Record-breaking Hurricane

Patricia flattened a fishing hamlet on Mexico's Pacific coast, but authorities were relieved to see on Saturday that the record-breaking hurricane largely spared the country and dissipated as it moved north.

Superstorm Sandy slammed into the New Jersey coastline with 80 mph (130 kph) and hurled a record-breaking 13-foot (4-meter) surge of seawater at New York City, flooding tunnels, highways, subway stations and the electrical system that powers Wall Street. At least 16 deaths were blamed on the storm.

Superstorm Sandy slammed into the New Jersey coastline and hurled a record-breaking 13-foot surge of seawater at New York City on Monday, roaring ashore after washing away part of the Atlantic City boardwalk and putting the presidential campaign on hold.

Patricia flattened a fishing hamlet on Mexico's Pacific coast, but authorities were relieved to see on Saturday that the record-breaking hurricane largely spared the country and dissipated as it moved north.

Superstorm Sandy slammed into the New Jersey coastline with 80 mph (130 kph) and hurled a record-breaking 13-foot (4-meter) surge of seawater at New York City, flooding tunnels, highways, subway stations and the electrical system that powers Wall Street. At least 16 deaths were blamed on the storm.

Superstorm Sandy slammed into the New Jersey coastline and hurled a record-breaking 13-foot surge of seawater at New York City on Monday, roaring ashore after washing away part of the Atlantic City boardwalk and putting the presidential campaign on hold.