breaking

7.2 Magnitude Quake Hits Southern California

Adrian Chen · 04/04/10 07:01PM

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit southern California and northern Mexico at 3:30 this afternoon, local time. The quake's epicenter was 108 miles east of Tijuana in Baja California. The quake was felt throughout the LA area, and there have been scattered reports of damages. [NYT]

6.7 Aftershock Hits Chile

Adrian Chen · 03/15/10 09:56PM

Chile can't catch a break: Another 6.7 magnitude aftershock hit 45 miles off the coast.

Armed Robbers Storm Poker Tournament on Live TV UPDATED

Maureen O'Connor · 03/06/10 03:08PM

Panic swept over Berlin's Grand Hyatt today when a group of burglars carrying Kalashnikov assault rifles waltzed into a European Poker Tour tournament and made off with $1.2 million, before a live television broadcast. UPDATED

Armed Robbers Make Off with European Poker Tournament Jackpot

nightintern · 03/06/10 02:23PM

Moments ago in Berlin—and on live television—armed robbers raided the Hyatt hotel that was hosting a European Poker Tournament event and left with a reported €1 million. Inside, video of the panic that ensued as the robbery happened.