurora displays and cause minor disruptions to satellites over the next two days, NASA scientists say. Irene flooding left Vt. home on unexpected island (AP)
Salvage experts weigh the options for Concordia (AP)
Hurricane center chief to retire June 1 (AP)
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AP - June Tierney and Kellie Burke never envisioned island living in the Vermont woods, but Tropical Storm Irene had other ideas.
AP - From raising the Russian nuclear submarine Kursk to securing drilling platforms wrenched loose by Hurricane Katrina, Dutch companies have a long history of mopping up after maritime disasters.
AP - National Hurricane Center Director Bill Read, who took over the forecasting agency during a time of turmoil and leaves it much calmer, announced Saturday he will retire effective June 1.
