the foundation donations, the questions and the cash. a u.s. disaster assistance team is on its way to nepal after a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake devastated the country. more than 2,000 people now confirmed killed including at least 3 americans. search and rescue crews are combing through the rubble looking for survivors as aftershocks ripple across the region. david piper is live in thailand with the latest. david? reporter: hi, arthel. there s a huge international effort to help nepal in the time of need. search teams are pouring into the country as it s becoming apparent how big the disaster is and worrying times for the survivors of the quake. a powerful aftershock felt across the region today causing more avalanches on mt. everest