Powerful earthquake rocks Philippines, killing at least 5
"It was the most powerful quake I've felt and I thought the ground would open up," one officer said.
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Japan moves toward releasing Fukushima nuke plant wastewater into sea
The plan to filter and dilute millions of tons of water from the plant crippled by the 2011 quake and tsunami and pipe it out to sea has drawn both foreign and domestic opposition.
Seattle earthquake could trigger massive tsunami, report finds
"The impacts could be massive," one state official said.
Afghanistan death toll rises
The death toll from Afghanistan's worst earthquake in decades rose sharply overnight. Local officials say more than 1,100 people have died. Five people were killed by tremors this morning. Secundor Kermani from our partners at the BBC is near the quake zone.
Deadly aftershock hits Afghanistan 2 days after devastating quake
Authorities said the death toll from the major temblor -- the nation's deadliest in two decades -- reached 1,150 -- the poverty-gripped nation's deadliest temblor in two decades.
Taliban asks for aid after Afghan earthquake
The Taliban is asking for international aid after a devastating earthquake in Afghanistan killed at least 1,000 people. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata explains how this disaster is adding to an already extensive humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.
Grim recovery work after Afghan quake hits nation "already on the brink"
The earthquake killed more than 1,000 people and left many homeless in one of the poorest parts of one of the poorest countries on the planet.
Taliban appeal for aid after deadly quake
The Taliban have appealed for international support following the country's most deadly earthquake in two decades As Charlie D'Agata reports, the country is already in the midst of a humanitarian crisis.
Afghanistan earthquake kills more than 1,000 people
Rescue efforts are underway after a powerful 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck in Afghanistan. More than 1,000 people are dead and hundreds more are injured. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Deadly earthquake strikes Afghanistan
A powerful earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday, killing almost 1,000 people, according to the country's ruling Taliban regime. Holly Williams has more.
Powerful earthquake kills more than 1,000 people in Afghanistan
Almost 1,000 people reportedly killed in Afghanistan's earthquake-prone eastern mountains as temblor strikes in the middle of the night, with people asleep in their homes.
San Francisco Bay Area jolted by earthquake; no damage reported
The area is about 30 miles northeast of downtown San Francisco.
Magnitude 4.2 earthquake strikes near Yellowstone
There were no reports of damage or injuries.
7.3 magnitude earthquake hits coast of Japan
A powerful earthquake rattled Japan's northeast coast. At least one person was killed and dozens were injured.
Deadly quake off Japan's Fukushima coast knocks out power to millions
The 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the region devastated by the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster.
Robots to the rescue after nuclear disaster
More than 10 years after a powerful earthquake and tsunami caused a massive nuclear meltdown in the Daiichi Power Plant, Lesley Stahl reports on the unprecedented cleanup effort.
Earthquake destroys homes
A magnitude 6 earthquake struck Italy and destroyed homes across various towns. In Amatrice, Italy, residents assess the damage to their homes.
Crews search for survivors
Rescue crews sift through the rubble in a search for survivors in the aftermath of an earthquake that rocked Italy.
Italy earthquake aftermath
Buildings lay in rubble in Amatrice, Italy, after an earthquake struck the town.
Aftermath of earthquake
Italian residents sift through the rubble after their town was struck by a magnitude 6 earthquake.
Rescue crews in Italy
Rescue crews assist survivors of an earthquake that struck Italy.
Rescue crews survey damage
Rescue crews survey the damage done by a magnitude 6 earthquake that struck the town of Amatrice, Italy.
Earthquake simulator tests put Calif. buildings to the test
For the first time, researchers and engineers in California tested how everything from elevators to operating rooms hold up during a major earthquake. Ben Tracy reports on the state of the art technology used to prevent against catastrophic damage.
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Judge says part of Trump search affidavit could "presumptively be unsealed"
Prosecutors revealed the investigation into Trump's handling of classified documents is "in its very early stages."
Former Trump Org. exec pleads guilty to fraud, agrees to testify against company
Weisselberg admitted to receiving more than $1.7 million in off-the-books perks and compensation from the Trump Organization.
Three inmates indicted in prison killing of Whitey Bulger
Fotios "Freddy" Geas, 55, Paul "Pauly," J. DeCologero, 48 and Sean McKinnon, 36, were charged with conspiracy to commit first degree murder.
DeSantis' election police force announces arrests of 20 for voter fraud
The voters had been convicted for murder or sexual assault, and do not have their voting rights restored, according to Florida law.
Bruce Reinhart unsealed: The magistrate at the center of DOJ's Trump probe
His friends say he remains unfazed by the political vortex swirling around him and the threats he's facing since he approved the FBI's warrant to search Mar-a-Lago last week.
"Cannibal" solar ejection expected to hit Earth this week
The storm could hit as soon as Thursday, NOAA said.
U.S. monkeypox cases pass 14,000-mark as Biden promises more vaccine doses
Cases are up over 30% from just a week ago.
Several killed after two planes crash in midair while trying to land
Three people total were aboard the planes when they collided.
