Italy quake damage
Centuries-old buildings that survived the recent series of quakes in Italy finally collapsed Sunday. An historic basilica in Norcia was damaged, displacing the nuns who were there. Seth Doane reports on the damage.
Earthquake
Can Calif. buildings handle quakes?
The centuries-old villages pulverized in the Italy earthquake are far from the Los Angeles skyline -- both in distance and construction style -- but seismologists warn the destruction from a shallow earthquake centered in California would look very similar. Carter Evans reports.
When everything starts to shake
60 Minutes correspondent Bill Whitaker and producer David Schneider, a former and current Californian, respectively, are no strangers to earthquakes
Preview: Earthquake Alley
There has been a high incidence of earthquakes in Oklahoma, where oil and gas production is injecting vast amounts of waste water into the earth. Bill Whitaker takes a closer look in a report that airs on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
Before 2009, Oklahoma averaged two earthquakes a year
Oklahoma is being rattled by an unprecedented surge in earthquakes. The state last year averaged more than two each day at magnitude three or higher. Before 2009, Oklahoma averaged two earthquakes a year. Bill Whitaker joins "CBS This Morning" to preview his report for Sunday's "60 Minutes."
An earthquake measuring 7.8 magnitude rocked Ecuador's central coast late Saturday. At least 77 were killed and hundreds injured outside Quito
An earthquake measuring 7.8 magnitude rocked Ecuador's central coast late Saturday. At least 77 were killed and hundreds injured outside Quito. The Ecuador quake is being described by one expert as 6 times stronger than the back to back earthquakes that hit half a world away in Japan late last week. In Kumamoto, rescue efforts continue following the two quakes that killed at least 41 people and injured more than 1500.
Two earthquakes struck Japan in less than 24 hours, killing dozens, injuring at least 1,500 and leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity and water
Two earthquakes struck Japan in less than 24 hours, killing dozens, injuring at least 1,500 and leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity and water. Charlie D'Agata reports.
For the first time, government scientists are including man-made quakes on its earthquake hazard map
A 4.2-magnitude earthquake rattked nerves in Crescent, Oklahoma Tuesday. There are no reports of damage. The quake hit just hours after the release of a disturbing new government report that shows seismic activity in parts of the country's midsection are now as dangerous as in California and Alaska. For the first time, government scientists are including man-made quakes on its earthquake hazard map. CBS News science and futurist contributor Michio Kaku -- also a physics professor at the City University of New York -- joins “CBS This Morning” to explain the cause and dangers of the growing threat and preventive measures.
CBS News contributor Michio Kaku joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the swarm of earthquakes
Officials in Connecticut are moving to calm residents rattled by a recent surge in seismic activity, with the eastern part of the state being hit by a dozen earthquakes in a week. CBS News contributor and City University of New York physics professor Michio Kaku joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the swarm of earthquakes.
Earthquakes in Oklahoma have skyrocketed. Before 2008, there was one per year. Now, there is about one per day
Earthquakes in Oklahoma have skyrocketed. Before 2008, there was one per year. Now, there is about one per day. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Edmond, Oklahoma.
Trump signs $19.1B disaster bill into law
President Trump signed a long-delayed disaster aid bill into law Thursday, authorizing billions of dollars of assistance to communities in the mainland U.S. and Puerto Rico recovering from devastating storms, floods and wildfires.
California residents on edge after quakes
Two major earthquakes and 3,000 aftershocks have rocked a wide area over the past three days. Is there more seismic activity to come? Carter Evans reports.
Calif. residents rattled by quakes sleep outside
Millions of people in Southern California are on edge and worried about their safety after two large earthquakes and more than 4,000 aftershocks. The powerful, damaging quakes rocked the small desert town of Ridgecrest, 110 miles north of Los Angeles. Some people there are so worried, they refuse to sleep indoors. The second quake, 7.1, was the strongest California has seen in 20 years. Carter Evans reports.
Is California ready for the "big one"?
Scientists are warning people in all of California to be ready when the long-dreaded "big one" strikes. The state is spending more than $16 million to install thousands of quake-detecting sensors across California. David Begnaud reports.
