Magnitude 7.0 earthquake hits Haiti

by Associated Press
January 12, 2010

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - A strong earthquake hit the impoverished country of Haiti on Tuesday, where a hospital collapsed and people were screaming for help. Other buildings also were damaged.

There were no immediate reports of deaths or injuries, but an analyst at the U.S. Geological Survey said there could be substantial damage and casualties. Powerful aftershocks were felt in the first hour. the rest