Tibet earthquake kills 16, injures dozens, destroys hundreds of homes

A magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck China's Tibet region late Thursday, killing at least 16 people, local authorities said. More than 300 homes were destroyed in the Nagqu region, and injuries rose to 76 while the death toll remained at 16, according to officials. The quake hit a mountainous, sparsely populated area and was described by China's state broadcaster CCTV as the region's biggest in five years. Rescue efforts continue.