Powerful earthquake strikes near Anchorage, Alaska
Massive quake rocks buildings in Anchorage, causing damage to roads and sending office workers running out to the streets
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Alaskans document earthquake, aftermath on social media
As soon as the ground started shaking in Alaska, journalists and residents grabbed their phones and started sharing shocking images of the damage
Earthquake and aftershocks shake Alaska
A 7.0 magnitude quake rattled the Anchorage area Nov. 30, causing widespread damage
Mesmerizing images showcase Earth as art
Images from the U.S. Geological Survey combine science and art to showcase the wonder of our planet
Earthquake and aftershock rattle Oregon coast
People as far away as Portland reported feeling the earth shake overnight
Strongest-ever earthquake strikes Alaska's North Slope region
Quake hit at 6:58 a.m. Sunday at an area 42 miles east of Kavik River Camp and 343 miles northeast of Fairbanks, Alaska's second-biggest city
Seismic activity increases at Kilauea volcano summit
Activity climbed to 40 events per hour with up to five earthquakes per hour that were greater than magnitude-3 overnight Thursday into Friday
Waves explode upon contact with lava
Aerial footage from the U.S. Geological Survey shows explosions of steam, hot water and "molten splatter" when waves from the Pacific Ocean crash into molten lava on the coastline of Hawaii's Big Island. The Kilauea volcano has been erupting for weeks, destroying hundreds of homes and changing the island's landscape.
Dramatic video shows explosions as waves hit molten lava
Hawaii volcano eruption leads to explosions when waves crash into lava
"A lot of tears": Lava destroys as many as 700 homes in Hawaii
Explosions that shoot plumes of ash into the sky are continuing at Kilauea's summit
USGS volcano warning involves unlikely food item
Give up on your dreams of Kilauea lava-fueled s'mores
12 U.S. states with active volcanoes
Twelve states in the U.S. have active volcanoes, according to United States Geological Survey
Small earthquake rattles California; no damage reported
Quake hit about 1.8 miles east-northeast of Oakland -- a city on the east side of San Francisco Bay, according to the United States Geological Survey
Volcano could soon erupt in Hawaii
Residents of the Puna district on Hawaii's Big Island are being urged to remain alert after hundreds of small earthquakes at the Kilauea volcano's east rift zone. The quakes, which hit in recent days, indicate an eruption could be imminent. CBS News' Chris Martinez reports.
Alarming earthquake warning issued for new fault
A new report from the U.S. Geological Survey says the biggest danger may be the Hayward Fault, because 2 million people live directly on top of it
Oklahoma rattled by more than a dozen earthquakes
Earthquakes are rattling part of northwest Oklahoma where more than a dozen temblors have struck since Friday
Earthquakes in northwest Oklahoma include magnitude 4.6
The largest temblor was at 7:16 a.m. a few miles outside Covington, a town of about 500 people.
5.3 magnitude quake rattles Southern California
The quake happened around 12:30 p.m. local time about 38 miles southwest of the mainland city of Ventura, according to the USGS
Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes Bolivia
It is one of the most powerful quakes on record in Bolivia, but that there was no damage because it was so deep.
6.3 magnitude earthquake hits off Mexico coast
The quake centered in the waters between Baja California Sur and Sonora
Massive earthquake rattles the Caribbean
Quake prompted a tsunami advisory in the region, but there have been no reports of serious damage or casualties
Two quakes shake San Jose area hours apart
3.9 and 3.1 magnitude temblors strike along Calaveras Fault
Earth's mysterious hum recorded underwater for 1st time
You can't hear it, but our planet is "humming," and scientists are getting closer to figuring out why
4.2 magnitude earthquake rattles Oklahoma
Quake's epicenter was located about 18 miles north/northwest of Stillwater and about 66 miles north/northeast of Oklahoma City
Two earthquakes rattle Oklahoma town
Thousands of quakes have struck Oklahoma in recent years, many linked to the underground injection of wastewater from oil and natural gas production
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Less than 14% of those ICE arrested had violent criminal records, data show
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Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer says she'll testify if Trump grants her clemency
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Nancy Guthrie search enters 2nd week as deadline looms
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Vonn responds to well-wisher in first social media post after crash
Lindsey Vonn thanked a journalist who wished her well on social media a day after suffering a broken leg in a devastating crash at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Winter Olympics committee says it's looking into medals breaking apart
Some 2026 Winter Olympics athletes say their winning medals are falling apart, coming detached from their ribbons.
New video from deadly Brown University shooting is released
New video footage from the day of the Brown University shooting that killed two students and injured nine others was released Monday.
China sentences Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison
Family of Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong media tycoon and vocal critic of China's Communist rule, calls his prison sentence cruel, and the "end of justice."
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show brings the party, showcases Latin culture
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U.S. guaranteed 1st Olympic curling mixed doubles medal
Team USA's mixed doubles curling gold medal match against Sweden is slated for Tuesday, Feb. 10.
How much is a Winter Olympics gold medal worth as shiny metal prices soar?
Olympic medals have what's known as a "melt value." But they're worth far more financially than their mineral contents, an auction expert notes.
Strangers help man and his dog survive winter storm in South Carolina
A man and his dog in a small South Carolina town had nowhere to turn when a rare winter storm struck, until the community pulled together to help.
Bad Bunny holds top 6 spots on U.S. Spotify chart after Super Bowl show
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Eddie Bauer's retail operator declares bankruptcy
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"Black carbon" in Arctic an increasing concern amid other issues in region
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As Cadillac races to first F1 season, insiders advise patience for U.S. fans
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
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Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer says she'll testify if Trump grants her clemency
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
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Gonzales defends conditions at Texas detention center with measles outbreak
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Lawmakers in standoff over ICE reforms as DHS funding deadline approaches
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over reforming the nation's immigration enforcement operation as a deadline to reach a resolution and fund the Department of Homeland Security approaches.
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Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
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California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
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White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
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U.S. guaranteed 1st Olympic curling mixed doubles medal
Team USA's mixed doubles curling gold medal match against Sweden is slated for Tuesday, Feb. 10.
Meet the American girl skiing into Philippines Winter Olympics history
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13 people died in Italian mountains over last week as Olympics start
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Winter Olympics committee says it's looking into medals breaking apart
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Vonn responds to well-wisher in first social media post after crash
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Cultural impact of Bad Bunny's performance
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Bad Bunny holds top 6 spots on U.S. Spotify chart after Super Bowl show
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Super Bowl fans warned to leave drones at home amid flight ban
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
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Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
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Cow develops technique to scratch herself
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
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Update on Guthrie search, now in second week
Authorities are still searching for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, as another apparent ransom deadline approaches. Guthrie was reported missing on February 1. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez has more.
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Retired FBI negotiator on Nancy Guthrie probe
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Maxwell pleads the Fifth before House panel
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Timeline of Nancy Guthrie investigation
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New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
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NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
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