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A car lays buried in mud after flooding triggered by Hurricane Manuel in Chilpancingo, Mexico.

Death Toll Near 100, And Likely To Rise, From Storms In Mexico

Twin disasters — hurricanes that this week struck both sides of the nation — have been devastating. An additional 68 people in one village are missing and presumed dead after their homes were buried in a landslide.

Joy Covey, Who Was Key To Amazon.com's Success, Dies

As the Internet retailer's chief financial officer, she led its initial public offering in 1997. Founder Jeff Bezos has said Covey was Amazon's primary contact with Wall Street during critical years. Wednesday, she died after her bicycle collided with a van. Covey was 50.

During George W. Bush's presidency, Republican leaders won praise for expanding food assistance. Now the House GOP is drawing criticism for cutting it.

Food Stamp Fight: Great For GOP Base But Not For Outreach

The House GOP's vote on food stamps is a long way from George W. Bush's "compassionate conservatism" approach. The former president isn't fondly remembered by progressives for much, but anti-hunger advocates credit him for his strong support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

KVNF Local Newscast: Friday, September 20, 2013

HeadlinesJudge Denies Motion to Rescind Cease-and-Desist Order for Hen HouseState Officials Tracking 10 Oil Spills after FloodsHickenlooper Appoints Flood…

KVNF Sports Report: September 13, 2013

KVNF's Eric Goold brings us the latest in local sports across the Western Slope.

Guitarist Eddie Van Halen came on stage during a Texas stop of Michael Jackson's 1984 tour to play on "Beat It," the Jackson hit that featured a solo by Van Halen. Now, questions about a guitar that the two supposedly signed have led to the cancellation of an auction of Jesse Jackson Jr.'s goods.

Beat It, Bidders: Marshals Cancel Jackson Jr. Auction

Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. will soon head to jail for misusing campaign funds. The U.S. Marshals Service wants to auction off some of the things he bought with that money. But there are questions about the authenticity of a guitar supposedly signed by Michael Jackson and Eddie Van Halen.

Oscar Torres is leading a group of young entrepreneurs and computer programmers in their first Hackathon.

Tell Me More: Dispatches From #Latism

Hundreds of bloggers and coders are in NYC this week at the Latinos in Tech Innovation & Social Media #LATISM conference. Here are some dispatches from Tell Me More's Davar Ardalan.

Scoliosis didn't keep golfer Stacy Lewis from becoming a top-ranked pro. She spent almost eight years wearing a back brace, yet still had to have surgery.

Study Finds Mixed Results For Back Braces To Treat Scoliosis

Children with scoliosis often are told to wear back braces. But the evidence that the braces prevents further curvature of the spine has been limited. A clinical trial finds that bracing helps, but it's hard to tell in advance who will benefit and who will be fine without wearing a brace.

Composer Ellis Ludwig-Leone leads the chamber-pop ensemble San Fermin.

A Young Composer Steps Outside Of Himself (And Into Pop)

San Fermin's self-titled debut is an orchestral wonder, born in the shadow of looming adulthood. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with the group's leader, 24-year-old Ellis Ludwig-Leone.

In this NASA image released Thursday, Typhoon Usagi is seen nearing Taiwan and the Philippines.

Powerful Typhoon Has Hong Kong In Its Sights

The storm, which packed winds of 150 mph on Friday, is expected to weaken before it hits the Chinese territory.

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