Nepal earthquke

New Jerseyans are joining in the international effort to assist the victims of the Nepal disaster. A powerful earthquake, measured at 7.8 on the Richter scale, struck this already-impoverished country Saturday.

Marisa Eve Girawong, the New Jersey doctor who died in an avalanche at the base of Mt. Everest after Saturday's earthquake in Nepal, is being remembered by colleagues for her kindness and sense of adventure.

Facebook has activated its "Safety Check" feature in response to the earthquake in Nepal. The feature, launched in October, allows users to tell friends and family they are safe if they are in the middle of a disaster area.