80th American Red Cross Month kicks off onboard Battleship New Jersey

Celebrations in honor of the American Red Cross are happening all throughout March, marking the 80th year that the month has been dedicated to the humanitarian nonprofit.

Death toll rises to 8 from new Turkey-Syria earthquake

Turkish officials urged people not to enter the remains of their homes, as some have done so to gather their belongings. Officials said three people killed Monday were inside a damaged building when the new earthquake hit.

Survivors of Turkey, Syria earthquake struggle to stay warm and fed

Turkish authorities said the death toll had risen to more than 16,100 in the country, with more than 64,000 injured. Survivors gathered around campfires and clamored for food and water in the cold temperatures.

How long can people survive under rubble after an earthquake?

A devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria has raised questions about how long people can survive in the rubble.

What are the largest earthquakes to strike the US?

There have only been a handful of notable earthquakes to strike the U.S. greater than the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that recently struck Turkey and Syria. The earliest dates back to 1700.

Here’s a look at the world’s deadliest earthquakes since 2000

A devastating earthquake that impacted Turkey and Syria and killed thousands is the latest to wreak havoc globally. One of the worst since 2000 was an earthquake in Haiti, which left more than 300,000 people dead in 2010.

China earthquake: 6.8 magnitude quake leaves 21 dead, triggers landslides

The deadly earthquake occurred while 21 million residents in the province were already under a COVID-19 lockdown. Authorities reported stones and soil falling from mountainsides, causing damage to homes and power interruptions.

Miscalculations, errors blamed for massive New Mexico blaze

The fire has charred over 533 square miles of land leaving several hundred homes destroyed and thousands of residents displaced.

Officials: Tonga volcanic eruption triggered 50-foot tsunami waves, at least 3 dead

Government officials in Tonga said tsunami waves nearly 50 feet high rushed inland, destroying everything in their path on the western coasts of the Tongatapu Islands, 'Eua and Ha'apai Islands. At least three people died.

Alisal Fire: Crews near full containment as residents go home

More than 1,600 firefighters were battling the blaze in the Santa Ynez Mountains west of Santa Barbara on land and by air. They were able to stop its forward growth, and the blaze was 78% contained, federal officials said.

'Things are dire': $16B bay flood plan for worst NJ storms

The proposal calls for construction of huge gates across the mouths of three inlets in New Jersey that could be slammed shut when major storms approach.

Bensalem residents displaced after historic July flooding brace for Ida's impact

After historic flooding in July displaced Bensalem residents, they work to rebuild, but also watch advancing Tropical Storm Ida and what havoc the system may bring.

High winds threaten to whip up flames approaching Lake Tahoe

A day after an explosive wildfire emptied a resort city at the southern tip of Lake Tahoe, a huge firefighting force braced for strong winds Tuesday as some residents in neighboring Nevada were ordered to evacuate.