SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Cuba (AP) — The rumble of large machinery, whine of chain saws and chopping of machetes echoed through ...

Melissa tore through the Caribbean as one of the most powerful storms in history. By Thursday, the storm weakened as it left the Bahamas.

Up to 25 inches of rain could fall in eastern Cuba, causing "life-threatening" flash floods and landslides, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Jamaica's information minister told Reuters at least 19 deaths had been confirmed, but authorities were continuing search and rescue efforts.

South Florida was spared a direct blow from Hurricane Melissa, but the massive storm still hit home for the millions of ...