NBC News' Richard Engel announces death of 6-year-old son
Richard Engel and his wife had been open about their 6-year-old's battle with a rare genetic condition.
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Mom dies after she was struck by lightning in Florida
Her child was also hospitalized because of the strike, but the child's current condition is not clear.
Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs
Apple said the vulnerability would allow a hacker to impersonate a device's owner and subsequently run any software in their name.
Several killed after two planes crash in midair while trying to land
Three people total were aboard the planes when they collided.
Bidding wars send rent prices soaring as home sales decline
"I'd never have expected that there'd be a bidding war for a 12-month lease."
U.S. monkeypox cases pass 14,000-mark as Biden promises more vaccine doses
Cases are up over 30% from just a week ago.
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Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs
Apple said the vulnerability would allow a hacker to impersonate a device's owner and subsequently run any software in their name.
Bidding wars send rent prices soaring as home sales decline
"I'd never have expected that there'd be a bidding war for a 12-month lease."
Black farmers say Inflation Reduction Act reneges on promises
"This is just like the 40 acres and a mule," one farmer said. "You get promises, but you never actually get it."
Apple to release iPhone 14 on September 7: Bloomberg
New device expected to have a better camera and longer battery life, while top-of-the-line Pro may have A16 chip.
Smith & Wesson CEO blames politicians, media for gun violence
After declining to appear before Congress, chief executive says weapons maker "will never back down" in firearms debate.
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DeSantis' election police force announces arrests of 20 for voter fraud
The voters had been convicted for murder or sexual assault, and do not have their voting rights restored, according to Florida law.
Alabama GOP group apologizes after posting KKK imagery on its Facebook page
The Lawrence County Republican Party Facebook page has since been deleted.
Bruce Reinhart unsealed: The magistrate at the center of DOJ's Trump probe
His friends say he remains unfazed by the political vortex swirling around him and the threats he's facing since he approved the FBI's warrant to search Mar-a-Lago last week.
Black farmers say Inflation Reduction Act reneges on promises
"This is just like the 40 acres and a mule," one farmer said. "You get promises, but you never actually get it."
Top U.S. border official acknowledges "human cost" of Title 42 migrant policy
CBP Commissioner Chris Magnus told CBS News the Trump-era border policy is also fueling repeat crossings by migrants, exacerbating operational challenges.
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Rheumatoid arthritis isn't your grandmother's arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis can affect people at any age, but it's still mischaracterized as an "older person's" disease.
U.S. monkeypox cases pass 14,000-mark as Biden promises more vaccine doses
Cases are up over 30% from just a week ago.
Brain-eating amoeba suspected in child's death
Health officials in Nebraska say a child likely died from a brain-eating amoeba. The child may have been infected while swimming in the Elkhorn River near Omaha.
Biden promises 1.8M more monkeypox vaccine doses
The White House says an additional 1.8 million doses of the monkeypox vaccine will be available starting Monday as the U.S. passed 13,000 cases. Tanya Rivero has the latest.
Nebraska child dies of suspected brain-eating amoeba infection
The organism enters the body through the nose and reaches the brain, typically when swimming or diving in some freshwater sources.
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Taking a ride in one of China's fast-growing fleet of robotaxis
Tech giant Baidu has human-monitored self-driving test cars rolling around in 10 cities, and it just got clearance to use some without any human oversight.
Stars Coffee: Starbucks successor opening in Russia
The menu, judging by the company app introduced a day before the store's formal opening Friday, would look familiar to any Starbucks customer.
CBS News reporter on his journey from Afghanistan to the United States
CBS News tech and politics reporter Musadiq Bidar reflects on his own experiences as a refugee, and what it means to be Afghan-American.
Scientists hope to revive Tasmanian tiger from extinction
The team plans to take stem cells from a living marsupial species with similar DNA, and turn them into "thylacine" cells to "bring back" the extinct species – or a very close approximation of it – using gene-editing technology.
Some Afghan girls manage to keep learning, but few see a bright future
Taliban tells CBS News its ban on older girls' education is "temporary," but even girls who've managed to quietly keep learning have little hope.
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Anne Heche's death after fiery car crash was accidental, coroner rules
A preliminary report said the actor died from inhalation injury and burns.
Solange Knowles is second Black woman to have score commissioned by N.Y.C. Ballet
Knowles is the third woman, and just the second Black woman, to have a score commissioned by the ballet.
Wingstop owned by rapper Rick Ross fined for labor violations
"Taking accountability is big when you're the biggest," musician tells his followers on social media.
Artists trying to stop Mariah Carey's trademark of "Queen of Christmas"
Darlene Love says she was dubbed the "Queen of Christmas" 29 years ago. Another artist went so far as to take legal action against the trademark.
Michael Bublé on the greatest record of his life
Canadian singer-songwriter Michael Bublé joined "CBS Mornings" to discuss his music career, family and tour.
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How roundabouts improve traffic safety
An Indiana city thinks it's found a solution to a number of traffic woes. Kris Van Cleave takes a look at how Carmel, Indiana, is implementing hundreds of roundabouts.
