Sep 13th, 2008 · Hurricane Ike slammed into southeastern Texas on Saturday with sheets of rain and huge gusts of wind, causing widespread flooding and knocking out power for millions. Authorities worried that thousands of coastal residents who decided to stay in their homes would have to be rescued.
Aug 4th, 2008 · Eleven people are feared dead on K2, the world's second-highest mountain. Two Dutch climbers have been rescued by helicopter, while an Italian awaits evacuation. Professional mountaineer Ed Viesturs explains what makes K2 more treacherous than Mount Everest.
Aug 2nd, 2008 · Colombia's leftist FARC guerrilla group has suffered a number of blows in the past year. Several top commanders have died and its most high-profile hostages were rescued in a daring raid. Now it's beginning to suffer defections among jailed rebels.
Jul 4th, 2008 · The three American military contractors who were among the 15 hostages rescued from Colombian leftist rebels have returned home safe. The rescue operation was assisted by quick thinking, acting skills and Che Guevara T-shirts.
Jul 3rd, 2008 · Three Americans rescued Wednesday in Colombia from FARC rebels have returned to the United States. Five years ago, their plane was shot down over FARC-held territory. One of them met with family members. The other two were expected to do the same.
Jul 3rd, 2008 · The Colombian military has rescued four hostages from left-wing FARC rebels. Marc Chernick, associate professor at Georgetown University, says though the rebels have been weakened, they can continue fighting the military for a long time.
Jul 3rd, 2008 · Fifteen hostages, including former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt and three Americans who were held for years by Colombian rebels, are now free. John Otis, South American bureau chief for the Houston Chronicle, explains details of the rescue.
Jul 3rd, 2008 · The three American military contractors rescued by Colombian authorities have returned to the United States, landing in San Antonio after being held for five years by FARC rebels. Keith Stansell, Marc Gonsalves and Thomas Howes were captured in 2003.