Hurricane Melissa death toll nears 50, mostly in Jamaica and Haiti, as it hurries toward Bermuda

Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba were assessing the damage and beginning to dig out after they were slammed by Hurricane Melissa, which left dozens dead.

National Hurricane Center tracking Hurricane Melissa as it speeds away from Bermuda

After tearing through the Caribbean, leaving destruction, flooding and more than 50 deaths so far, Hurricane Melissa is heading into the Atlantic.

Caribbean hotels count damage after Melissa

This week’s Category 5 storm swept the Caribbean, damaging hotels from Montego Bay to Nassau and stranding thousands as airports shut and power lines fell.

At least 40 dead in Hurricane Melissa as it heads toward Bermuda

Melissa, now a Category 2 hurricane, will bring heavy rain from the Mid-Atlantic to New England as it heads toward Bermuda and Newfoundland, Canada.

Jamaican officials say more casualties expected after Hurricane Melissa causes 'total devastation'

At least five people have been killed on the island nation after the powerful category 5 storm hit earlier this week, with at least 20 left dead in Haiti.

Rubio says US is ready to offer 'immediate humanitarian aid' to people of Cuba impacted by Hurricane Melissa

Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledges "immediate humanitarian aid" to Cuba as State Department responds to effects of Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean.

Hurricane Melissa hit areas vulnerable to landslides because of deforestation

Hurricane Melissa pummeled areas of the Caribbean already vulnerable to landslides and flash flooding — made worse by decades of deforestation — with risks likely to continue for days, experts said.

Hurricane Melissa brings concern, pride for Chicagoans with ties to the Caribbean

The storm left widespread destruction and at least dozens of deaths in its path. In Chicago, people are looking for ways to help.
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