Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll tops 12,000
Rescuers desperately searching for survivors under rubble faced the grim challenges of stretched resources and winter conditions.
Watch CBS News
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.
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake north of Anchorage, Alaska on Friday morning caused extensive damage to buildings and roads, sent residents scurrying for cover.
The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting a 3.6-magnitude earthquake hit around 8:02 p.m and the tremors were felt in the Detroit area and as far as Lansing.
The epicenter was found near the town of Santiago Ixtayutla, close to the Pacific Ocean but tremors were felt in Mexico City more than 400 miles away.
Four Michigan State University students who are studying in Ecuador are said to be okay, following a massive earthquake in that country.
"...All of a sudden it sounded like a train that was like 50 feet from our doorstep."
Authorities say there have been a lot of cracked walls in homes and businesses.
Pastor Michael Taylor told the crowd to just "act natural" and "play it off" before returning to his plea for Nepal.
It's one of the strongest earthquakes ever experienced in Michigan.
"Our staff over there have changed from leading comfortable trekking tours to serving as emergency aid workers..."
Robert Reedy was supposed to fly home to Colorado out of Nepal the day after the earthquake that devastated the country Saturday.
Detroit to Nepal was already working on previous damage when the earthquake hit.
More than a dozen areas in the United States have been shaken in recent years by small earthquakes triggered by oil and gas drilling, a government report released Thursday found.
About 5,500 more people could survive a major tsunami hitting the U.S. if they just walk a little faster to higher ground after roads are knocked out, a new study shows.
The jumps, stomps and roars of fans cheering on the Seattle Seahawks have been known to shake the ground around CenturyLink Field.
She has made contact with her brother, and while he is alright, his wife, and his 3-year-old daughter are missing.
Reports of two earthquakes Friday morning near the Ontario-Quebec border in Canada were felt by some in Southeast Michigan.
A moderate quake was recorded about 14 miles southwest of La Quinta and 16 miles south-southwest of Palm Springs.
The lawsuit claims Albom broke terms of an agreement about running the orphanage after the devastating January 2010 earthquake.
One man died as the result of a head-on traffic collision Sunday in Washtenaw County, the Michigan State Police reported.
A house fire in Jackson resulted in two young children killed and two adults injured, firefighters say.
Additional road and lane closures begin Tuesday in Novi, while upgrades continue to a major water main that failed last year.
Gas prices in Michigan are down 7 cents per gallon this week, AAA-The Auto Club Group reports.
"Black carbon," or soot, that spews from ships and makes the Artic Ocean ice melt even faster is an increasing concern in a region beset with many other issues.
Police and loved ones are looking for a 25-year-old Wyandotte, Michigan, man who family says was declared missing on Friday.
One man died as the result of a head-on traffic collision Sunday in Washtenaw County, the Michigan State Police reported.
Police in Detroit are investigating after they say a woman was found dead on a street on the city's north side Sunday evening.
A house fire in Jackson resulted in two young children killed and two adults injured, firefighters say.
More than a dozen passionate Washington Township residents stood on a bridge near 26 Mile Road to raise awareness about a proposed data center on Sunday.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over reforming the nation's immigration enforcement operation as a deadline to reach a resolution and fund the Department of Homeland Security approaches.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, is in stable condition after her crash.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The agriculture specialists at U.S. Customs and Border Protection have an important role ahead of Valentine's Day: checking more than 100,000 tons of imported flowers to make sure that no pests have stowed away among the blooms. CBS News has this report.
The Oscar Mayer Weinermobile is on tour, and visiting Detroit.
Tyler Bojanowski, of Wyandotte, Michigan, is missing. His family relates some of the clues they've learned about where he was seen and when.
25-year-old Tyler Bojanowski, of Wyandotte, Michigan, remains missing. His family is looking for him.
Looking at a quiet start to the week with Partly sunny skies today, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -5. East southeast wind around 6 mph. There will be a chance for light freezing rain and sleet tonight, mainly north of the Interstate 69 corridor. Temperatures will warm to near 40 Tuesday, then colder temperatures and dry weather will prevail through the end of the week.