8.8 earthquake off Russia prompts tsunami warnings for parts of Pacific
A tsunami advisory was also issued for parts of Alaska and the entire West Coast after a powerful earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
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Hawaii governor updates on tsunami warning
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green and other officials provided an update and took questions as the state faced a tsunami warning after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia Tuesday night.
Honolulu officials give tsunami warning update
An 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's coast Tuesday night has triggered a tsunami warning for Hawaii. Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and other officials provided an update and took questions in the midst of the warning.
Magnitude updated to 8.7 for quake off Russia
A magnitude 8.7 earthquake off the Russian coast Tuesday night has triggered tsunami watches in Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast. Meteorologist Paul Heggen has more.
Natural disasters have caused $131 billion in losses so far in 2025
The Los Angeles wildfires and severe spring thunderstorms are some of the natural disasters that have contributed to global losses for the first half of 2025.
7.3 magnitude earthquake hits southern Alaska
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake in Alaska on Wednesday evening triggered tsunami warnings that have since been canceled. The quake could be felt throughout the southern part of the state.
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Trump signs Puerto Rico disaster declaration
President Trump officially signed a declaration of disaster for Puerto Rico earthquake damage nine days after Governor Vazquez submitted her request. It also comes one day after the Trump administration released $8.2 billion in heavily restricted aid to the island. Filmmaker and writer Andrew Padilla joined CBSN to discuss the impact and how to responsibly help the island.
Puerto Ricans hoping Trump sends aid
Millions of Puerto Ricans are waiting to see if President Trump will sign a major disaster declaration to authorize much needed aid. Four thousand people are still in shelters and many other are sleeping outside after yet another powerful earthquake on Saturday. David Begnaud reports from one of the hardest hit areas.
Haiti's recovery 10 years after deadly earthquake
On January 12, 2010, a massive, magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti, one of the deadliest natural disasters in the history of the Western hemisphere. The quake killed an estimated 250,000 and the island is still recovering. Jeff Glor reports.
Where lawmakers stand amid Iran conflict
The House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution Thursday in an attempt to limit decisions President Trump can make without Congressional approval. John Dickerson joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the resolution and reaction to the killing of Iranian General Qassem Solemani.
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An obstacle to restoring power on Puerto Rico
Only on “CBS This Morning,” David Begnaud was allowed inside a crucial power plant in Puerto Rico that was severely damaged by this week's earthquakes. The power situation on the island is critical following a 6.4 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday. About 600,000 customers have power at the moment, but around 900,000 people, about a third of the population, are still in the dark.
Puerto Rico residents on edge after quake
A day after Puerto Rico’s most powerful earthquake in more than a century, scientists warn it’s impossible to predict when the tremors will stop. The 6.4 magnitude quake leveled buildings and killed at least one man in the southern part of the island Tuesday, leaving more than 300 homeless. “CBS This Morning” lead national correspondent David Begnaud reports from Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico blacked out by strong earthquake
A strong earthquake struck Puerto Rico Monday night, causing a blackout across the U.S. territory. The magnitude 6.4 quake hit just south of the island. It comes just a day after another 5.8 magnitude quake damaged homes and caused landslides. David Begnaud reports.
Powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake shakes central Colombia
The shallow quake struck at 8:08 a.m. at a depth of 6.2 miles about 10.5 miles from Paratebueno, a city about 116 miles southeast of Bogota.
Fukushima: Three years later
Bob Simon reports on the aftermath of the disaster in Fukushima, Japan, where the triple tragedy of an earthquake, tsunami and nuclear accident turned the area into a toxic ghost town frozen in time.
Earthquake Alley
Bill Whitaker reports on the high incidence of earthquakes in Oklahoma, where oil and gas production is injecting vast amounts of wastewater into the earth.
Robots working at Fukushima’s power plant
Seven 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. Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ET and 7 p.m. PT on CBS
Robots to the rescue after nuclear disaster
Seven 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.
Robots to the rescue after nuclear disaster
Eight 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.
Over 200 Pakistani inmates escape from prison
More than 200 inmates escaped from a prison and at least one was killed in a shootout in Karachi, Pakistan, after they were temporarily moved out of their cells due to earthquake tremors, officials said Tuesday. The provincial law minister told reporters the inmates were allowed into a courtyard and there was "panic" because of the tremors. A group suddenly attacked guards, seized their weapons, opened fire and fled. A senior police official said 216 inmates fled the prison, and 78 had been recaptured. None of those who escaped were convicted or facing trial as militants.
4.1 magnitude earthquake jolts Tennessee, parts of Georgia and Carolinas
The quake hit around 9 a.m. local time, about 13 miles from Greenback, Tennessee, which is about 30 miles south of Knoxville, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
5.4-magnitude earthquake rattles rural southeastern New Mexico, West Texas
The U.S. Geological Survey reports that the earthquake's epicenter was about 35 miles south of Whites City, New Mexico.
7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Chile and Argentina
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina on Friday, triggering a tsunami warning, but no damage was reported.
Senate approves package to end government shutdown, sending to House
The Senate approved a long-sought funding package that would end the government shutdown late Monday, bringing Congress one step closer to ending a 41-day impasse.
Use of force against protesters keeps violating policy, former agent says
Use of force by federal agents has become a focus of legal disputes as the Trump administration contends the tactics are necessary.
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Diddy's prison life: A chapel gig, drug treatment and early disciplinary action
Sean "Diddy" Combs was disciplined just days into his sentence at a federal prison, an internal prison document obtained by CBS News shows.
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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.
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Gregory Bovino and Border Patrol agents plan to leave Chicago area, sources say
Some Border Patrol agents could soon leave the Chicago area, after taking a leading role in the Trump administration's controversial immigration operations in the nation's third-largest city, officials told CBS News.
Pakistan blames India, Afghanistan as blast near court kills at least 12
Pakistani officials implicate Afghanistan and India as explosion hits courts in Islamabad, killing at least a dozen people.
High-profile Jan. 6 defendant facing charges of kidnapping, sexual assault
John Banuelos' case was unique among Capitol riot prosecutions because he was the only defendant accused of pulling and firing a gun while on Capitol grounds.
Army gynecologist accused in lawsuit of secretly taking videos of patients
The lawsuit filed Monday against Army Maj. Blaine McGraw involves a woman at Fort Hood, but it also includes allegations from years earlier in Hawaii.
"They don't return home": U.S. cities failing to curb traffic deaths
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Houston reported more traffic fatalities than homicides last year.