San Andreas Fault not affected by earthquakes
Residents in Southern California are bracing for more possible earthquakes in the wake of last week’s temblors. There have been more than 4,000 aftershocks since last week’s 7.1 and 6.4 magnitude quakes near Ridgecrest. Chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn of New York station WCBS-TV joins “CBS This Morning” to show us what seismologists are learning about these earthquakes, and how they may affect the rest of California.
Earthquakes a warning sign for L.A.
California's governor said last week's earthquakes caused at least $100 million in damage. But scientists warn the quakes are a wake up call to a region that's overdue for the "big one." Carter Evans reports.
WorldView: Albania quake, UN climate warning
Several people are dead after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake in Albania; the UN is lamenting global "procrastination" on climate change. And the koala seen rescued from a raging wildfire has sadly died in Australia. CBS News' Cindy Pom has a roundup of headlines making news around the world.
WorldView: Hong Kong tensions, Albania quake
Rylee Carlson joins CBSN with a roundup of world headlines from London: Hong Kong reopens a major tunnel and clears Polytechnic university following protests; the death toll rises after an earthquake in Albania; and Japanese lawmakers got likes and laughs on social media when they tried out foldable polygon helmets during an earthquake emergency drill.
Map shows increased Bay Area quake risks
The U.S. Geological Survey released a new hazard map which puts areas of the East Bay and San Jose at a higher risk for damage. Tall buildings in areas of the East and South Bay could be hit the hardest. CBS station KPIX's Andrea Nakano reports.
Puerto Rico fires emergency services director
Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced fired the island's emergency management director Saturday, after a video showing aid sitting unused in a warehouse went viral on social media. Some of the aid has allegedly been sitting in the warehouse since Hurricane Maria struck in 2017.
Puerto Rico slowly reopening economy
Puerto Rico is slowly rolling out its plan to reopen the economy after two months of strict lockdowns. Associated Press correspondent Danica Coto joins CBSN to preview what that plan looks like, how the island is struggling to feed children, and if the U.S. will include earthquake recovery funding in its next stimulus package. She also gave an update on the investigation into the homicide of two transgender women in Puerto Rico.
Earthquakes strike near Puerto Rico and the Greek island of Crete
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake hit near southern Puerto Rico and a magnitude 6.0 quake struck on the Mediterranean Sea.
Earth Day 2020: Measuring our seismic impact on the land
With roughly one-third of the world on lockdown, life is quieter these days – aiding scientists who measure earthquakes by eliminating some man-made background noise
At least 8 killed in north Philippines earthquakes
More than 1,000 residents of hard-hit Itbayat island were advised not to return to their homes
Frida the hero rescue dog retires
The 10-year-old yellow Labrador retriever is credited with helping to rescue a dozen people over the course of her career
The night Jeffrey Epstein claimed his cellmate tried to kill him
New internal documents reveal details of an incident that left Jeffrey Epstein injured and on suicide watch days before his death.
Charlie Kirk memorial service honors conservative activist
President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk spoke at Sunday's memorial service for Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA.
Loopholes in hospital charity care programs stick patients with bills
Even if people qualify for financial help with their hospital bills, the care they receive may not be covered.
Genetically engineered mice could curb spread of Lyme disease on Nantucket
Scientists hope genetically modified mice will curb the spread of Lyme disease. They headed to Nantucket — home to a large population of the mice, ticks and deer spreading Lyme — to pitch their idea.
Macron calls Ambassador Kushner's criticism of France "unacceptable" for diplomat
In an interview with CBS News' "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," the French president pushed back on criticism for recognizing a Palestinian state.
Maps show the forecast track of Hurricane Gabrielle
After growing into a hurricane, Gabrielle, the seventh named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, is gaining steam, but is not expected to make landfall.
Zelenskyy seeks "robust action" at U.N. as Putin's war tests NATO borders
Ukraine's leader to push for "robust action" against Russia at U.N. gathering, as America's NATO partners accuse Putin of dangerous incursions, and lies.
Boat destroyed by U.S. held 1,000 kilos of cocaine, Dominican Republic says
Authorities in the Dominican Republic said they have confiscated cocaine transported by a speedboat that was destroyed recently by the U.S. Navy.
1 dead, 2 injured in shooting at New Hampshire country club; suspect arrested
One person is dead and several people were wounded during a shooting Saturday night at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, New Hampshire.