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How You Can Help the Tornado Victims in the South

As residents begin the daunting task of cleanup after the storm destruction, here are some ways you can help from wherever you are.

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Threatened by Quake and Radiation, Japanese Mayor Turns to YouTube For Help

Katsunobu Sakurai, the mayor of a devastated town in Japan’s Fukushima Prefecture that felt all but forgotten, sent out a digital appeal for aid last month with little hope he would be heard. Turns out the world was listening.

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Iconic Buildings Shine Japan’s Colors to Encourage Relief Effort

In a show of solidarity with the stricken island nation, landmarks across the world glowed the red and white of Japan’s national flag beginning Monday evening.

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North Korea’s $500,000 Donation to Japan: Why That’s a Big Chunk of Change

Japan’s neighbor has taken notice of the quake-stricken nation, and is helping out with a $500,000 donation.

Residents are evacuated from the Fukushima nuclear facilities damaged in Friday's massive earthquake

Online Offering: Send Aid to Japan Using Social Media

Here’s how you can help out without going AFK.

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Disaster Relief: How to Help From Inside Japan

We understand the urge to head north to help, but there are many ways you can have your hand in recovery right from where you are.

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How You Can Help the Earthquake and Tsunami Victims in Japan

The first thing on most people’s mind after hearing the news of a disaster like the earthquake in Japan is, What can I do to help?

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How To Save A Life: Is Giffords’ Intern A Hero?

He says no, but NewsFeed thinks he definitely fits the bill. 

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Yet Another Blow: Haiti Braces For Tropical Storm

If current weather models hold, a tropical storm (or quite possible a hurricane) could be crossing the ravaged Haitian landscape by late Friday night. The U.S. government advises outsiders to stay away.

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Cholera Outbreak Hits Haiti

The devastation continues for Haiti.