A rare cosmic eruption is expected to occur in the Milky Way in the coming months — an outburst so bright that a “new” star will seemingly appear for a short time in the night sky. The event, known as a nova, will be a once-in-a-lifetime skywatching opportunity for those in the Northern Hemisphere, according… Continue reading Nova explosion will be visible to naked eye in rare stargazing event
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Father of Tennessee Titans player Caleb Farley killed in N.C. house explosion
“We’re looking into an issue of natural gas, but the investigation is ongoing,” Kent Greene, director of fire services and emergency management, told reporters. One other person, described as a friend of Caleb Farley, was injured in the explosion, Greene said. Fire officials found him leaving the premises when they arrived, and his injuries were… Continue reading Father of Tennessee Titans player Caleb Farley killed in N.C. house explosion
Sixth person dies from injuries days after Pennsylvania house explosion
PLUM, Pa. — The co-owner of a home that exploded in western Pennsylvania last weekend has died from injuries he suffered in the blast, which also killed his wife and four other people. Paul Oravitz, 56, who had severe burns over most of his body, died Wednesday in a Pittsburgh hospital, four days after the… Continue reading Sixth person dies from injuries days after Pennsylvania house explosion
At least 10 dead in powerful explosion in the Dominican Republic
SAN CRISTOBAL, Dominican Republic — The death toll from a powerful explosion near the capital of the Dominican Republic rose to 10 on Tuesday as firefighters searched through smoldering rubble, authorities said. More than 50 people were injured in Monday’s explosion at a bustling commercial center in the city of San Cristobal, located just west of Santo… Continue reading At least 10 dead in powerful explosion in the Dominican Republic
Massive explosion at gas station in Russia’s Dagestan kills 35
A massive explosion at a gas station in Russia’s southern republic of Dagestan killed 35 people and injured scores more, Russian officials said Tuesday. Russia’s Health Ministry said 115 people were injured in the blast and subsequent fire, and 35 of them died, including three children. A total of 65 of those injured, including 16… Continue reading Massive explosion at gas station in Russia’s Dagestan kills 35
4 dead, 1 missing after Pennsylvania house explosion
Four people are dead and one person is missing after a house exploded in southwest Pennsylvania on Saturday morning, officials said. The explosion occurred in the area of Rustic Ridge Drive and Brookside Drive in Plum Borough, about 20 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, according to a Facebook post from the Allegheny County Government, which added… Continue reading 4 dead, 1 missing after Pennsylvania house explosion
Massive explosion hits mechanical plant near Moscow
A massive explosion rocked a factory in the Moscow region on Wednesday, injuring dozens and blowing out windows in nearby buildings, local officials said. At least 38 people were hurt with five in intensive care as a result of the blast at the Zagorsk optical-mechanical plant in the city of Sergiev Posad, northeast of the… Continue reading Massive explosion hits mechanical plant near Moscow