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Hawaii November 16, 2023

100th fatality reported in Maui wildfire

A 78-year-old woman reportedly succumbed on Sept. 4 to injuries sustained in last summer's wildfires in Maui, Hawaii, making her the natural disaster's hundredth confirmed victim.

Afghanistan October 11, 2023

Another powerful earthquake strikes Afghanistan after earlier quake causes 2,000 deaths

Another earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 has struck western Afghanistan, days after a previous powerful quake struck the area. The incident caused 117 hospitalizations so far.

LIFESTYLE September 27, 2023

Ohio police officers recognized as ‘heroes in blue’ after they rescue residents from blazing house fire

Police officers in Columbus, Ohio, are being called "heroes" after they sprinted into action to save residents of a house fire nearby. See the dramatic bodycam footage.

VIDEO September 18, 2023

Group of seals spotted near shore after tropical cyclone

A pod of seals were seen bobbing near a fishing pier in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, as a tropical cyclone approached the area with hurricane-force winds. Check this out!

Asia September 13, 2023

Indonesia battles peatland fires on Sumatra, officials assure limited regional impact

Firefighting efforts were underway on Indonesia's Sumatra island as multiple peatland fires ignited in various locations, according to officials' reports on Wednesday.

Hawaii September 12, 2023

Alert level for Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano gets downgraded following 3rd eruption this year

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, one of the most active in the world, began erupting Sunday. Officials have now downgraded the volcano’s alert level.

Africa September 11, 2023

Morocco death toll rises as search continues for survivors under rubble of buildings that crumbled

The death toll continues to rise in the North African country of Morocco, which on Friday was devastated by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake, causing mud brick homes to crumble.

Africa September 9, 2023

6.8 magnitude earthquake kills over 1,000 people in Morocco, rescue efforts underway

Morocco suffered devastating damage and over a thousand fatalities after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake shook the North African nation Friday night.

Georgia September 8, 2023

Biden declares 3 Georgia counties eligible for disaster aid following Hurricane Idalia

At least three counties in Georgia have been declared a disaster site following Hurricane Idalia, allowing the state to become eligible for federal aid.

FEMA September 2, 2023

DeSantis will not meet Biden on president's post-Idalia trip

Gov. Ron DeSantis's staff say he will not be meeting with President Biden when the commander-in-chief visits the areas affected by Hurricane Idalia.

Florida September 1, 2023

Biden administration seeks another $4 billion for disaster relief, totaling request to $16 billion

The White House, which initially requested $12 billion in natural disaster relief, is requesting another $4 billion to aid states impacted by wildfires and flooding.