Rescuers scramble to find Venezuela earthquake survivors. And, SCOTUS rules on asylum

Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories Rescuers are continuing their search through rubble for thousands of people who are still missing in Venezuela after two devastating earthquakes struck on Wednesday night. The Venezuelan government says that at least 235 people are confirmed dead and thousands have been injured. The quakes struck the capital city of Caracas and surrounding areas, resulting in widespread destruction and overwhelming local response efforts. Officials warn that the death toll is likely to rise as the search efforts continue. The last earthquake of comparable magnitude to hit Caracas happened in 1967, when more than 200 people were killed by a magnitude 6.7 quake. Wednesday's quakes measured at magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5. Residents walk among the rubble of building damaged in earthquakes the previous day in Catia La Mar, Venezuela Pedro Mattey/AP hide caption toggle caption Pedro Mattey/AP 🎧 Some people in the capital say that certain areas there resemble a war zone because so many buildings have completely collapsed, reporter Manuel Rueda tells Up First . The destruction has left thousands of people homeless and sleeping in parks at night. Some individuals whose buildings may not have collapsed are also choosing to sleep outside for fear of aftershocks. …