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Myanmar's earthquake death toll jumps to more than 1,000 as more bodies recovered from the rubble

Myanmar's earthquake death toll jumps to more than 1,000 as more bodies recovered from the rubble

BANGKOK (AP) — The death toll from a powerful 7.
The Latest: Major earthquakes strike Myanmar and Thailand

The Latest: Major earthquakes strike Myanmar and Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — A 7.7 magnitude earthquake and an aftershock measuring 6.4 rocked Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday, destroying buildings, a bridge and a dam.
South Carolina wildfire keeps growing as firefighters protect homes

South Carolina wildfire keeps growing as firefighters protect homes

A large wildfire in the South Carolina mountains has doubled in size on each of the last three days. But fire crews have been able to keep the blaze away from structures.
PHOTO COLLECTION: South East Asia Earthquake

PHOTO COLLECTION: South East Asia Earthquake

This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
3 dead and more than 200 rescued in South Texas after severe storms flood streets

3 dead and more than 200 rescued in South Texas after severe storms flood streets

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Drenching rain along the Texas-Mexico border let up Friday, but rescues were still ongoing a day after severe storms trapped residents in their homes, forced drivers to abandon their vehicles on flooded roads and shut down an ai
Snow, freezing rain hitting much of Canada causing crashes, road closures

Snow, freezing rain hitting much of Canada causing crashes, road closures

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA — Old Man Winter has proven to be a resilient cuss, slamming through parts of Canada with a wallop of heavy snow and freezing rain while turning roads – and a restaurant -- into a smash-up derby.
Drought, wind, and debris from recent hurricanes are stoking fires across the US

Drought, wind, and debris from recent hurricanes are stoking fires across the US

In North Carolina, wildfires stoked by unusually dry air and debris from last year’s Hurricane Helene are burning out of control. In Florida, there are dozens of blazes, including one that scorched about 42 square miles in Miami-Dade County.
What to know about earthquakes like the one that hit Myanmar

What to know about earthquakes like the one that hit Myanmar

Early Friday, a major 7.7 magnitude earthquake that originated near Mandalay, Myanmar, shook the Earth as far as Bangkok, about 800 miles (1,300 kilometers) away.
Myanmar at a glance: Embroiled in civil war, now facing more devastation after powerful earthquake

Myanmar at a glance: Embroiled in civil war, now facing more devastation after powerful earthquake

Even before a powerful 7.
Powerful earthquake rocks Myanmar and Thailand and kills more than 150 people

Powerful earthquake rocks Myanmar and Thailand and kills more than 150 people

BANGKOK (AP) — A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday, destroying buildings, a bridge and a dam. At least 144 people were killed in Myanmar, where photos and video from two hard-hit cities showed extensive damage.