Photos from Morocco earthquake zone show widespread devastation
More than 2,900 people were killed and thousands more injured when the rare, powerful earthquake struck south of Marrakech.
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Rescue efforts continue after Morocco quake
Rescuers are still working to pull survivors out of the rubble following Friday night's devastating earthquake in Morocco. More than 2,000 people were killed and many remain missing. Chris Livesay reports.
Aftershock rattles Morocco as death toll from earthquake rises to 2,100
The United Nations estimated that 300,000 people were affected by Friday night's magnitude 6.8 quake.
Morocco earthquake death toll surpasses 2,000
The government of Morocco announced three days of national mourning after what is being called the most powerful earthquake in the region in at least 100 years. Friday's quake shook the historic tourist town of Marrakesh and surrounding regions, but villages in the Atlas Mountains suffered the greatest damage and may be the hardest to reach, raising the specter of a humanitarian disaster. Lee Cowan reports.
Powerful earthquake kills hundreds in Morocco
At least 820 people are dead and hundreds more injured after a devastating earthquake hit Morocco overnight. The 6.8-magnitude quake struck the Atlas Mountains, about 45 miles from the tourist hub of Marrakesh. Ramy Inocencio has more.
Morocco earthquake leaves at least 2,000 dead and damages landmarks
The 6.8-magnitude quake was the biggest to hit Morocco in 120 years, and the ministry wrote that most damage occurred outside of cities and towns.
Swift's "Eras" tour concerts cause seismic activity in Seattle
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7.2-magnitude earthquake recorded in Alaska, triggering brief tsunami warning
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Nearby body of water may affect San Andreas Fault, study says
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New York and New Jersey hit with 2.2 magnitude earthquake
. A 2.2 magnitude hit just south of Hastings-on-Hudson, a town just north of New York City on the Hudson River.
Small tsunami after massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake west of Fiji
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Why are earthquakes getting more expensive?
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Quakes added to pain in war-torn NW Syria
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After earthquake, war-torn northwest Syria struggles to move forward
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Doctors struggle to help quake survivors in war-torn northwest Syria
In northwest Syria, earthquake survivors face a long journey to recovery. Scott Pelley headed to the war-torn country to speak with the people delivering humanitarian aid.
Volunteer organizations help build back Syria
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Turkey quake baby reunites with mom
A baby girl who was rescued after being buried under earthquake rubble in Turkey for 128 hours was finally reunited with her mother, who was initially thought to have died in the disaster.
Baby pulled from quake rubble reunited with mother
A three-and-a-half-month-old baby girl who was pulled from the rubble following a devastating earthquake in Turkey has been reunited with her mother.
Mother and baby girl rescued after Turkey earthquake finally reunited
The tiny girl was rescued from rubble in southern Turkey 128 hours after the quake struck, and it was initially believed that both her parents died in the disaster.
3 earthquakes occur within minutes, jolting California's Bay Area
Three small quakes struck Pacifica, California, early this morning.
At least 9 killed after powerful earthquake rocks Pakistan and Afghanistan
The U.S. geological survey recorded a 6.5 magnitude temblor in the far northeast of Afghanistan, near the Pakistani border.
Eye on America: Earthquake protection and more
In Los Angeles, we see how thousands of buildings are undergoing mandatory retrofitting to help withstand the next big earthquake. And in Washington, D.C., we investigate why some LGBTQ veterans are still fighting for honorable discharges. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Earthquake in Ecuador and Peru kills at least 14, causes widespread damage
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After 12 years of war, the last thing Syria needed was an earthquake
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After Trump-backed bill fails, Johnson says "we've got a plan" to avert shutdown
House Republicans are trying to pass a new plan to keep the government funded until mid-March.
Delphi double murderer faces up to 130 years in prison at sentencing
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How a U.S. government shutdown could impact your benefits and services
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Biden's top hostage envoy in Syria to ask for help in finding Austin Tice
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7-year-old killed, 6 wounded in stabbing attack at Croatia school
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How Trump could undo portions of Biden's climate legacy
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Deportations by ICE jumped to 10-year high in 2024, surpassing Trump-era peak
ICE deported more than a quarter-million unauthorized immigrants in fiscal year 2024, the highest tally in a decade.
