Latest Evacuations News

Drag story hour at library canceled after suspicious package and threats, authorities say

Mar. 23, 2024 17:46 PM EDT

LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — A scheduled “Drag Queen Story Hour” at a Pennsylvania library that had drawn opposition was canceled Saturday after a suspicious package was found in the building and two blocks were evacuated after threats were reported, authorities said. ...

Japanese emperor and empress visit towns hit by Jan. 1 quake and console thousands of homeless

Mar. 22, 2024 09:41 AM EDT

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Friday visited towns in the north-central region of Noto to pray for victims of the deadly New Year's Day earthquake and console thousands of homeless living in evacuation centers. The magnitude 7.6 quake killed 241...

Haitians emerge from homes during brief respite from gang violence. Hours later, gunfire erupts

Mar. 21, 2024 22:27 PM EDT

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haitians rushed to buy food and other basic supplies Thursday as they emerged from their homes during a rare respite from gang violence, but gunfire erupted in downtown Port-au-Prince hours later. Female street vendors balancing heavy loads on their...

Top former US generals say failures of Biden administration in planning drove chaotic fall of Kabul

Mar. 20, 2024 00:54 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The top two U.S. generals who oversaw the evacuation of Afghanistan as it fell to the Taliban in August 2021 blamed the Biden administration for the chaotic departure, telling lawmakers Tuesday that it inadequately planned for the evacuation and did not order it in time. ...

Russia says it will evacuate 9,000 children from a border region being targeted by Ukraine

Mar. 19, 2024 13:12 PM EDT

Russia plans to evacuate about 9,000 children from a border region because it is being shelled continuously by Ukraine, an official said Tuesday, reflecting Kyiv's increasing focus on striking targets behind a front line that has barely shifted in recent months. The children will be...

BP oil refinery in Indiana resumes normal operations weeks after power outage, temporary shutdown

Mar. 19, 2024 13:11 PM EDT

WHITING, Ind. (AP) — BP’s sprawling oil refinery in northwest Indiana has resumed normal operations more than six weeks after a power outage prompted the energy giant to temporarily shut down the complex and evacuate workers. BP spokesperson Christina Audisho said Tuesday that...

Norwegian safety body criticizes cruise ship that nearly ran aground in 2019 storm

Mar. 19, 2024 06:18 AM EDT

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A cruise ship at the center of a dramatic evacuation off north Norway five years ago should never have left port because it was not up to safety standards, officials said Tuesday, adding that it could have developed into one of the worst disasters at sea in modern...

Israelis evacuated from the Lebanese border wonder if they'll ever return

Mar. 19, 2024 00:07 AM EDT

KIRYAT SHMONA, Israel (AP) — For four years, Sivan Shoshani Partush recruited families for Kibbutz Malkiya, a community of around 400 that she calls her “little slice of heaven.” It wasn’t a hard sell: spacious homes, beautiful nature, paths winding through manicured lawns, and a slower...

AP PHOTOS: Boston celebrates St. Patrick's Day; Biden holds White House brunch with Irish leader

Mar. 17, 2024 23:17 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — While some American cities celebrated St. Patrick's Day a day early this weekend, Boston, one of the most Irish cities in the country, held its parades and festivities on Sunday, or March 17. Crowds of green-clad revelers lined the streets for the South Boston St....

Iceland's latest volcanic eruption is decreasing in power, and defenses are holding

Mar. 17, 2024 06:17 AM EDT

GRINDAVIK, Iceland (AP) — Lava from a volcanic eruption in Iceland flowed Sunday toward defenses around the town of Grindavik, which have so far held the molten rock back from the evacuated community. Scientists said the eruption appeared to be weakening and would probably peter...