Testimony continues in Rockbridge County gas station explosion
On day one of the trial into the deadly Rockbridge County gas station explosion, the Commonwealth Attorney stated the defendant overfilled gasoline tanks by more than 800 gallons – an action alleged to have played a role in the 2019 explosion.
Public works facility struck by lightning
A van was rolled by the explosion, which spread debris to a nearby parking lot. (Recorder photo by Gavin Dressler) COVINGTON — Unexpected storms severely damaged Covington’s Public Works facility early last Friday morning. Shortly after midnight, a lightning strike is believed to have struck the metal fence surrounding the public works facility on West
therecorderonline.comUnion, company to head investigation into cause of Cleveland-Cliffs’ Burns Harbor blast
Union and company officials will work together to determine the cause of a small explosion at Cleveland-Cliffs’ Burns Harbor facility on Tuesday, but whether state regulators would be investigating for possible violations is unknown at this time.
chicagotribune.com5 teenagers hospitalized after shooting near Colorado high school
Five teenagers were hospitalized Monday after a shooting near a high school in Colorado, according to local police. Authorities said the shooting occurred at a local park north of Aurora Central High School. CBS Denver reports on what we know so far.
news.yahoo.comFBI leads investigation into explosion in downtown Nashville
FBI leads investigation into explosion in downtown Nashville Investigators are now combing the crime scene in Nashville, Tennessee, starting with the identification of the R.V. The explosion scattered debris for several blocks setting cars on fire and shattering buildings. Jeff Pegues reports.
cbsnews.comMassive “intentional” explosion in downtown Nashville leaves 3 wounded
Massive “intentional” explosion in downtown Nashville leaves 3 wounded A massive explosion on Christmas morning in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, left at least three people wounded. Authorities described the explosion as "intentional. Jessi Mitchell has more.
cbsnews.comVideos and photos emerging on social media of Beirut explosion
A massive explosion happened in Beirut on Tuesday, causing immense damage and destruction, according to multiple reports. The explosion happened in downtown Beirut, and according to reports, was big enough to have a mushroom cloud rise above the capital city. Videos and photos of the explosion and its destruction have started to surface on social media, and words don’t do justice to how much devastation this explosion has on the city. I felt like I’m dying, I still can’t believe it #Lebanon #Beirut pic.twitter.com/EMTS470FOH — Ahmad M. Yassine | أحمد م. ياسين (@Lobnene_Blog) August 4, 2020BREAKING: Massive explosion in Beirut.
Trump: Massive explosion in Beirut was likely an 'attack'
WASHINGTON President Donald Trump said U.S. military generals have told him that they think the massive explosion that rocked Beirut on Tuesday, killing more than 70 people, was likely a bomb. I've met with some of our great generals and they just seem to feel that this was not some kind of manufacturing explosion type of an event. They seem to think it was an attack. It was a bomb of some kind.The explosion flattened much of a port and damaged buildings across the capital, sending a giant mushroom cloud into the sky. The death toll, which currently stands at more than 70, and more than 3,000 others were injured, with bodies buried in the rubble, officials said.
Second explosion rocks Bangkok after deadly attack
Police in Bangkok are investigating a second explosion that happened less than 24 hours after a blast killed at least 18 people and wounded more than 100 others. Authorities also released CCTV footage of a suspect connected to the first bombing on Monday. Charlie D’Agata reports.
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