More than 800 people killed by powerful quake in eastern Afghanistan
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6 hit eastern Afghanistan, destroying multiple villages and killing more than 800 people, officials say.
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An earthquake with a magnitude of 6 hit eastern Afghanistan, destroying multiple villages and killing more than 800 people, officials say.
A tsunami advisory was also issued for parts of Alaska and the entire West Coast after a powerful earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
It sent buildings in many areas toppling to the ground, buckled roads, caused bridges to collapse and burst a dam.
Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years hit during morning rush, killing several, injuring hundreds and sparking tsunami warnings as far away as Japan and the Philippines.
No injuries were reported and damage appeared to be minimal after the earthquake late Friday near Prague, Oklahoma.
Hundreds of millions of people across the U.S. live in areas prone to damaging earthquakes, a new map from the U.S. Geological Survey shows.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 prompted a tsunami warning on New Year's Day.
The Icelandic fishing town of Grindavik has been evacuated as earthquakes are breaking open streets and "completely damaged" some homes: "There is no one living here. From 3,800 to zero."
One meteorological office official said he's concerned that a "Hawaiian-style, lava-producing volcanic eruption" could occur in the coming days.
Videos shared on social media show villages once full of mud houses that used to dot the landscape have been reduced to piles of earthy rubbles.
The 6.8-magnitude quake was the biggest to hit Morocco in 120 years, and the ministry wrote that most damage occurred outside of cities and towns.
This year's election largely centered on domestic issues such as the economy, civil rights and a February earthquake that killed more than 50,000 people.
In northwest Syria, earthquake survivors face a long journey to recovery. Scott Pelley headed to the war-torn country to speak with the people delivering humanitarian aid.
The baby will now live with the uncle who cut the umbilical cord that attached her to her deceased mother in the rubble and helped save her life.
Dr. Lucy Jones, who's been dubbed the "Earthquake Lady," says building codes in the state leave lots to be desired.
Christian Atsu, who previously played for English clubs Chelsea and Newcastle, signed with Hatayspor in Turkey late last year.
The 31-year-old winger plays for the Turkish club Hatayspor in the Hatay province, which was hit hard by the quake
More than three days after the devastating quakes hit Turkey and Syria, experts say a "critical" survival window is closing fast amid harsh winter conditions.
Rescuers desperately searching for survivors under rubble faced the grim challenges of stretched resources and winter conditions.
Foreign nations and aid agencies are racing to mobilize resources to help survivors of the devastating quakes in two countries. Here's how you can help.
Frantic search efforts were still underway in both countries, with an untold number of people still trapped in rubble.
Television reporter Yuksel Akalan was reporting on the devastating earthquake when the ground started shaking beneath his feet.
The death toll was rising steadily in both countries. A frantic search for survivors is underway. The U.S. and Ukraine are among the many nations offering assistance.
Following the earthquake, more than 70,000 customers were without power in the surrounding area, according to the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office.
With dozens of people still missing, an emergency official said workers were "racing against time to rescue people."
On Dec. 6, the wrestling season for the Central High School Warriors came to a screeching halt when a speeding driver collided with the western Colorado team's bus.
The third storm of the week blasts through Colorado on Friday, bringing in much colder temperatures and more snow.
Parts of Evergreen's El Rancho restaurant will be preserved in a move to a new location, as a new filling station and convenience store moves ahead on the site.
A Clear Creek County woman is relearning CPR weeks after she says the technique saved her life.
A dangerous stretch continues in Colorado's high country as avalanche conditions remain critical following days of heavy snow and powerful winds.
The third storm of the week blasts through Colorado on Friday, bringing in much colder temperatures and more snow.
On Dec. 6, the wrestling season for the Central High School Warriors came to a screeching halt when a speeding driver collided with the western Colorado team's bus.
Parts of Evergreen's El Rancho restaurant will be preserved in a move to a new location, as a new filling station and convenience store moves ahead on the site.
A Clear Creek County woman is relearning CPR weeks after she says the technique saved her life.
A dangerous stretch continues in Colorado's high country as avalanche conditions remain critical following days of heavy snow and powerful winds.
