Thousands waiting for help as Indonesia earthquake death toll nears 70
Thousands of people are still waiting for aid on Indonesia's Flores island days after a powerful earthquake killed at least 68 people.
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Nearly 1,000 aftershocks followed Indonesia earthquake that killed at least 53
With magnitudes of 7.7 and 6.4, two earthquakes struck different parts of Indonesia on the same day. Authorities have since recorded at least 995 aftershocks.
Watch: Powerful earthquake rocks Indonesia
At least 47 people died Saturday after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, with authorities warning the death toll is likely to rise. Videos captured the devastating shocks and aftermath.
Powerful earthquake devastates Indonesia
At least 47 people are dead and dozens injured after a 7.7-magnitude quake struck off eastern Indonesia on Saturday. A 6.4-magnitude tremor later hit Sumatra, and authorities warn the death toll could rise.
Colombian president says he asked Trump to suspend tariffs after earthquake
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They've survived 2 major earthquakes in Colombia and know what comes next
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Search for survivors of Colombia earthquake enters "final phase"
Rescuers in Colombia were making last-ditch efforts to locate earthquake survivors early Thursday as the critical 72-hour window for rescue operations neared its end.
Latest updates on Colombia earthquake efforts
Rescue and relief efforts are underway in Colombia in the aftermath of a horrific 7.4-magnitude earthquake. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports from Pereira, Colombia.
Colombia earthquake death toll rises as frantic search for survivors continues
The devastation has tested Colombia's new president and his government as it scrambles to respond to the disaster and civil society as it pushes to provide aid to the most affected communities.
Moment of hope in after Colombia earthquake
48 hours after the devastating earthquake in Colombia, its president said the death toll jumped to 181 people, and thousands were still reported missing. Lilia Luciano reports on a rescue effort in a hard-hit city.
Aid worker describes situation in Colombia
Diana Gutiérrez de Piñeres Botero, Americares Colombia country director, joins CBS News from Bogotá, Colombia, to discuss the situation on the ground there after Tuesday's massive earthquake.
World Central Kitchen feeds Colombia
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Baby rescued from earthquake rubble in Colombia as death toll rises
Footage shared on social media shows a baby being rescued from the bloody arms of a man trapped underneath a destroyed building in Cali after a powerful earthquake struck Colombia.
Rescue efforts in aftermath of Colombia quake
Rescue workers are racing against the clock to free trapped survivors of the Colombia earthquake. Some success stories are emerging. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more on the efforts.
Rescuers race to find Colombia earthquake survivors as death toll rises
Over 1,100 homes were destroyed when Colombia was struck by its strongest earthquake on record.
Race against time after Colombia earthquake
The worst earthquake on record hit Colombia on Monday, measuring a magnitude of 7.4. Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, said at least 181 people are dead, with hundreds more missing. Lilia Luciano reports from Colombia.
How Colombia's location impacted earthquake
The powerful earthquake that hit Colombia on Monday slammed the country because of its location near the "Ring of Fire" area. Eric Beaucé, a research scientist at Columbia Climate School, has more.
Rescuers search for earthquake survivors
Emergency crews in Colombia are desperately searching for survivors of Monday's powerful earthquake, which hit the country about 250 miles west of Bogotá. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Desperate search for Colombia quake survivors
The powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake that hit Colombia was the strongest recorded in the last century, local officials said. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more on the urgent search for those who may be trapped under rubble.
Colombia earthquake rescues underway
Emergency crews are picking through piles of rubble in hopes of helping trapped survivors after a powerful earthquake shook Colombia, causing buildings to crumble and collapse. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.
7.4 earthquake strikes western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
The 7.4 magnitude earthquake's epicenter was in San José del Palmar, about 250 miles west of Colombia's capital, Bogota, officials said.
7.4 magnitude earthquake rocks Colombia
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake toppled dozens of buildings in western Colombia on Monday. President Abelardo de la Espriella said over 100 people were killed, and many others are missing in the rubble. Lilia Luciano is tracking the latest developments.
Search for survivors after Colombia earthquake
More than 100 people are dead and many more are missing after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia Monday morning. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
More than 100 killed in Colombian earthquake
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia about 250 miles west of Bogotá on Monday. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
Videos show catastrophic Colombia earthquake
Videos are emerging of the powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake that shook parts of Colombia, damaging airports in Manizales, Armenia, Cartago, Pereira, and Buenaventura, and toppling buildings across the coffee region. The death toll continues to rise as emergency responders begin digging through the rubble.
North Korea launches missiles as Trump seeks to rekindle nuclear talks
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U.S. designates American citizen held by China as wrongfully detained
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Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to U.K.
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Pentagon officials considering firing Stars and Stripes publisher, sources say
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FBI seizes Swalwell's devices, executes warrants in sexual misconduct probe
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DNC narrows 2028 convention finalists to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia
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Member of online extremist network "764" gets record 77 years in prison
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Walmart says it is using $2.9 billion in tariff refunds to lower prices
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FBI seizes Swalwell's devices, executes warrants in sexual misconduct probe
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Melanoma vaccine shows promising results
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Fishermen missing for 5 days found alive floating on cooler in Pacific
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American student says she was raped in Vietnam, pressured to drop case
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Famed century-old ship "Sava's Titanic" emerges amid drought in Europe
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Iran dismisses Trump's "economic D-Day" threat as more "failed policies"
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North Korea launches missiles as Trump seeks to rekindle nuclear talks
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Isla Fisher talks "Spa Weekend"
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Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies at age 77
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Panettiere was with on-and-off boyfriend when she died, police report says
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Madonna leads 2026 MTV VMAs with 11 nominations
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Book publishers forced to navigate AI
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Data on how people are using AI chatbots
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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AI "nudify" apps pose risk to students
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A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
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A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
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Europe sees total solar eclipse
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Astronomy professor on how eclipses work
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AI "nudify" apps pose risk to students
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Member of online extremist network "764" gets record 77 years in prison
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American student says she was raped in Vietnam, pressured to drop case
An American student says she was raped during a group holiday in Vietnam, then pressured to drop the case against a wealthy suspect.
Woman missing after husband found dead
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