Category 3 hurricane ravages Cuba, knocks out power grid
Cuba was left reeling Thursday after a fierce Category 3 hurricane ripped across the island and knocked out the country’s power grid. (AP Video: Ariel Fernandez)
Cuba restores power to parts of Havana following hurricane Rafael
The hurricane strike was the latest blow to the country's already precarious electrical grid, which just two weeks ago collapsed multiple times, knocking out power for days.
Hurricane Rafael tracker: Storm strengthens into Category 3 hurricane as it approaches Cuba
Follow along here for the latest information on Hurricane Rafael for Friday, Nov. 8. Hurricane Rafael has strengthened into a Category 3 storm as it approaches the coast of western Cuba, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Cuba works to restore power after hurricane blackout
Hurricane Rafael brought strong winds, causing a shutdown of the country's electricity system for the second time in just weeks.
Hurricane Rafael strengthens as winds and rain begin to lash Cuba
HAVANA - Hurricane Rafael hit Category 2 strength and will likely intensify further as it churns north towards western Cuba on Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center said, packing sustained winds of 110 mph (175 kph) as it neared the Caribbean island's southern shore by mid-morning.
Cuba braces for Hurricane Rafael
Cuba is bracing for Hurricane Rafael, which is expected to make landfall Wednesday and compound the misery wrought by a recent power blackout and Hurricane Oscar.
What a fizzling Rafael could signal about the end of hurricane season
Hurricane Rafael, the 17th named system of the season, was swirling out over the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico as of Friday. Rafael is forecast to weaken this weekend as it en
Hurricane Rafael strengthening quickly as it churns north towards Cuba
Hurricane Rafael was gaining strength as it churned north towards western Cuba early on Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center said, warning it could approach major hurricane status before slamming into the Caribbean island later in the day.
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Hurricane Rafael swirls over Gulf of Mexico after ripping through Cuba
Hurricane Rafael is swirling over the Gulf of Mexico, where it’s expected to break apart after plowing through Cuba, knocking out its power grid and collapsing homes.
Hurricane Rafael tracker: Where is it heading right now?
Where is Hurricane Rafael right now? Hurricane Rafael path tracker. This forecast track shows the most likely path of the center of the storm. It does not illustrate the full widt
Hurricane Rafael leaves Cuba reeling, moves into Gulf of Mexico
The exact magnitude of Rafael's impact on Cuba remained unclear Thursday afternoon. Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero ...
Hurricane left trail of collapsed homes, lost crops and damaged infrastructure in Cuba
Hurricane Rafael left a trail of collapsed homes and buildings and damaged schools, hospitals, electrical and ...
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Hurricane Rafael turns west after battering Cuba and knocking out power grid
Hurricane Rafael has turned to the west after lashing Cuba, where it knocked out the country’s electrical grid, leaving its ...
Hurricane Rafael lashes Cuba, power grid collapse
Hurricane Rafael slammed into the island's southwest shore, packing sustained winds of 115 mph (185 kph) and wreaking havoc ...
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Mexican fuel flows to Cuba as the island faces blackouts and the loss of Russian and Venezuelan oil
“And so today, Mexico’s oil deliveries to Cuba are extremely important ... Associated Press Caribbean News Director ...