A major earthquake in Indonesia today killed at least 75 people, according to a Red Cross disaster report, citing an official report from the country’s vice president. Earlier, Rustam Pakaya, the head of the Ministry of Health’s crisis center, said thousands may be trapped by collapsed buildings and houses. Source: CNN.com
Survivors of a deadly earthquake-triggered tsunami that hit the Samoan islands Tuesday say they watched the sea swallow up coastal towns and villages. At least 111 people are confirmed killed in Samoa, neighboring American Samoa and Tonga. In some cases, the sea left nothing behind. “Villages were taken to the ocean,” American Samoa resident Frances [...]
President Obama is under increasing pressure to decide whether the United States will commit more troops and resources to the conflict in Afghanistan. Source: CNN.com
The case of a Tennessee man jailed in Japan for trying to snatch back his children from his estranged wife is not as clear-cut as it’s been made out to be, authorities here said Wednesday. Source: CNN.com
Tracy Rodriguez is not a trained private investigator or police officer. But with a gentle tap on her iPhone screen, the mother of three can access information revealing the sex offenders who live within a 10-mile radius of where her children practice sports or watch movies. Source: CNN.com
An Atlanta clinic is the latest known case of a medical institution that’s offering to send illegal immigrants who can’t afford treatment back to their native countries — a practice that critics liken to patient dumping. Source: CNN.com
The president had his first foray into the byzantine world of U.N. politics last week and walked away cheered on by the anti-America crowd. Source: CNN.com
We love our football in this country, don’t we? Whether it’s watching the pee-wees or the pros, there’s nothing like taking in a game on a crisp fall afternoon. Source: CNN.com
In film and literature, the villains are the most entertaining characters. We root for good to triumph over evil and we’re connected to the protagonist, but we’re most interested in the bad guy. Source: CNN.com
A Blue Ribbon Panel of distinguished leaders and humanitarians — including Gen. Colin Powell, Whoopi Goldberg and Sir Elton John — has selected 2009′s Top 10 CNN Heroes, who will be announced Thursday, October 1. Source: CNN.com