Weather Hampers Efforts To Put Out Tanker Blaze In East China Sea
The fire occurred after two vessels, an Iranian-owned oil tanker and a Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier, collided on Saturday about 160 miles east of Shanghai.
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As Cracks Widen In Washington State, Government Prepares For A Landslide
Dozens of people have agreed to move temporarily to hotels in case a landslide destroys their homes.
Soaring Popularity Of Grass-Fed Beef May Hit Roadblock: Less Nutritious Grass
Since the mid-'90s, levels of crude protein in the plants, which cattle need to grow, have dropped nearly 20 percent, and it may just be a matter of time before prairie grasses can't support grazing.
Dozens Evacuate In Washington State, Fearing Landslide
A massive crack on top of Rattlesnake Ridge in south-central Washington state has nearby residents evacuating, as geologists and government officials predict a potentially devastating landslide.
What Happened To Mexico's Earthquake Warning System?
Mexico has an earthquake early warning system that gives people time to take cover. But that system didn't work when a 7.1 magnitude quake struck Mexico City, killing hundreds of people.
Republican Opposition To Offshore Drilling
The Trump administration is planning to allow more offshore drilling. This has put it at odds with Republicans like Rep. Mark Sanford of South Carolina, who talks with NPR's Scott Simon
What To Do If You Come Across A Frozen Iguana
On Thursday, we reported iguanas were falling from trees in Florida. Now, we explain why it is happening and what citizens should do in reaction. Bottom line: don't touch them. They are not dead. They may thaw out and attack.
Massachusetts Hit Hard By Winter Storm
Massachusetts bore the brunt of the winter storm. Many coastal communities were flooded by a storm surge and Boston recorded its highest tide in almost a century.
While The Eastern U.S. Freezes, It's Too Warm In Alaska
"We're way behind on winter," one resident says. Higher than average temperatures in rural Alaska are being blamed for two deaths and are preventing people from hunting for food.
Tips From Antarctica For How To Stay Warm During The Bomb Cyclone
The bomb cyclone has hit the eastern U.S. and already caused many flight cancelations and power outages, with more expected. From Antarctica, where temps can drop to minus 100, Palmer Station Manager Keri Nelson details how people can persevere in extreme weather.