Tsunami warning issued after strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits near island country of Tonga
TOKYO — (AP) — A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting a tsunami warning for the Pacific island country. The U.S. Geological Survey said the temblor hit about 100 kilometers (62 ...
Smell of death permeates Myanmar cities after quake kills over 1,600, leaves others buried
The 7.7 magnitude quake hit midday Friday with an epicenter near Mandalay, bringing down scores of buildings and damaging ...
Officials survey damage in Myanmar’s earthquake-devastated central areas
Friday’s deadly earthquake rattled most of Myanmar and Thailand but certain areas sustained the heaviest damage, including ...
Massive South Carolina wildfire jumps border, spreads into North Carolina
A massive wildfire burning in South Carolina jumped the border Saturday and was spreading Sunday into North Carolina.