Alaska earthquake: Magnitude 6.1 quake reported near Andreanof Islands

ADAK, Alaska — A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Alaska’s Andreanof Islands early Friday, just hours after a 5.5 magnitude quake was reported in the same area, the U.S. Geological Survey is reporting. Here are the latest updates: Update 8:10 a.m. … Read More

‘Sophie’s choice, over and over’: Death panels are the new phase of the pandemic

Registered nurse Jack Kingsley attends to a COVID-19 patient at St. Luke’s Boise Medical Center in Idaho on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021. St. Luke’s Health System has paused certain elective surgeries and procedures because of increasing COVID-19 cases. (Kyle Green … Read More

Cholera: NCDC Announces 65,145 Suspected Cases With 2,141 Deaths In 23 States

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced a total 65,145 suspected cases of cholera, including 2,141 deaths, representing a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 3.3 percent reported from 23 states and the FCT, as at Sept. 2, 2021. … Read More

7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes in Mexico near Acapulco; 1 reported dead

The earthquake was felt in Mexico City, which is around 180 miles from Acapulco. One death was reported in Guerrero state. A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck north of coastal resort city of Acapulco, Mexico, on Tuesday, killing at least one person, officials … Read More

More than 45 dead after Ida’s remnants blindside Northeast

A stunned U.S. East Coast is facing a sobering death toll, surging rivers, tornado damage and continuing calls for rescue after the remnants of Hurricane Ida walloped the region with record-breaking rain. The Associated Press – People view a flooded … Read More

Huge wildfire near Lake Tahoe slows as weather improves

Officials say better weather has slow the growth of the huge California wildfire that has been threatening the Lake Tahoe resort region SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Better weather has slowed the growth of the huge California wildfire near Lake … Read More

Caldor Fire sweeps toward Lake Tahoe after mass evacuation

The popular vacation haven normally filled with tens of thousands of summer tourists emptied out as the massive wildfire rapidly expanded. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — A ferocious wildfire swept toward Lake Tahoe on Tuesday just hours after roads were … Read More

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