Major earthquake off Japan's north coast prompts tsunami alert
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck off Japan's northern coast, prompting a temporary tsunami alert across the region.
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An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck off Japan's northern coast, prompting a temporary tsunami alert across the region.
Friday's 6.7 magnitude earthquake brought only small waves, but came just days after a larger temblor in the same region that left dozens injured.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the government set up an emergency task force to urgently assess the extent of damage.
A tsunami advisory was also issued for parts of Alaska and the entire West Coast after a powerful earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
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A dog was killed after its owners encountered a mother bear and two cubs while hiking at Lake Oroville State Recreation Area this weekend, officials said on Sunday.
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The Fireworks Supercenter in Roseville had a line of more than a hundred people waiting to make their purchase when sales began at noon.
A dog was killed after its owners encountered a mother bear and two cubs while hiking at Lake Oroville State Recreation Area this weekend, officials said on Sunday.
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Let the games begin. The debut of the X Games in Sacramento is on Friday at Cal Expo.
Josh Lowe's first career grand slam was all the offense the Los Angeles Angels needed in a 4-1 victory over the Athletics.
Let the games begin. The debut of the X Games in Sacramento is on Friday at Cal Expo.
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The California Highway Patrol said alcohol may have been a factor in a deadly crash that injured several people on Saturday night.
An infant was among the victims.