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Evangean Pugh, far right, talks on a phone as she waits in line to apply for recovery assistance at a FEMA processing center in Coney Island, in the Brooklyn borough of New York.

Superstorm Sandy: Voices From A FEMA Line In Coney Island

DeQuan Franklin says in all his time living in New York they've never seen anything like this — even after Hurricane Irene.

This year's Capitol Christmas Tree comes from White River National Forest in Northwest Colorado. The spruce is more than 70 feet tall.

Nation's Christmas Tree Plucked From Colorado

The 70-foot spruce has left its home in White River National Forest and is heading by truck to Washington, D.C. Along the way, it will stop in 10 states. One of the drivers, Gerald Morris, is looking forward to the trip: "It's a great thing to be involved in such a project."

Victims of Superstorm Sandy wait in line to apply for recovery assistance at a FEMA processing center Friday on New York's Coney Island. The agency has been praised for its response to the storm.

Lessons From Katrina Boost FEMA's Sandy Response

The federal agency has received praise from politicians and storm survivors alike for being prepared before the storm and responsive immediately afterward — two things the agency was not when Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast in 2005.

Among his many accomplishments, Ralph Steadman illustrated Hunter S. Thompson's 1971 novel, <em>Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,</em> about a journalist's reporting trip turned hallucinogenic bender.

The Story Of Steadman, Drawn From His 'Gonzo' Art

Illustrator Ralph Steadman became known for his collaborations with "gonzo" journalist Hunter S. Thompson, but their partnership wasn't always easy. The documentary For No Good Reason looks at Steadman's life, art and relationship with the eccentric writer.

In Storm-Drenched New Jersey, A Fight For Ice

After a major storm, ice becomes a precious commodity. Host Scott Simon talks with Joe Romano, owner of Sea Isle Ice Company in Sea Isle City, N.J., about how the company is getting ice to people in need.

First responders rescue flood-stranded people from a sodden neighborhood in Little Ferry, N.J., on Tuesday.

Emergency Workers Heroes Even Before Sandy

On Halloween night this week, millions of children tumbled into their neighborhoods dressed as superheroes. But that night, true superheroes were at work in uniforms, not costumes.

The Political Middle: What Ohioans Have To Say

Reminderville is a small Ohio town between Akron and Cleveland that's just about at the center of the American political map this season, when both Republicans and Democrats see Ohio as essential to winning the presidency. Host Scott Simon talks with voters.

Katey Sagal as Gemma Teller Morrow in <em>Sons of Anarachy</em> on FX.

Fresh Air Weekend: Katey Sagal, Sherry Turkle

Katey Sagal plays Gemma, the fierce matriarch of the biker gang in the FX series Sons of Anarchy. Psychologist Sherry Turkle explains how digital devices are affecting our communication and relationships.

Parts of New York were also suffering fuel shortages, including Staten Island, where there were long lines for gas Friday.

Free Gas Draws Crowds In New York City; Gas Rationing Starts In New Jersey

The governors of both New Jersey and New York signed executive orders Friday intended to help address fuel shortages in areas hit by Sandy. The federal government also said it would be working to deliver fuel to the area.

Obama's Weekly Address Receives Belated Romney Response

Mitt Romney delivered the official GOP response to President Obama's weekly address on Saturday. Media observers were surprised, however, that the challenger's address was released hours after the president's message.

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