Philippines 6.1-magnitude earthquake leaves 11 dead, 30 feared trapped
A second major quake has rattled the Philippines after an earlier 6.1-magnitude earthquake that left 11 people dead and 30 still feared trapped in the rubble.
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Midwest flooding has farmers worried for their future
Farmers in parts of Nebraska and Iowa had precious little time to move themselves from the floodwaters that rushed over their lands last week, so many left their livestock and last year's harvest behind.
Super Bowl Budweiser ad highlights water donations for disaster zones
Anheuser-Busch is focusing on canned water instead of Clydesdales during this year's Super Bowl, with ads that highlight Budweiser's humanitarian causes.
US shatters record for disaster costs in 2017
2017 was the costliest year ever for weather and climate disasters in the United States, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration announced Monday, totaling $306 billion. The previous record year, 2005, saw $215 billion in disasters.
UN appeals for $22.5 billion in humanitarian aid
The United Nations is appealing for $22.5 billion to provide humanitarian aid next year to millions of people displaced by conflict and disasters worldwide.
How prepared is La Crosse for a train disaster?
Four miles of new train tracks are being proposed from the South Side to the North Side of La Crosse, but many residents are concerned the extra rail line will increase the chances of a major disaster.
