For some Turkey and Syria quake victims, help isn't coming fast enough
"I know they're alive but there's no one to rescue them," said one desperate man, listening to his family's pleas for help from under the rubble.
Turkey-Syria Earthquakes
Earthquakes in Syria and Turkey are among deadliest this century
The earthquakes in Syria and Turkey have killed more than 41,000 people. Here is how they compare to other deadly quakes of the 21st century.
Turkey-Syria earthquake 2023: How to help the victims
Foreign nations and aid agencies are racing to mobilize resources to help survivors of the devastating quakes in two countries. Here's how you can help.
Many buildings in Turkey collapsed like pancakes in quake
Some 3,450 buildings have collapsed, according to the Turkish government, in the quakes that have killed thousands.
Concern about soccer player Christian Atsu after Turkey earthquakes
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Newborn saved after mother gives birth and dies under earthquake rubble
Syria, which has endured 12 years of brutal civil war, is facing particular difficulty after Monday's devastating earthquake.
Ancient Gaziantep Castle damaged by earthquakes in Turkey
The Gaziantep Castle, an archaeological site, dates back to the Roman empire.
Harrowing video shows reporter live on TV as earthquake hits Turkey
Television reporter Yuksel Akalan was reporting on the devastating earthquake when the ground started shaking beneath his feet.
Major 7.8 earthquake rocks Turkey and Syria, killing hundreds
The death toll was rising steadily in both countries. A frantic search for survivors is underway. The U.S. and Ukraine are among the many nations offering assistance.
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A judge is slamming the brakes on the Trump administration's attempt to deport a pro-Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University's 2024 student encampment protests.
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Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as labor secretary in bipartisan vote
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Congress faces Friday deadline to fund the government. Here's what to know
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More hospitals treating patients at home to reduce overcrowding
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Americans are spending more and more time at home
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Gun-violence prevention programs may be caught in federal funding crossfire
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Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies at 22 from rare mitochondrial disorder
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Young woman's common infection leads to emergency spinal surgery
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Pope Francis is no longer in imminent danger but he remains hospitalized
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Big Tech's big bet on nuclear power to fuel artificial intelligence
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Iconic Volkswagen microbus gets electric revival
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Robots build full-scale 3D-printed homes in a day
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Scientists create "woolly mouse"
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How "asteroid detectives" protect Earth
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Moon lander from Intuitive Machines touches down, but apparently tips over
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DA opposes Menendez brothers' resentencing
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What we know about the alleged hazing death of a Louisiana college student
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Australia cops say apparent antisemitic terror wave was a "criminal con"
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California's wine supply drops 24%
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NOAA cuts raising concerns over public safety
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