Taking a ride in one of China's fast-growing fleet of robotaxis
Tech giant Baidu has human-monitored self-driving test cars rolling around in 10 cities, and it just got clearance to use some without any human oversight.
Apple to release iPhone 14 on September 7: Bloomberg
New device expected to have a better camera and longer battery life, while top-of-the-line Pro may have A16 chip.
Google workers demand abortion protections, data privacy
Employees want parent company Alphabet to strengthen privacy for Google users searching for abortion information.
Popular TikTokers are calling out Amazon's labor practices
Dozens of creators on the video platform want their peers to blacklist the retail giant over its labor practices.
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How roundabouts improve traffic safety
An Indiana city thinks it's found a solution to a number of traffic woes. Kris Van Cleave takes a look at how Carmel, Indiana, is implementing hundreds of roundabouts.
Nebraska child dies of suspected brain-eating amoeba infection
The organism enters the body through the nose and reaches the brain, typically when swimming or diving in some freshwater sources.
China hit with deadly floods and crippling drought all at once
As flash floods leave more than 30 people dead or missing in Qinghai province, heat and drought force car plants to close in Shanghai.
Colorado River allocation cut due to drought
The megadrought in the western U.S. has caused a severe water shortage in the Colorado River. Arizona and Nevada have been issued restrictions on their water usage. The Arizona Republic's Debra Utacia Krol joins CBS News with more on the extreme conditions.
Mystery toxin suspected in huge fish die-off in major European river
"Everything points to a manmade catastrophe," one environmental expert tells CBS News, as 100 tons of dead fish are removed from the Oder River.
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Three inmates indicted in prison killing of Whitey Bulger
Fotios "Freddy" Geas, 55, Paul "Pauly," J. DeCologero, 48 and Sean McKinnon, 36, were charged with conspiracy to commit first degree murder.
Witness in R. Kelly case gives testimony of frequent underage sex with singer
A woman testified Thursday that the R&B singer had sex with her "hundreds" of times before she turned 18 years old.
Former Trump Org. executive pleads guilty
Allen Weisselberg, the longtime chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, pleaded guilty to 15 felony fraud counts in a New York City courtroom Thursday. He was sentenced to 5 months in jail and must repay nearly $2 million and testify in the company's upcoming trial. CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green talk with CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe about the breaking news.
Former Trump Org. exec pleads guilty to fraud, agrees to testify against company
Weisselberg's deal with prosecutors calls for a sentence of five months in New York's Rikers Island jail, followed by five years' probation.
Judge denies bail for Salman Rushdie's attacker, bars interviews
The 24-year-old New Jersey man appeared on the charges in a western New York courtroom.
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NASA astronaut Nicole Aunapu Mann will make history in space
Astronaut Nicole Aunapu Mann will serve as mission commander and make history as the first Native American woman in space this fall.
"Cannibal" solar ejection expected to hit Earth this week
The storm could hit as soon as Thursday, NOAA said.
NASA rmoves SLS moon rocket rollout back to launch pad
The maiden flight of the SLS moon rocket is intended to clear the way for the Artemis program's first piloted flight in 2024.
Space mission shows Earth's water may be from asteroids, study says
The Ryugu samples could give clues to the mystery of how oceans appeared on Earth billions of years ago, scientists said.
Meteor's loud boom rattles skies over Salt Lake City and beyond
Even Utah's governor, out for a run, heard the boom, which was caused by what the National Weather Service said was a meteor.
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Rare photos from the 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping
A look inside the truck trailer where 26 abducted school children and their bus driver were buried alive -- and later escaped.
Taliban marks "Victory Day" a year after Afghan takeover
While many Afghans have little to celebrate, the country's Taliban rulers were happy to show off their control of Kabul's streets.
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Timeline: The Jonelle Matthews case
Inside the case against Steven Pankey, a former political candidate who was tried for the kidnapping and murder of a Colorado 12-year-old.
The 50 most expensive colleges in America, ranked
These colleges come with a hefty price tag
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Watson gets 11-game suspension, $5 million fine
The NFL and the players union reached an agreement Thursday on an 11-game suspension for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson following sexual misconduct accusations by two dozen women. Watson will also pay a $5 million fine. Bryant McFadden, a football analyst for CBS Sports, joined Jamie Yuccas to discuss.
Parts of Mar-a-Lago search affidavit could be unsealed
A federal judge said he will consider unsealing parts of the Mar-a-Lago search affidavit. The Justice Department has one week to provide a redacted version of the document which authorized the FBI search of former President Trump's Florida estate. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.
“Stars Coffee” replaces Starbucks in Russia
People in Russia were disappointed when Starbucks closed its coffee shops due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Now, a nearly identical operation, “Stars Coffee,” is opening in its place.
CBP chief Chris Magnus on issues with Title 42
Chris Magnus, U.S. Customs and Border Protection commissioner, spoke exclusively with CBS News about Title 42, a Trump-era immigration policy. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explained the humanitarian and operational problems highlighted in the conversation.
Several killed in midair plane crash
Multiple people were killed when two small planes that were attempting to land at a California airport collided in midair.