Storms across Afghanistan have left 77 people dead, 137 injured and 5,800 families affected. Widespread flooding, landslides and lightning strikes were triggered by heavy rain over the past 10 days — with damage to businesses, agricultural land, water wells and irrigation canals.

For those expecting to upgrade their reserve funds, a few banks offer high fixed store rates that yield great profits from speculation.

One of the world's rarest whale species is having more babies this year than in some recent seasons, but experts say many more young are needed to help stave off the possibility of extinction. The North Atlantic right whale's population numbers an estimated 384 animals and is slowly rising after several years of decline. Researchers have identified 15 calves this winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Monday.