Food, medicine, temporary morgue sent to tsunami-stricken Samoas, death toll at 120APIA, Samoa — Police searched a ghastly landscape of mud-swept streets, pulverized homes and bodies scattered in a swamp Wednesday as dazed survivors emerged from the muck of an earthquake and tsunami that killed at least 120 in the South Pacific. Quake strikes Indonesia, killing hundreds and trapping many under collapsed buildingsPADANG, Indonesia — A powerful earthquake that struck western Indonesia trapped thousands of people under collapsed buildings — including hospitals, a hotel and a classroom, officials said. At least 200 bodies were found in one coastal city and the toll was expected to be far higher. Wildfire on Vandenberg air base in Calif. 50 percent containedVANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — A wildfire that burned 350 acres of dry brush at Vandenberg Air Force Base was 50 percent contained Wednesday, authorities said. Powerful earthquake strikes Indonesia, triggering landslides, trapping thousands, killing 200JAKARTA, Indonesia — A powerful earthquake that struck western Indonesia triggered landslides and trapped thousands of people under collapsed buildings — including two hospitals, an official said. At least 200 bodies were found in one coastal city and the toll was expected to be far higher. Death toll from Indonesia quake jumps to 200 as search for survivors resumesJAKARTA, Indonesia — A disaster management official says at least 200 people have been killed by the powerful earthquake that struck western Indonesia. Construction companies ordered to pay $36.5 million to cover 2004 LA firefighting costsLOS ANGELES — A federal jury in Los Angeles has ordered two construction companies to pay more than $36 million to reimburse the government for the costs of fighting a 2002 wildfire sparked by an electric grinder. Dazed survivors emerge from muck and mire of earthquake in the Samoas as death toll reaches 119APIA, Samoa — Police searched a ghastly landscape of mud-strewn streets, pulverized homes and bodies scattered in a swamp Wednesday as dazed survivors emerged from the muck and mire of an earthquake and tsunami that killed at least 119 in the South Pacific. Wildfire forces evacuations on Vandenberg air base in Calif.; flames move toward homesVANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — A 300-acre wildfire prompted evacuations Wednesday at Vandenberg Air Force and was moving through dry brush in the direction of homes, authorities said. Powerful earthquake strikes Indonesia, triggering landslides, trapping thousands and killing 75JAKARTA, Indonesia — A powerful earthquake struck western Indonesia on Wednesday, triggering landslides and trapping thousands under collapsed buildings — including two hospitals, an official said. At least 75 bodies were found, but the toll was expected to be far higher. Type of quake, depth of ocean, location of Samoa all add up to devastating high-speed tsunamiWASHINGTON — Because of a lethal combination of geology and geography, the people of American Samoa didn’t stand much of a chance. Almost every condition that triggers bad tsunamis was in place this time, generating waves that raced toward the island territory at speeds approaching 530 mph, or as fast as a 747 jumbo jet. And there was almost nothing to slow the water down. Quake strikes Indonesia, trapping thousands under collapsed buildingsJAKARTA, Indonesia — A powerful earthquake struck western Indonesia on Wednesday, triggering landslides and trapping thousands under collapsed buildings — including two hospitals, an official said. At least 75 bodies were found, but the toll was expected to be far higher. Food, medicine, temporary morgue sent to tsunami-stricken Samoas, death toll at 119APIA, Samoa — Police searched a ghastly landscape of mud-strewn streets, pulverized homes and bodies scattered in a swamp Wednesday as dazed survivors emerged from the muck and mire of an earthquake and tsunami that killed at least 119 in the South Pacific. Transportation Department holds summit to find ways of curbing cell phone use by driversWASHINGTON — Driving while distracted is a growing peril in a nation reluctant to put down its cell phones and handheld devices even behind the wheel, the Obama administration declared on Wednesday. Officials said Congress and the public must team up to reduce the danger. Disaster official says death toll from tsunami hits 83 in Samoa, bringing total count to 119APIA, Samoa — A senior Samoan disaster official says the nation’s death toll has risen to 83 following a massive tsunami. She said more bodies are expected