tsunami

It's one thing to have flooding in Michigan, but Tsunamis? The Mitten does have its own stormy version.

At least seven taxi drivers in the coastal town of Ishinomaki have claimed that they've picked up "phantom" passengers, almost five years after the tsunami.

Many of you are wondering how you can help the Japanese people, in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that has struck the island nation. Here are some organizations involved in the rescue and recovery effort that you can donate to.

Watch the live coverage of the tsunami watch in Hawaii provided by CBS.

An 8.9 magnitude earthquake hit Japan, killing at least 32 people. This is the world's fifth biggest since 1900. Tsunami warnings are in effect for Hawaii, California, Oregon and Alaska. You can watch live coverage after the jump.