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April 12, 2006 / 5:02 PM

FEMA rules on homes in flood's way

NEW ORLEANS, April 12 (UPI) -- Gulf Coast homes ruined by last fall's hurricanes and repaired with flood insurance or federal money will have to be raised three-feet above flood elevations.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency released advisory flood maps Wednesday, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

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The maps are like guidelines for how to allocate rebuilding funds in the area. New or reconstructed homes within the New Orleans-area levee system that sustained more than 50-percent damage have to be rebuilt three feet above flood grade.

Tens of thousands of homes are expected to be affected by the ruling.

Protesters arrested on college campuses as 'physical altercations' break out at UCLA

U.S. News // 34 minutes ago

Protesters arrested on college campuses as 'physical altercations' break out at UCLA

April 29 (UPI) -- As protests over Israel's war in Gaza engulf universities across the country, hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters -- occupying encampments on dozens of campuses -- are now facing arrest.

Ex-NSA agent sentenced to nearly 22 years for trying to sell classified information to Russia

U.S. News // 1 hour ago

Ex-NSA agent sentenced to nearly 22 years for trying to sell classified information to Russia

April 29 (UPI) -- A Colorado man who briefly worked at the National Security Agency was sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison on Monday after pleading guilty to trying to sell national security information to a Russian agent.

Arizona rancher accused in migrant's shooting death will not face retrial

U.S. News // 1 hour ago

Arizona rancher accused in migrant's shooting death will not face retrial

April 29 (UPI) -- Prosecutors in Arizona announced Monday they will not seek a retrial in the case of 75-year-old rancher George Alan Kelly, who was accused of shooting and killing an unarmed migrant on his property.

Antony Blinken calls for cease-fire, says Hamas 'only thing' standing in the way

World News // 16 hours ago

Antony Blinken calls for cease-fire, says Hamas 'only thing' standing in the way

April 29 (UPI) -- Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for a cease-fire in the war between U.S. ally Israel and Hamas on Monday as President Joe Biden indicated the release of Israeli hostages remained the only stumbling block.

Metal sculptures of children's doodles frame Manhattan skyline in Met exhibit

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

Metal sculptures of children's doodles frame Manhattan skyline in Met exhibit

April 29 (UPI) -- An artistic installation of twisted metal mimicking children's scribbles, by Kosovar artist Petrit Halilaj, was unveiled Monday at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art's rooftop garden.

3 U.S. Marshals slain, 5 police officers injured in Charlotte, N.C., shootout

U.S. News // 7 hours ago

3 U.S. Marshals slain, 5 police officers injured in Charlotte, N.C., shootout

April 29 (UPI) -- Three U.S. Marshals were killed and five police officers were injured Monday in a shooting incident in a residential area of Charlotte, N.C., authorities said.

Gérard Depardieu to face criminal trial over sexual assault allegations

World News // 5 hours ago

Gérard Depardieu to face criminal trial over sexual assault allegations

April 29 (UPI) -- French actor Gérard Depardieu has been ordered to face a criminal trial before the end of the year after two women accused him of sexually assaulting them on a 2021 film set.

Proxy fight could change leadership of Norfolk Southern railroad

U.S. News // 5 hours ago

Proxy fight could change leadership of Norfolk Southern railroad

April 29 (UPI) -- An unusual proxy fight is about to take place for control of Norfolk Southern railroad amid a report critical of company leadership that calls for a change in management.

Student protesters remain as Columbia University's afternoon vacate deadline passes

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

Student protesters remain as Columbia University's afternoon vacate deadline passes

April 29 (UPI) -- Talks have broken down with student protesters on campus as a deadline passed to vacate encampments over Israel's occupation of Gaza and the university's investments in Israeli-backed financial institutions.

FCC levies nearly $200M in fines on top wireless carriers for sharing location info

U.S. News // 5 hours ago

FCC levies nearly $200M in fines on top wireless carriers for sharing location info

April 29 (UPI) -- Four of the nation's largest wireless carriers have each been fined tens of millions of dollars for illegally sharing information about their customers' locations, the Biden administration announced Monday.

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