Breaking News: Japan to Raise Nuclear Alert to Highest Level

Japan reportedly decides to raise severity level of nuclear plant crisis to 7, equal to 1986 Chernobyl disaster.

Sports News: A’s raise $50,000 & Hideki Matsui donates $620,000 to help Japan

Hideki Matsui figures if he has a good season in his first year with the Oakland Athletics it could provide some strength for his struggling countrymen back home in Japan. His new club wants to do its part, too.

New Music: Freeway “HAM Extreme”

Produced by Young L from The Pack, Freezer goes extremely HAM with his latest recording. Off his joint project with Diamond Supply Co, Diamond In The Ruff. Artwork designed by FrankTheButcher in honor of the people in Japan.

News: Radiation Found In Massachusetts Rainwater Likely From Japan

This is some scary information. According to health officials, one sample of Massachusetts rainwater has registered very low concentrations of radiation, most likely from the Japanese nuclear power plant damaged earlier this month by an earthquake and tsunami. Read more after the jump.

Breaking News: 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan, Tsunami Advisory in Effect!

However, authorities have issued a tsunami advisory Monday morning (Japan time) for coastal areas of Miyagi Prefecture in northeastern Japan after a 6.5-magnitude quake struck the region. Details after the jump.

(Update) Japanese Repair Quake-Ravaged Road In Just Six Days

What I would like to know is how is this even possible.Due to the extensive damage in Japan caused by the massive earthquake and resultant tsunami on March 11, many have questioned if the island nation can recover in a year, much less a few months.New Photos after the jump.

Music News: Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, And Eminem To Help Raise Money For Japan Relief

Bey, Nicki, and Em have joined many others in raising money for the Japan relief fund. Songs for Japan, a 38 track album, can be purchased on iTunes until next month when it will be available for actual purchase. The proceeds will be donated to the Japanese Red Cross Society. Hit the jump for more details and the full track listing.

Video: Nuclear Plant Worker Recounts the Earthquake

I know i would never want this to happen to me. "Run means run" in any language says a U.S. worker at Japanese reactor. David Mattingly reports. (CNN)

Tech: U.S. robots aid Japanese relief efforts

As Japan's disaster evolves, so too are the measures taken to mitigate the chaos. One such initiative comes from U.S. military contractor iRobot, which will help Japan's army incorporate robots into their recovery efforts.
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News: Tsunami Muck Yields Valuable Belongings

CNN's Gary Tuchman shows us how valuable personal belongings are being found among wreckage.

Culture: YouTube Launches Service To Help Find Tsunami Victims

It’s called “The Shousoku portal”. Its called, The Shousoku portal contains videos of displaced victims looking for loved ones, with videos being produced by TV networks and stations in Japan.

World News: Survivors Of Japan Earthquake And Tsunami

Survivors of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan share their stories with CNN. Very Sad people are lost don't even know what to do a very big mess.

News: Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Relief: How To Help

 We are all aware of the 8.9 magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami that ripped through Japan a week ago, killing or misplacing natives and tourists there.  There are nearly 16,600 people dead or missing and while many  have donated to relief efforts already, there is still more work to be done.  Relief teams must continue to search for survivors and attempt to contain nuclear radiation from the three nuclear plants that may be approaching meltdown.  More Info Inside

Video: Earthquake Survivor Returns To U.S.

CNN's Thelma Gutierrez introduces us to a quake survivor who shot dramatic video of his escape.

World News: Japan tsunami relief turns students to oragami

Toronto university students are using the ancient art of origami to help raise money for disaster-stricken Japan.

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News: Second explosion at Japan nuclear plant

Nine people are reported injured after a second explosion at the Fukushima nuclear plant in the east of Japan's Honsu island earlier today. On Saturday a similar blast hit the N° 1 reactor at the power station caused by the devestating earthquake and tsunami believed to have killed over 10,000.

News: Video: Escaping Death: Man Trapped In Car During Tsunami

With thousands dead and many more still missing after the earthquake and tsunami that hit northeast Japan, one man describes being inside a car swept away by the raging water. Catch the full story after the jump.