Myanmar quake death toll tops 2,000 as destruction hampers relief efforts
The earthquake death toll in Myanmar is rising fast as rescue and recovery efforts are hampered by badly damaged infrastructure.
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The earthquake death toll in Myanmar is rising fast as rescue and recovery efforts are hampered by badly damaged infrastructure.
Officials are continuing to survey the destruction left in two major Myanmar cities and the Thai capital Bangkok, after a powerful earthquake hit the region Friday.
Myanmar, also known as Burma, is in the throes of a prolonged and bloody civil war, which is already responsible for a massive humanitarian crisis.
It sent buildings in many areas toppling to the ground, buckled roads, caused bridges to collapse and burst a dam.
A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off Japan's southern coast on Thursday.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed a 2.9-magnitude earthquake on Friday in Lake Michigan, about 24 miles southeast of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.
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.
Along Japan's coastline, power was gradually being restored after the earthquakes, but water supplies were still short.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 prompted a tsunami warning on New Year's Day.
Video captured as an earthquake hit China's mountainous northwest, killing at least 126 people, shows residents running for their lives as homes crumbled in the dead of winter.
One meteorological office official said he's concerned that a "Hawaiian-style, lava-producing volcanic eruption" could occur in the coming days.
Hundreds of people lined up to donate blood as rescuers kept hunting for people trapped under rubble two days after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit central Morocco.
More than 2,900 people were killed and thousands more injured when the rare, powerful earthquake struck south of Marrakech.
"I have been in earthquakes before. I have witnessed 5 degree earthquakes before, which was nothing compared to this one," said Zuhaili
The 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey on Monday, near its shared border with northern Syria.
Hundreds of worshippers at Islamic Center of Detroit give back to earthquake victims following Friday prayer.
CAIR, the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, is calling on all mosques nationwide to offer prayers and support to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria on Friday.
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.
After receiving a text Tuesday morning, Novi resident Ersagun Atilgan was notified that his cousin and his wife were found dead.
Ersagun Atilgan, 43, of Novi, recalls the moments when he found out his cousins in Turkey were buried in a building collapse following an earthquake.
Frantic search efforts were still underway in both countries, with an untold number of people still trapped in rubble.
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.
Two earthquakes struck Wednesday morning in eastern Tennessee, rattling people awake across several Southeastern states.
As the Trump administration continues to slim down the federal workforce, agencies like the National Weather Service face continuous changes.
The Canton Department of Public Safety said Canton Center Road, south of Joy Road, at Willow Creek is closed in both directions.
Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 23 points, Jalen Duran had 21 points and 18 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons beat the Toronto Raptors 117-105 to wrap up their first playoff berth since 2018-19.
Ben Chiarot and Marco Kasper scored 26 seconds apart in the first period and the Detroit Red Wings held on for a 5-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes.
Former University of Michigan quarterbacks coach Matt Weiss is facing another lawsuit, this time by eleven women who claim Weiss invaded their privacy and obtained intimate photos and videos.
A Michigan couple who was jailed in Mexico returned to the U.S. after spending a month behind bars over a timeshare dispute.
As the Trump administration continues to slim down the federal workforce, agencies like the National Weather Service face continuous changes.
It's Michigan's third measles case of 2025 and Macomb County's first of the year.
The Canton Department of Public Safety said Canton Center Road, south of Joy Road, at Willow Creek is closed in both directions.
The woman is accused of embezzling money and using the man's credit cards and opening a few in his name, the sheriff's office said.
As President Trump's 25% tariff on all imported vehicles kicked in overnight, it's expected that new cars are going to rise in price even more.
Jeep-maker Stellantis is idling production at plants in Canada and Mexico and will temporarily lay off 900 workers in the Midwest.
Investigators have seized more than $600,000 from bank accounts associated with Dinas Kamaitis.
The union said the tariffs could help bring back thousands of more automotive jobs across the U.S.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's role in the White House has sparked protests nationwide, including in Southeast Michigan.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
Audiences at the Detroit Opera House expecting their performance of "Cosi fan tutte" to begin with the overture may be surprised to hear instead a product launch from a tech company CEO.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
Four North American river otter pups have made their debut at Toledo Zoo in northwest Ohio.
As the Trump administration continues to slim down the federal workforce, agencies like the National Weather Service face continuous changes.
Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 23 points, Jalen Duran had 21 points and 18 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons beat the Toronto Raptors 117-105 to wrap up their first playoff berth since 2018-19.
Ben Chiarot and Marco Kasper scored 26 seconds apart in the first period and the Detroit Red Wings held on for a 5-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes.
The Michigan Family Protection Act went into effect on Tuesday, ending the criminalization of surrogacy in the state.
Stocks continued to tumble in the U.S. Friday as financial markets suffered their biggest two-day drop since 2020.
It's Michigan's third measles case of 2025 and Macomb County's first of the year.
It's the ninth case in Michigan in 2025 and Oakland County's first case since 2022.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan will permanently close three health centers and reduce staffing. The three impacted clinics are slated to close at the end of the month.
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 23 points, Jalen Duran had 21 points and 18 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons beat the Toronto Raptors 117-105 to wrap up their first playoff berth since 2018-19.
Ben Chiarot and Marco Kasper scored 26 seconds apart in the first period and the Detroit Red Wings held on for a 5-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes.
Kerry Carpenter hit a pair of solo home runs and the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 7-4 for their 14th win in their last 17 home openers.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2025 home schedule on Friday, April 4, against the Chicago White Sox with a three-game series.
Central Michigan has fired basketball coach Tony Barbee after the Chippewas failed to advance to the Mid-American Conference Tournament for the second time in three years.
A trio of experts talks about consumer needs when it comes to transit, which are evolving.
David Wasserman appears and talks about the two political parties.
It's a conversation about the first weeks of the Trump administration and its impact on Michigan.
Newly elected Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Curtis Hertel Jr. discussed his party and its future on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
A career path tied to EVs and clean energy is opening a little wider for some Metro Detroiters.
As the Trump administration continues to slim down the federal workforce, agencies like the National Weather Service face continuous changes.
Health officials are speaking out after the measles and the mump were detected in Macomb and Oakland counties, respectively.
With Tigers fans still celebrating the Opening Day victory on Friday, many fans also tuned into the Red Wings game at the Little Caesars Arena.
The Michigan Family Protection Act went into effect on Tuesday, ending the criminalization of surrogacy in the state.
Michigan is no stranger to heavy rain and snow. On Thursday, officials in Clinton County blamed last week's severe weather for a road that completely collapsed.