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New York Storm Commission Urges Flood Walls for Subways

A New York commission formed to examine ways to guard against future storms like Sandy is calling for flood walls in subways, water pumps at airports and sea barriers along the coast among dozens of proposals. Their report was first …

High Tide Floods Venice

High tides have flooded Venice, leading Venetians and tourists to don high boots and use wooden walkways to cross St. Mark’s Square and other areas under water. Flooding is common this time of year and Thursday’s level that reached a …