The Nov. 8 typhoon killed more than 6,100 people in the eastern Philippines, displaced at least 4 million others and left a country in ruins.
2013
Researchers concerned by virus that killed well-known Maine artist
They believe the Powassan virus, which is spread through tick bites, has developed into a new strain that threatens more humans.
Judge sentences man to write ‘boys do not hit girls’ 5,000 times
The judge whose actions in a rape case sparked a national furor in August also sentences the man to six months in jail for fracturing the woman’s face during an argument.
Health care website tested as record numbers buy in
Error rates are lower than 1 in 200, and pages load quickly as the site receives nearly 2 million visits Monday.
JPMorgan boosts debit-card spending limits after data breach at Target
Most affected account holders can now withdraw $300 in cash and make purchases of up to $1,000.
Astronauts make rare Christmas Eve spacewalk in ‘mini blizzard’
NASA ordered up the spacewalks to revive and repair a critical cooling loop at the International Space Station.
Boyfriend ordered held in Mass. missing boy case
The boy was last seen by relatives in September and is feared dead. Authorities learned about the boy’s disappearance only recently.
Tablets are a hit with kids, but experts worry about long-term effects
The devices are expected to rank among the top holiday gifts for children this year.