Senate group OKs Medicaid for Micronesian migrants
The latest version of the U.S. Senate immigration reform bill restores Medicaid eligibility to migrants from three Pacific island nations in Micronesia. Full story
Moon's Shadow on Earth Seen from Space During Solar Eclipse
A NASA Earth-observing satellite has captured the moon's shadow darkening a patch of the Pacific Ocean during Thursday's stunning "ring of fire" solar eclipse. Full story
'Ring of fire' eclipse crosses Australia, Pacific
The moon glided between the Earth and sun, blocking everything but a dazzling ring of light, for the few skygazers lucky enough to see Friday's "ring of fire" eclipse in northern Australia and the South Pacific. Full story
Fires threaten thousands of California homes
Nearly 1,000 firefighters are using a combination of ground teams and air attacks to keep wildfires from destroying homes in Southern California. Miguel Almaguer reports.
TODAY anchors take on great American adventure
In the span of a week, the TODAY anchors will dip their toes into both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, soak up the sun in Hawaii, take in the sights at the country’s first national park, Yellowstone, and more.
5 saved, 2 missing after balloon goes into Pacific
A hot-air tourist balloon carrying seven people in Peru has fallen into the Pacific Ocean, and authorities say they have rescued five women while the craft's pilot and another man remain missing. Full story
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‘Kon-Tiki’ recounts Pacific crossing on a raft
A new movie out today, “Kon-Tiki” is based on the true story of six men who crossed the Pacific ocean on a wooden raft. NBC’s Keir Simmons reports.
Samoa Air now charging passengers by weight
Some are criticizing airline Samoa Air’s new policy of charging their passengers by their weight instead of their seat. Company officials are saying it is only fair to charge by weight, and not one passenger has refused to step on the scale yet.
First images of Space-X Dragon capsule revealed
The Space-X Dragon capsule splashed down in the Pacific Ocean carrying more than a ton of cargo from the International Space Station and is currently being hauled back to land for research.
South Pacific earthquake triggers tsunami alert
Rachel Maddow reports the breaking news of an 8.0 magnitude earthquake that has struck in the Solomon Islands, generating a tsunami and triggering warnings and watches across the South Pacific.
Rescue at sea for sailors in the Pacific
A couple is pulled from the Pacific Ocean after their yacht was pushed over by rough seas. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.
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