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Death toll in Chile earthquake passes 700
Feb 28th, 2010 by admin

The death toll from Saturday’s 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile has risen to 708, Chilean President Michelle Bachelet said.

Chilean residents on edge over fear of aftershocks
Feb 28th, 2010 by admin

Wary residents fearing aftershocks camped outside on mattresses and lawn chairs early Sunday after one of the most powerful earthquakes to hit the world in decades flattened buildings and blanketed the capital city in darkness.

Third suspect arrested in Juarez party killings
Feb 28th, 2010 by admin

A third suspect has been arrested in the massacre of 15 people at a house party last month in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, a Mexican official said Saturday.

More than 2 million affected by earthquake, Chile’s president says
Feb 27th, 2010 by admin

As the sun set in Chile on Saturday, a picture of the immense structural damage wrought by an early morning earthquake had come clearly into focus, with the nation’s president estimating that 2 million people had been affected in some way.

Chile earthquake update: At least 2 million affected, president says
Feb 27th, 2010 by admin

12:56 p.m. — More than 300 people have been confirmed dead in the quake, according to Chile’s Office of Emergency Management.

Thousands begin evacuating in Japan as threat of tsunami nears
Feb 27th, 2010 by admin

Tens of thousands of residents began evacuating from coastal Japan on Sunday in anticipation of a possible tsunami following the 8.8-magnitude quake that rocked Chile the day before, CNN’s Kyung Lah reported.

Quake witnesses: There was little time to act
Feb 27th, 2010 by admin

Sure, Luke Mescher felt a trembling fear when the walls around him started to shake Saturday, but standing around confused and scared wasn’t an option.

First waves of tsunami arrive at Hawaii
Feb 27th, 2010 by admin

The first waves of a tsunami from a massive earthquake in Chile have hit the Big Island of Hawaii, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

Chile earthquake update: Heed local officials, Obama tells Americans
Feb 27th, 2010 by admin

7:17 p.m. — The death toll from Saturday’s magnitude 8.8 earthquake has risen to 214, according to Chile’s interior minister.

Massive quake, aftershocks hit Chile; at least 147 dead
Feb 27th, 2010 by admin

A massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake rocked Chile early Saturday, killing at least 147 people and triggering tsunami warnings for the entire Pacific basin.

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