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Why You Should Text, Not Call to Check on Loved Ones Post-Sandy
FEMA and cell phone carriers are encouraging customers to use SMS.
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Photos
Sandy Takes Manhattan
Large parts of New York City are in the dark and under water.
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Hurricane Sandy Is a Category 1 Cyclone, But It Has the Eyewall Of a Category 3
Shiver in fear of this 3-D model of Sandy's eye as the storm nears New Jersey.
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Maps
These Are the Hurricane Maps You Should Worry About Now
Hint: The really ugly part will be the storm surge.
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Hurricane Sandy Provokes the Largest Preemptive Public Transportation Shutdown in U.S. History
As Sandy bears down on the East Coast, some of the biggest cities in America come to a virtual standstill.
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Videos
Animal Daredevil of the Day: A Cat on a Bike
A Philadelphia man cruises around with his cat on his shoulder.
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As Local Governments Shrink, Private Consultants Reap Rewards
Meet the high-paid experts who are pitching our cities and states on how to save money.
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Charts
Why Amtrak Keeps Breaking Ridership Records and Will Continue To Do So
The rail operator's recent success should end the debate over its privatization.
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Online Grocery Shopping Is Returning to the Physical World
A Chinese supermarket giant has announced plans to build 1,000 "virtual" supermarkets.
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Philadelphia Adds Soundtracks to its Public Sculptures
Four musicians, four pieces of city art, four ultra-weird musical compositions.

