Powerful typhoon barrels over remote U.S. islands in Pacific: "Hitting us hard"

Typhoon Sinlaku came ashore on a chain of remote U.S. island territories in the Western Pacific, which includes Guam, on Tuesday. It was a super typhoon at the time.

• Apr 15

Typhoon Sinlaku pummels Pacific islands

Typhoon Sinlaku moved through the Pacific Ocean near the Mariana Islands on Tuesday and into Wednesday, bringing flooding and "extremely dangerous hurricane winds," according to the National Weather Service. These videos show the conditions on the ground.

• Apr 15
• 14:12

U.S. territories brace for powerful super typhoon in western Pacific

Super Typhoon Sinlaku is expected to cross the island chain that includes Guam in the western Pacific Ocean with winds of up to 175 mph.

• Apr 13

Multiple U.S. B-2 bombers head to Guam

Multiple U.S. Air Force B-2 bombers headed across the Pacific to Guam amid rising tensions in the Middle East. President Trump said Thursday he will make a decision on whether to strike Iran within the next two weeks. Natalie Brand has the latest.

• Jun 21, 2025
• 1:50

Guam veterans group worried Trump's VA cuts will upend care

A gathering of veterans in Guam serves as their therapy for both the physical and psychological wounds sustained in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan.

• Jun 2, 2025

U.S. veterans in Guam struggle to find help

Many of the approximately 16 million veterans living in the United States rely on help from the Department of Veterans Affairs. But for those living in one of the most remote parts of the nation, that aid can be hard to come by.

• May 24, 2025
• 5:32

Guam veterans worried VA cuts will upend care

About 14% of the population of Guam are veterans. For them, Adam Yamaguchi reports, getting the health care they need can be a challenge.

• Apr 11, 2025
• 3:24

"HELP" sign on tiny island leads to rescue of 3 stranded mariners

Three mariners were rescued after they spelled out "HELP" with palm leaves on the beach. It marks the second time in four years that castaways were found on the same island.

• Apr 11, 2024

Navy sends aid after typhoon hits Guam

The Navy sent the U.S.S. Nimitz aircraft carrier to Guam on Wednesday to assist in the aftermath of a Category 4 super typhoon.

• May 24, 2023
• 0:24

Super Typhoon Mawar slams Guam as Category 4 storm

Officials urged residents of the island to stay indoors and away from windows as Mawar brought powerful wind, rain and storm surges to the area.

• May 24, 2023

Where can you travel without a passport? Options for travelers amid backlog

Passport applications are backed up and delayed ​— and, as a result, many travelers are searching for places to travel without a passport. Here's your guide to where you can visit while you wait.

• Apr 15, 2023

North Korea test launches powerful missile

North Korea fired a powerful missile Sunday, putting U.S. military bases in Guam in range. It's the latest in a string of test launches this month. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports.

• Jan 31, 2022
• 1:45

North Korea claims test of missile capable of hitting U.S. territory

Analysts say the 7th round of test launches this month alone could be a prelude to Pyongyang resuming tests of nuclear weapons or missiles that can reach the U.S. mainland.

• Jan 31, 2022

"We will kill you": Afghan interpreters face threats, hope for help

The U.S. government is trying to figure out how to get as many as 70,000 Afghans out of their country, before they're " slaughtered by the Taliban."

• Jun 30, 2021

Guam becomes hotspot for vaccine tourism

From the Maldives to Moscow and the microstate of San Marino, vaccine tourism is taking off around the world. But it's not without detractors. Lucy Craft takes a look at vaccine tourism from the American island of Guam.

• Jun 12, 2021
• 3:03

Guam launches "vaccine tourism packages"

Officials in Guam have noticed a steady stream of Americans living in Asian countries with slow vaccine rollouts flying in to get their shots. The territory is banking on vaccine tourism to bring their tourism industry back online. Lucy Craft has more.

• Jun 6, 2021
• 2:29

Guam offering "vaccine tourism" packages to help economy

Home to two U.S. military bases, the 200 square-mile Micronesian island relies on tourism for one-third of its jobs.

• Jun 6, 2021

N. Korea fires longest missile yet

North Korea faces a new round of outrage after launching a missile test that traveled far enough to reach Guam. Analysts say it was North Korea's longest missile flight to date -- flying for 19 minutes over the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido before falling into the Pacific Ocean. Ben Tracy reports.

• Sep 15, 2017
• 2:58

North Korea analysis

North Korea claims to have tested a hydrogen bomb, and President Trump is weighing military options against the rogue regime. CBS News Radio military analyst Mike Lyons breaks down the latest provocations and the U.S. response.

• Sep 4, 2017
• 5:20

N Korea "Begging for war"

In an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council, U.S. ambassador Nikki Haley said North Korean leader is "begging for war" with his string of provocative actions.

• Sep 4, 2017
• 4:42

N. Korea says it tested H-bomb

The Trump administration is warning North Korea of a "massive military response" to any threat as the North keeps moving toward a nuclear weapon capable of reaching the U.S. Major Garrett reports.

• Sep 4, 2017
• 2:21

S. Korea simulates attack on NK

South Korea's Defense Ministry says it is seeing signs that North Korea may be preparing for another missile launch. Despite all the rhetoric between North Korea and the U.S., it is still South Korea that faces the most dangerous and direct threat from the North's weapons. Ben Tracy reports.

• Sep 4, 2017
• 2:44

N. Korea backs down

North Korean state-run media reports leader Kim Jong Un was apparently presented with the plans to launch four ballistic missiles toward the island of Guam, but he decided to hold off for now. South Korea's president also weighed in on the threat on Tuesday. Ben Tracy reports.

• Aug 15, 2017
• 1:30

Guam radio alert

A Guam homeland security adviser urged residents and visitors to remain calm after a radio station accidentally aired an emergency alert. CBSN's Stephanie Sy reports.

• Aug 15, 2017
• 0:47

North Korea backs down

North Korea appears to be stepping down from its threats to attack Guam. North Korea state media reports say that Kim Jong Un has opted "not to fire missiles at this time." Anthony Ruggiero, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins CBSN with more.

• Aug 15, 2017
• 5:51

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