Disasters and Accidents
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Concordia Wreck at Risk of Collapse, Spilling
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Thu Feb 9, 2012 09:48 AM ET | 0
The capsized Concordia is shifting closer to a dangerous drop off as workers scramble to contain contamination. Read more
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Ice-Breakers Battle Europe's Big Chill
Posted Thu Feb 9, 2012 05:00 AM ET | 0
Temperatures fell to -13 degrees Fahrenheit in Berlin as the current cold front that has claimed hundreds of lives in eastern Europe makes its way west. Read more
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Concordia Not the First Sunk by Treacherous Reef
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Tue Feb 7, 2012 03:43 PM ET | 0
The razor-like rocks off the Tuscan island of Giglio have taken down more than a dozen ancient ships. Read more
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Wide Angle: Costa Concordia
Posted Fri Feb 3, 2012 05:54 PM ET
The Costa Concordia disaster began early in 2012. The story captured the attention of many because of the actions of the captain, and the environmental and human impact of such a massive disaster. Read more
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Body Found as Concordia Fuel Pumping Delayed
Posted Mon Jan 30, 2012 09:24 AM ET | 0
Heavy weather forced salvage crews to suspend pumping thousands of tonnes of fuel from the wrecked Costa Concordia liner Saturday. Read more
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The Concordia: Recounting a Disaster: Photos
Posted Thu Jan 26, 2012 12:43 PM ET | 0
Just what happened on the night of Jan. 13 that led to the disastrous sinking of the Concordia cruise ship? An account is emerging. Read more
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Sarah Burke's Death: Can Gear Keep Up With Skiers?
Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Jan 23, 2012 09:24 AM ET | 0
Helmets and other protective gear can only do so much to prevent serious injuries and deaths for high-flying skiers. Read more
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Japan Wants UN Atomic Agency in Fukushima
Posted Mon Jan 23, 2012 07:04 AM ET | 0
Tokyo wants an international seal of approval for the energy-hungry country's nuclear industry, but has failed to inspire confidence. Read more
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Satellite Photos Stricken Cruise Ship from Orbit: Big Pic
Posted Wed Jan 18, 2012 05:31 PM ET | 0
An Earth observation satellite has captured a high-resolution view of the stricken Costa Concordia in Tuscan waters. Read more
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Warnings of Ecological Timebomb After Italy Ship Wreck
Posted Tue Jan 17, 2012 12:18 PM ET | 0
Fears rose of an environmental disaster from a wrecked cruise ship in an area of outstanding natural beauty in Italy on Tuesday. Read more
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Scorned Cruise Ship Captain Not Alone in History
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Tue Jan 17, 2012 11:58 AM ET | 0
The captain of the wrecked Costa Concordia allegedly abandoned ship -- like many captains before him. Read more
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'Doomsday Clock' Ticks One Minute Toward Destruction
Posted Wed Jan 11, 2012 09:00 AM ET | 0
Security experts update the hands of doom -- one minute closer to imminent destruction. Read more
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Dakar Rally 1st Day Overshadowed by Death
Posted Sun Jan 1, 2012 06:04 PM ET | 0
Jorge Martinez Boero had a heart attack after falling from his motorcycle. Read more
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Drunk Drivers More Likely to Drink Beer
Posted by Eric Niiler Fri Dec 30, 2011 01:12 PM ET | 0
Wine consumption is linked to fewer drunk driving deaths. Read more
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Russian Nuclear Sub Fire Finally Extinguished
Posted Fri Dec 30, 2011 12:19 PM ET | 0
A fire that engulfed a nuclear submarine undergoing repairs in Russia's Murmansk region is now out. Read more
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