Disaster
Guests Reveal Worst Weddings They've Been To, From Punch-Ups to the Buffet
"I went to a colleague's wedding where one of the other guests wore a white lace midi dress," one commenter revealed, adding that the bride and her mother were none too pleased.
New Orleans Testing Program to Train Workers to Clean Up After Disasters
"The resilience workforce is largely a low-wage workforce. It's largely unrecognized and largely unprotected," said Saket Soni, the group's executive director.
Disaster Preparedness Starts With an Investment in Public Interest Law
This National Preparedness Month, I'm calling on the legal community to come together to deepen investments and facilitate sustained support for public interest law—so that we can make equal justice a reality for all.
Woman 'Ran for Her Life' as Crane Smashed Through Her House
The crane was installing a pool in the back yard when it toppled over, and crashed through the roof.
Devin Nunes Blames Ex-Gov. Schwarzenegger for GOP's 'Demise' in California
The GOP California congressman responded to Schwarzenegger telling COVID-19 vaccination critics last week, "screw your freedom."
At Least 700 Killed After 7.2-Magnitude Quake Hits Haiti
The country's prime minister, Ariel Henry, declared a one-month state of emergency as some towns were almost completely razed by the damage.
Family of Missing Surfside Resident Hope She Isn't Forgotten as Crews Leave
"As we enter month two alone, without any other families, we feel helpless," the missing victim's brother told the Associated Press on Friday.
Videos Show Water Submerged Cars, Subway Stations in Central China
After a weekend of unusually heavy rainfall, the banks of major rivers overflowed and caused severe flooding across China's Henan province on Tuesday.
China, After Mocking Surfside Rescue, Hit by Hotel Collapse Disaster
Chinese diplomats may have added extra scrutiny to the urgent rescue work in eastern China after ridiculing U.S. efforts in Florida less than a week ago.
9 Missing in China Hotel Collapse, Official Says Rescue 'Very Difficult'
Authorities in eastern China said on Tuesday that eight people had died as search-and-rescue efforts continue.
Surfside Families, Officials Debate What to Do With Building Site
"It's obvious that this has become much more than a collapsed building site," Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett said. "It has become a holy site."
Surfside Crews Release Rescue Dogs From Search as Recovery Mission Begins
"Our sole responsibility at this point is to bring closure," Miami-Dade Assistant Fire Chief Raide Jadallah said as relatives cried in the background.
Surfside Rescuers Not Finding Signs of Life in Rubble as Search Continues
The death toll climbed to 32 as first responders searched the condo's wreckage for a 13th day, hindered by wind and rain as Tropical Storm Elsa touched down.
Royal Caribbean Brings Cruise Ship to House 600 Surfside First Responders
"Providing [search and rescue teams] shelter is a small way to show our support," said Richard Fain, Royal Caribbean's chairman and CEO
Three Additional Victims Identified In Surfside Building Collapse
Authorities on Monday publicly identified the remains of three victims recovered from the rubble of the Surfside, Florida building collapse.
Top Official of Chinese County Found Dead Amid Probe Into Ultramarathon
Twenty-one runners died in a tragedy that struck China during an ultramarathon, and 27 officials were given punishments and demotions for their lack of organizational response. One official was found dead days before receiving his own criminal punishment.
Environmentalists Sue Sri Lanka After Sinkage of Ship Loaded With Acid
The Centre for Environmental Justice called the chemical spill from the accident "the worst marine disaster" in the country's history.
Cargo Ship Carrying 25 Tons of Acid Sinks in Sri Lankan Marine Disaster
"The ship has dealt a death blow to our lives. We can't go into the sea, which means we can't make a living," Joshua Anthony, head of a region fishing union.
Stampede at Israel's Mt. Meron Leaves 40 Dead During Religious Festival
At least 40 people were killed in a stampede near Israel's Mount Meron while a large group of mostly ultra-Orthodox Jews were celebrating the religious festival Lag BaOmer.
California Wildfire Map, Updates on Azusa Fire, Lake Fire, Apple Fire
Details on the active wildfires in the state right now, where to avoid, GPS locations, and evacuation information.
Mosier Wildfire Map, Update as Residents Evacuate Columbia River Gorge
Fire is threatening 300 homes near Mosier, Gov. Brown has actioned the Emergency Conflagration Act to deal with the 500 acre blaze
Lake Hughes Fire Map, Update As 10,000-Acre Blaze Burns in California
The City Of Los Angeles Fire Department said the fire was zero percent contained as of 9 p.m. local time.
Lake Hughes Fire 'Tornado' Videos Shows Whirlwind Tearing Through Calif.
The fire is tearing through 10,000 acres in Los Angeles County, with zero acres contained as of Wednesday evening.
Remembering America's Worst Naval Disaster
Looking back on the anniversary of a terrible event.
Michigan Republicans File Second Lawsuit in Three Days Against Governor
"The Michigan GOP is wasting the court's time and the taxpayer's dime," said MDP chair Lavora Barnes in a Wednesday statement.
Locust Swarms as Big as Cities are Causing a Crisis in Africa
One swarm recorded was 37 miles long and 25 miles wide.
Photos of Grieving Koala Highlights Devastation Caused by Australian Fires
Photos of an injured koala sitting next to a dead koala emerged on Wednesday as relief workers attempt to rescue surviving wildlife on Kangaroo Island, Australia.
Wildlife Is Thriving at Fukushima Almost a Decade After Nuclear Disaster
Almost a decade after the nuclear disaster, wildlife photos show the site is becoming a hotbed of local wildlife.
600-Gallon Oil Spill in Galapagos Islands, State of Emergency Declared
A clean-up mission is in full swing after an accident caused a container to crash down onto a barge containing diesel fuel, destabilizing the vessel and causing it to sink.
China Threatens 'Profound Disaster' for Taiwan After Independence Comments
Beijing considers the island nation to be a part of China and has long vowed to bring it under the control of the Communist Party.