In Africa's most populous country more than a third of residents have no access to electricity. Even those connected to the nation's crumbling power grid cannot rely on it. And the situation isn't ...

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Decades of data shows August as one of the busier months for the Atlantic hurricane season producing several infamous and ...

The taboo racial element, horrific conditions in the Superdome, how many victims remain missing and more lesser known facts about Hurricane Katrina.

With 32 days to go until the Saints kick off their season, we're taking a look back at the best players to wear No. 32 in ...