natural disaster
Rising death toll, expanding rescue efforts: The aftermath of Indonesia’s devastating tsunami
The death toll from the tsunami rose above 370 on Monday
December 24
December 24
We aren’t doing enough about climate change. Here’s how ordinary people can rise up together.
We must demand change together
A California family fled Camp Fire. Their home survived — and became a makeshift hospital.
Thirteen people took refuge from the fire in the family’s garage
November 21
November 21
They’re grieving a mass shooting — and contending with unprecedented wildfires
How Californians are trying to heal in the middle of a natural disaster
November 14
November 14
Californians are familiar with wildfires. But nothing like this, they say.
At least 31 have been killed in the Woolsey and Camp fires
November 12
November 12
Lily Lines: She was trapped by flames in California. Here’s what she told her husband.
Plus, Michelle Obama opens up about her struggle with infertility
A mother is being charged for the death of her son, who drowned in a flood. The NAACP says the case smacks of racism.
Dazia Lee lost her 1-year-old son when she thought the worst of Hurricane Florence was over
November 2
November 2
This 24-year-old woman escaped the devastation of Indonesia’s quake-tsunami. Others haven’t been so lucky.
More than 61,000 have fled their destroyed homes and are growing increasingly desperate as aid remains scarce
October 4
October 4
A woman rescued and treated displaced pets during Hurricane Florence. Authorities arrested her for it.
Tammie Hedges is accused of practicing veterinary medicine without a license
September 25
September 25
It seemed like the worst of Florence was over. Then she lost her baby son in a flood.
Dazia Lee was trying to hold onto her 1-year-old when the water ripped him away