Tokyo Issues Tap Water Warning for Infants

Infants in and around Tokyo should not drink tap water, a Tokyo official said Wednesday, after radioactive iodine was detected in the capital’s water supply.

Japanese Scramble to Avert Meltdowns as Nuclear Crisis Deepens After Quake

Japanese officials said Sunday they presumed partial meltdowns had occurred at two crippled reactors and that they were facing serious cooling problems at three more.

On Edge of Disaster, Town Reels From Tsunami

The scenes of destruction in one sleepy town are especially frightening because they are far from the worst-hit areas.