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Hurricane Katrina - New Orleans flooding. Courtesy of NOAA. National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). "Business Unit Rights: MHE World Distribution Rights: World Adaptation Rights: Yes"

Remembering Hurricane Katrina Ten Years Later

September 4, 2015 btwuser 0

You’ve likely heard a number of tenth anniversary stories regarding Katrina, the hurricane that ravaged the Gulf Coast in 2005. Here is a story looking […]

Stacked up boats at bridge following Hurricane Katrina.

Hurricane Katrina Photo Essay

September 4, 2015 btwuser 0

Hurricane Katrina made a huge impact on the people of the Gulf Coast south. But its effects on the city of New Orleans has stayed […]

including Oregon National Guard Captain Dan Browne (2nd from the left). Browne finished 12th in a field of 26 competitors. MHE World.

Does Anyone Care About the Olympics Anymore?

August 17, 2015 btwuser 0

Once upon a time, the Olympics were a source of great pride for many countries all over the world. The founder of the modern games […]

YOU DECIDE: Is the Iran Deal Good for the United States?

July 22, 2015 btwuser 0

As btw reported back in April, many countries have viewed Iran’s nuclear ambitions as a considerable threat. In 2006, a diplomatic group made up of […]

The crowd reacts as the ruling on same-sex marriage was announced outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, Friday June 26, 2015. Photo: AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin

Landmark Ruling on Marriage Equality

July 1, 2015 btwuser 0

At the end of June, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ended its 2014–2015 term with a number of hot-topic decisions. One of […]

South Carolina Statehouse. Photo: Ilene MacDonald/Alamy

Charleston Deaths Cause National Debate

June 24, 2015 btwuser 0

On Wednesday, June 18, in Charleston, South Carolina, nine African American members of the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal church were shot and killed while attending […]

Houses of Parliament, London, England. Photo: Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Division [LC-USZ62-94166]

Happy 800th Birthday, Magna Carta!

June 19, 2015 btwuser 0

If there were a Hall of Fame for historical documents, the Magna Carta would be its most valuable player. It is considered one of the […]

Powerful Storms. Photo: Robert J. Alvey/FEMA

Water and Blues: Texas Flood

June 5, 2015 btwuser 0

Last summer, the state of Texas was in the middle of a severe drought. Heavy rains and tornadoes over the recent Memorial Day weekend, however, […]

Full-frame view of rows of new cars parked in an outdoor parking lot. Photo: Image Source, all rights reserved

Recalling Recalls

June 1, 2015 btwuser 0

Pretty much any product you can purchase–food, a car seat, or medicine, for example–can be subject to a recall. This means that a significant and […]

Helping Nepal to Recover

May 27, 2015 btwuser 0

Earlier this month, btw reported on the massive earthquake that shook Nepal, killing more than 4,000 people and affecting 8 million more. Homes and businesses […]