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.
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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.
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.
Two earthquakes shake Calif.
Two earthquakes rocked Northern California just hours apart on Tuesday night. The first hit Santa Clara County and was measured as a 3.1 magnitude. Soon after, a 3.9 magnitude quake hit just east of San Jose. No injuries were reported.
Calif. prepares for next quake
Scientists have discovered that two fault lines link together north of San Francisco, creating a new risk for the nearly seven million people living in the Bay Area. Some 1,200 emergency responders took part in an earthquake drill Thursday, and hundreds of scientists, engineers and politicians gather Friday in Los Angeles to discuss the next big quake. Mireya Villarreal reports.
10/30: CBS Weekend News
Hillary Clinton's once seemingly insurmountable lead on Donald Trump has dwindled to just one point, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll; aside from the usual zombies and ghosts, this year's most popular Halloween masks are the Republican and Democratic presidential candidates.
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.
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.
Bill that would end shutdown moves to full House for final vote
The Senate-passed funding bill that would end the record-long government shutdown moved to the full House after a key House panel advanced it early Wednesday.
Supreme Court extends brief stay on SNAP payments as shutdown deal nears
With Congress on the brink of a deal to end the government shutdown, the Supreme Court has agreed to keep in place a brief pause on SNAP benefit payments.
Jack Schlossberg, JFK's grandson, launches NY congressional bid
The only grandson of John F. Kennedy, Jack Schlossberg, is vying to become the latest Kennedy family scion to enter Congress.
Airlines cancel thousands more flights in U.S. over government shutdown
The FAA told airlines to increase cancellations at 40 of the country's busiest airports to 6% by Tuesday and ultimately ramp up to 10% by Friday.
DOJ says it's investigating "violent riots" at UC Berkeley Turning Point USA event
The Justice Department is investigating protests outside of a Turning Point USA event on the University of California, Berkeley's campus, Attorney General Pam Bondi said, which she suggested was part of President Trump's crackdown on antifa.
Texas woman who threatened judge in Trump criminal case set to be sentenced
Texas woman will be sentenced Wednesday, after she pleaded guilty to leaving a threatening voicemail for the judge overseeing President Trump's 2020 election criminal case.
Democrat Adelita Grijalva to be sworn in 7 weeks after winning House election
House Speaker Mike Johnson has pushed off swearing in the Arizona Democrat, who was elected on Sept. 23.
42 migrants presumed dead after boat sinks off Libya's coast, U.N. says
The United Nations says 42 migrants are missing, presumed dead after boat capsizes off Libya's coast, with only seven rescued after six days adrift.
Saudis to host investment summit in D.C. during crown prince's visit, sources say
Some deals announced by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in May could be finalized during his trip to D.C. to visit President Trump next week, one source said.