• Complete Coverage of Hurricane Irene

A car lies upside down in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene on Monday, Aug. 29, 2011 in Waterbury, Vt. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot) 

Photos: A look back at Hurricane Irene

Photos of Irene from Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, and the United States from one year ago.

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    Hurricane seasons ends, but Irene's effects remain

    It was the sixth straight year without landfall of a major hurricane, yet Irene was one of the costliest storms in U.S. history and killed at least 47 people.

    Mobile homes hit hard by heavy floods

    After paying rent for her entire adult life, buying a mobile home was a dream come true for Sandra Gaffney. But 11 months later, that dream was destroyed by

    Weeks later, evacuation goes on for NYC residents

    Residents of a New York City apartment complex are still trying to get back into their homes, nearly a month after they had to evacuate due to damage caused by

    Senate blocks House disaster aid bill

    The Democratic-led Senate blocked a House-passed bill on Friday that would provide disaster aid and keep government agencies open, escalating the parties'

    Disaster aid bill clears Senate hurdle

    Senate Democrats have scored a victory in a bid to pass $7 billion in disaster relief.

    House to advance disaster aid bill

    A top Republican leader has announced that the House will quickly advance President Barack Obama's request for emergency aid for victims of recent natural

    Vermonters' lend a hand after Irene

    For all the death, devastation and heartache inflicted on Vermont by Tropical Storm Irene, a bright spot is emerging from the aftermath: Countless of acts of

    3 die in flooding in northern Virginia

    The remnants of Tropical Storm Lee closed roads, schools and a commuter rail line in waterlogged northern Virginia, and a retaining wall was brought down near

    Nearly 100K told to flee new flooding

    Nearly 100,000 people were ordered to flee the rising Susquehanna River on Thursday as the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee dumped more rain across the

    Cantor: No hold up for disaster aid

    Majority Leader Eric Cantor says that new disaster aid money doesn't have to be paid for with spending cuts elsewhere in the budget.

    National Guard from WNY heads downstate

    Members of the New York National Guard left Buffalo Tuesday and headed to the eastern parts of our state.

    Senate Democrats boost disaster aid

    Senate Democrats are unveiling legislation that provides $6 billion in new disaster aid to help victims of Hurricane Irene and those from disasters dating to

    Flood-weary Vermonters seek answers

    Flood-weary Vermonters are seeking answers to their questions as the cleanup from the flooding brought on by Tropical Storm Irene continues across the state.

    Gov launches site to help Irene victims

    Upstate New Yorkers can help their neighbors still digging out from Tropical Storm Irene by taking part in a "Labor for your Neighbor" effort Sunday and

    Wyoming Co. sends fire units downstate

    Towns in New York are still cleaning up after Hurricane Irene, and fire companies from Wyoming County will be joining the effort.

    Gulf Coast drenching expected

    A slow-moving tropical depression was slogging toward the Gulf coast Friday, packing walloping rains that could drench the region with up to 20 inches over the

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    Photos: 20 costliest US hurricanes

    Since 2000 the U.S. has experienced nine out of the 20 costliest tropical …