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U.S. Stock Markets Consider Opening on Wednesday

U.S. stock exchanges are looking at opening on Wednesday after monster storm Sandy receded from New York, and the New York Stock Exchange is testing a new plan to help resume trading.

The 10 Most Expensive Hurricanes in U.S. History

At times, 2011 has felt like a parade of natural disasters: Earthquakes and tornadoes and floods, oh my! But wait, there are more coming. Hurricane season has just begun, and the forecasts for 2011 aren't pretty. Before the next one hits, we look back at the nation's 10 costliest hurricanes.