to be recovered as searches resumed at dawn. Forest Service to review why firefighters initially scaled back efforts against LA wildfireLOS ANGELES — The U.S. Forest Service is reviewing why firefighters initially scaled back efforts on a massive wildfire that eventually burned 250 square miles on the edge of Los Angeles. Scientists eye novel way to monitor strength of earthquake faultsLOS ANGELES — Scientists are releasing results of a study aimed at gauging the strength of earthquake faults, which could help them pinpoint weak ones at risk of breaking and unleashing temblors. Disaster officials sending food, temporary morgue to tsunami disaster in Samoas that killed 99APIA, Samoa — Disaster officials rushed food, medicine and a temporary morgue to the Samoas on Wednesday after a powerful earthquake unleashed a tsunami that flattened villages and swept cars and people out to sea. At least 99 people were killed. Huge earthquake rocks western Indonesia, killing at least 75, trapping thousandsJAKARTA, Indonesia — A powerful earthquake rocked western Indonesia Wednesday, trapping thousands under collapsed buildings — including two hospitals — and triggering landslides. At least 75 people were killed on Sumatra island and the death toll was expected to climb sharply. Investigators believe rudder loss led fishing boat to sink off Alaska coast in 2008, killing 5WASHINGTON — A fishing boat that sank off the Alaska coast last year most likely lost its rudder, then flooded and went down, killing five crew members, federal safety officials said Wednesday. Lifeguards open Los Angeles County beaches as tsunami advisory expiresLOS ANGELES — Lifeguards have given the all-clear for visitors to return to Los Angeles County beaches following a magnitude-8 earthquake in the Pacific Ocean near Samoa that prompted a tsunami advisory. Powerful Indonesian quake kills dozens, traps thousands on Sumatra islandJAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian officials say at least 75 people have been killed and thousands more trapped under flattened buildings in a powerful earthquake off Sumatra island. Indonesian crisis center says 13 people killed in powerful earthquake off Sumatra islandJAKARTA, Indonesia — A disaster management official says 13 people have been killed and thousands trapped under flattened buildings in a powerful earthquake in western Indonesia. Flooding from heavy rain causes Laredo, Texas day care to evacuate, forces rescuesLAREDO, Texas — Six motorists trapped in floodwaters have been rescued and a day care was evacuated after thunderstorms dumped several inches of rain in southern Texas. Obama declares major disaster for tsunami-ravaged American Samoa, promises aggressive responseWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says his deepest sympathies are with the people of American Samoa and Samoa who lost loved ones after an earthquake sent a massive tsunami toward the Pacific islands. Powerful earthquake in South Pacific hurls massive tsunami at Samoas, killing nearly 100APIA, Samoa — Federal disaster officials say “tens of thousands” of people on American Samoa and Samoa will need their help after a lethal tsunami in the South Pacific. Rescuers pull more bodies from rivers as death toll from flooding in the Philippines hits 240
Obama administration calls lawmakers and others to conference on California droughtWASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Wednesday urged California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to call state lawmakers into a special session to deal with the state’s water crisis. Japan issues tsunami warning for broad coastal area after Samoa earthquakeTOKYO — Japan’s Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami warning all along its eastern coast after a strong earthquake hit Samoa in the Pacific Ocean. Powerful earthquake triggers tsunami in the Samoas, killing 99 people and flattening villagesAPIA, Samoa — A powerful earthquake in the South Pacific hurled a massive tsunami at the shores of Samoa and American Samoa, flattening villages and sweeping cars and people out to sea, leaving at least 99 dead and dozens missing. Philippine toll of dead, missing rises to 284 as new storms brew in PacificMANILA, Philippines — Rescuers pulled more bodies from swollen rivers and debris-strewn streets Tuesday, pushing the toll from flooding in the northern Philippines to more than 284 dead or missing, while two new storms brewing in the Pacific threatened to complicate relief efforts. |
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Death toll from flooding in Philippines hits 240