Lindsey Fish, a doctor specializing in Internal Medicine with Urgent Care at Denver Health, spoke about National Cancer Prevention Month.
The Denver Classroom Teachers Association is thanking school board members for listening to their calls for continuity in their health care.
On Dec. 6, the wrestling season for the Central High School Warriors came to a screeching halt when a speeding driver collided with the western Colorado team's bus.
Parts of Evergreen's El Rancho restaurant will be preserved, as a new filling station and convenience store moves ahead on the site.
Voters will decide whether once-agricultural land will be re-zoned so it can be the future home of the Colorado Eagles pro hockey team.
On Dec. 6, the wrestling season for the Central High School Warriors came to a screeching halt when a speeding driver collided with the western Colorado team's bus.
The U.S. and Canada men's hockey teams are moving on to the semifinals at the Winter Olympics.
Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated skier of all time, last won a medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.
Former Denver Nuggets Head Coach Doug Moe died in Texas at the age of 87.
A popular youth hockey coach in southern Colorado has been arrested for investigation of felony child abuse after colliding on the ice with one of his players in a case that one of the coach's supporters called a "terrifying precedent for youth sports across the country."
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
President Trump directed his administration to release files on UFOs and any "alien and extraterrestrial life," an issue that has drawn decades of fascination — and spawned more than a few wild theories.
A Los Angeles judge ordered Meta officials to remove their AI glasses at a trial over the impact of social media on users.
A commission that advises the federal government on architecture and the arts voted to approve President Trump's overhaul of the White House East Wing.
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned Kovay Gardens, accusing the Mexican resort of operating under the direction of the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación, or CJNG.
President Trump directed his administration to release files on UFOs and any "alien and extraterrestrial life," an issue that has drawn decades of fascination — and spawned more than a few wild theories.
A commission that advises the federal government on architecture and the arts voted to approve President Trump's overhaul of the White House East Wing.
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned Kovay Gardens, accusing the Mexican resort of operating under the direction of the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación, or CJNG.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Robert Garcia's previous attempts to extract information about the White House ballroom's finances have so far yielded few answers.
Critics have questioned why the federal government should underwrite coverage costs for people with ACA health plans — but almost all health insurance in the U.S. comes with some federal help.
A Clear Creek County woman is relearning CPR weeks after she says the technique saved her life.
Critics have questioned why the federal government should underwrite coverage costs for people with ACA health plans — but almost all health insurance in the U.S. comes with some federal help.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hasn't had a Senate confirmed director since last summer, and that official was in the job for less than a month.
Rosabella-brand moringa capsules could be linked to Salmonella cases in seven U.S. states, health officials said.
The AdventHealth Transplant Institute at Porter is participating in a national voucher system that allows living donors to give a kidney now and help a loved one receive one later.
Parts of Evergreen's El Rancho restaurant will be preserved in a move to a new location, as a new filling station and convenience store moves ahead on the site.
The racetrack Bandimere Speedway is one step closer to approval of their plan for a new home in Weld County.
A Los Angeles judge ordered Meta officials to remove their AI glasses at a trial over the impact of social media on users.
Critics have questioned why the federal government should underwrite coverage costs for people with ACA health plans — but almost all health insurance in the U.S. comes with some federal help.
Brad Reese claims Hershey is cutting costs by relying on cheaper ingredients, risking the Reese's brand.
A popular youth hockey coach in southern Colorado has been arrested for investigation of felony child abuse after colliding on the ice with one of his players in a case that one of the coach's supporters called a "terrifying precedent for youth sports across the country."
A Denver judge this week ordered an area pastor, Tilo Lopez, to pay a family $311,000 in restitution after Lopez was criminally prosecuted in connection with a construction project he said he would do for the family.
The filing comes months after a judge ordered the company to pay more than $116 million for its role in the 2021 death of 6-year-old Wongel Estifanos.
Denver drivers continue to be impacted by a change in how parking tickets are disputed. That system changed in September, when the city eliminated the ability to dispute parking tickets online.
Former Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen, who retired as chief in 2022, plans to announce next week that he is running for a seat on Denver City Council.