Planned Starbucks strike in 3 cities could spread nationwide
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Officials say mystery drones aren't tracking missing radioactive material
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Can JonBenét Ramsey's murder be solved by 7 items of evidence?
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New details emerge about Utah mom, 3 kids killed at their home
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How Trump could undo portions of Biden's climate legacy
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In Alaska, Santa's helpers work around the clock to deliver holiday packages
During the holidays, there are 33 delivery planes a day which fly in and out of Anchorage, Alaska, carrying about 80,000 packages.
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Biden in likely last round of student debt forgiveness before leaving office
The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.
Looking for a home in 2025? Check out these 10 housing hotspots.
House-hunters may want to zero in on these hot housing markets next year, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Planned strike vs. Starbucks in 3 cities could spread nationwide
Workers at Starbucks stores in three cities plan to go on a five-day strike that could spread nationwide.
He went in for a colonoscopy. The hospital charged $19,000 for two.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Big Lots is planning "going out of business" sales at all of its stores
The bankrupt discount retail chain plans to liquidate after a deal with a prospective buyer collapsed.
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Biden in likely last round of student debt forgiveness before leaving office
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How Trump could undo portions of Biden's climate legacy
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Biden's top hostage envoy in Syria to ask for help in finding Austin Tice
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Deportations by ICE jumped to 10-year high in 2024, surpassing Trump-era peak
ICE deported more than a quarter-million unauthorized immigrants in fiscal year 2024, the highest tally in a decade.
Cuomo sues woman who accused him of sexual harassment for defamation
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo filed a lawsuit Thursday against a former aide, Charlotte Bennett, who alleged he sexually harassed her in 2020.
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He went in for a colonoscopy. The hospital charged $19,000 for two.
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Frito-Lay recalls some Lay's chips over "life-threatening" allergy risk
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"Sleepmaxxing" trend has young adults optimizing their sleep
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Liquid-burning firepits behind 2 deaths, dozens of injuries, fed agency warn
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7 killed in prison riot as officers try to transfer 2 dangerous inmates
One of the inmates with a gun held out for about three hours, protected by 20 fellow prisoners, officials said.
7-year-old killed, 6 other people wounded in stabbing attack at Croatia school
A 7-year-old girl was killed and at least five other students and a teacher were wounded in a knife attack at a school in Croatia, police said.
Malaysia agrees to launch new search for missing MH370 plane
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Two journalists killed in northern Syria
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Thousands of Jews have left Israel since the October 7 attacks
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Alicia Keys surprises students at her former high school
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Quirky Guinness World Records of 2024 include a skateboarding cat
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Apollo Theater honored by Kennedy Center
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Alicia Keys surprises students at alma mater
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Inside Variety's acclaimed "Actors on Actors"
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Supreme Court agrees to hear case about TikTok ban
The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.
Teen victim of deepfake porn urges Congress to pass "Take It Down Act"
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Supreme Court to decide on future of TikTok
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FAA: Lithium battery fires on flights now occur nearly twice a week
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EPA tackling pollution in at-risk communities
The Environmental Protection Agency under President Biden created a new Office of Environmental Justice that seeks to address pollution levels in disadvantaged and marginalized communities. However, there is concern that the incoming Trump administration could do away with the new department. David Schechter reports.
"Murder hornets" eradicated in the U.S., agriculture officials say
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Coal use hitting record in 2024, which is likely hottest year yet, report says
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How climate change impacted 2024
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Bronze-Age Britons were cannibalized after massacre, research shows
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7 killed in prison riot as officers try to transfer 2 dangerous inmates
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Can JonBenét Ramsey's murder be solved by 7 items of evidence?
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Delphi double murderer Richard Allen faces up to 130 years in prison at sentencing
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Trump's impact on Republicans in 2024
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett analyzes President-elect Donald Trump's influence on his party and how it will impact the next four years. Garrett also breaks down Democratic losses and political polarization in the U.S.
New details on Madison school shooting suspect
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NASA delayes return date for astronauts
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NASA leader weighs in on Elon Musk, SpaceX and plans for moon rocket
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Boeing Starliner crew's return delayed again
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Hezbollah's exploding pagers
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Will feds seek death penalty for Mangione?
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Government on track for shutdown
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