MANAGUA (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck on Saturday off the Pacific coast of the central American nation of Nicaragua, the U.S. Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of damage. Full story
Alvin the submersible is going on a cross-country journey after a $41 million upgrade. Full story
Officials say the pilot ejected when the plane developed trouble, and was able to contact rescue teams.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A couple is pulled from the Pacific Ocean after their yacht was pushed over by rough seas. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.
The Springs Fire rages along the Pacific Ocean north of the Ventura County Line May 2, 2013. A wind-driven wildfire raging along the California coast north of Los Angeles prompted the evacuation of hundreds of homes and a university campus on Thursday as flames engulfed several farm buildings and re
Smoke plums fill the sky over the Pacific Ocean from a wildfire burning towards Point Mugu on Pacific Coast Highway in Ventura County May 2, 2013. A wind-driven brush fire raging northwest of Los Angeles prompted the evacuation of hundreds of homes and a university campus on Thursday as flames engul
Actress Mitzi Gaynor, star of the 1958 film "South Pacific", poses as she arrives at the opening night gala of the TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood April 25, 2013. REUTERS/Fred Prouser (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)
