northeastern coast News

Powerful Blizzard Takes Aim at Northeastern U.S.

The northeastern United States braced on Friday morning for a blizzard that could drop up to three feet (nearly one meter) of snow through Saturday and bring travel to a halt. Blizzard warnings were in effect from New Jersey through …

Strong Earthquake Rattles Tsunami-Weary Japan

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 hit Japan’s northeastern coast on Sunday, prompting a brief tsunami warning for the area still recovering from a devastating quake and killer wave four months ago. Residents in coastal areas were warned …