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Officials survey damage in Myanmar's earthquake-devastated central areas

Officials survey damage in Myanmar's earthquake-devastated central areas

BANGKOK (AP) — Friday’s deadly earthquake rattled most of Myanmar and Thailand but certain areas sustained the heaviest damage, including flattened buildings and many lost lives. The death toll of the 7.
Medical supplies in great need as international assistance flows into Myanmar after earthquake

Medical supplies in great need as international assistance flows into Myanmar after earthquake

BANGKOK (AP) — Emergency aid has streamed into Southeast Asia in the two days since a massive earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand. Relief efforts are focused on Myanmar, where the estimated death toll rose to 1,644 by Sunday afternoon.
5.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Mandalay in Myanmar, the latest in a string of aftershocks

5.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Mandalay in Myanmar, the latest in a string of aftershocks

BANGKOK (AP) — Emergency rescue teams on Sunday began trickling into the area of Myanmar hardest hit by a massive earthquake that killed more than 1,600 people, their efforts hindered by buckled roads, downed bridges, spotty communications and the ch
Tens of thousands without power as ice storm hits parts of Ontario

Tens of thousands without power as ice storm hits parts of Ontario

TORONTO — Tens of thousands of Ontarians went without power on Saturday as an ice storm pummeled parts of the province and threatened to hit even more .
The Latest: Countries sending humanitarian aid after Myanmar earthquake

The Latest: Countries sending humanitarian aid after Myanmar earthquake

BANGKOK (AP) — The death toll from Myanmar's powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake keeps climbing amid rescue efforts. The military government said Saturday that 1,644 people have been killed, with thousands of others injured and dozens missing.
Myanmar resistance movement announces partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts

Myanmar resistance movement announces partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s shadow National Unity Government, which coordinates the popular struggle against the ruling military, announced Saturday a unilateral partial ceasefire Saturday night to facilitate earthquake relief efforts.
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.
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
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