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Disasters

U.S., Canada unveil rules to boost oil train safety

U.S., Canada unveil rules to boost oil train safety

The regulations, which go into effect Oct. 1, are in response to a series of fiery train crashes in the U.S. and Canada, including four so far this year.
by The Associated Press

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Teen's rescue brings some good news to Nepal's capital after quake

Teen's rescue brings some good news to Nepal's capital after quake

A teenager in Kathmandu had been trapped under the rubble of a seven-story building destroyed by Saturday's earthquake. On Thursday, rescue crews pulled him to safety.

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In Nepal, a flood of people leave capital to return home

In Nepal, a flood of people leave capital to return home

NPR's Julie McCarthy reports people think it's too dangerous in Kathmandu. "It suffered a lot of aftershocks, there are now shortages growing in the capital," she said.

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Wounded Nepalis stream into Kathmandu, overwhelming hospitals

Wounded Nepalis stream into Kathmandu, overwhelming hospitals

As rescue crews try to get to Nepalese villages still cut off by the quake, medical teams in Kathmandu are struggling to deal with the wounded.
by Kirk Siegler

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More than 4,000 dead in Nepal as earthquake toll rises

More than 4,000 dead in Nepal as earthquake toll rises

Aftershocks are rattling survivors' nerves and making the recovery even more challenging. In one district, 400,000 people were affected by the quake and more than 4,000 homes are now unsafe.

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Powerful aftershock jars Kathmandu; Nepal quake toll rises

Powerful aftershock jars Kathmandu; Nepal quake toll rises

The desperate search for survivors continues Sunday in Nepal. Strong aftershocks woke thousands of Nepalese who were forced to spend the cold night outdoors.
by L. Carol Ritchie

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