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Gas Leak Results in House Explosion in New Bedford

BJ Ragone — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:23:13 +0000

Police are reporting that a gas leak has resulted in a house explosion in New Bedford near Richmond Street.

Texas Fertilizer Plant Explodes; Mass Injuries Reported

Chris Kissel — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:47:32 +0000

An explosion in West, TX, just outside of Waco, spread fires across multiple buildings and injured an unknown number of people earlier tonight.

The explosion occurred at the West Fertilizer Plant shortly before 8 PM CT

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How Newspaper Front Pages Covered the Boston Bombings

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:08:06 +0000

Yesterday's twin bombings at the Boston Marathon dominated the front pages of newspapers everywhere. We gathered a few from the Newseum for you to take a look at how various publications across the country shared the story.

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Watch Video of 2013 Boston Marathon Explosions

BJ Ragone — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:10:54 +0000

The Boston Marathon was rocked by a series of explosions near the finish line of the race on Monday afternoon.

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Human Error Cause of Springfield Gas Leak Explosion

Jack Peterson — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:51:51 +0000

State Fire Marshal Stephan Coan says a gas company worker responding to reports of a natural gas leak in Springield punctured a pipe and an unknown spark ignited a massive explosion that injured 18 people.

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Two Killed In Massive Home Explosion in Indiana

BJ Ragone — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:52:15 +0000

An accidental home explosion has left dozens of homes damaged, and two people dead in Indiana.

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Tanker Truck Explodes On Louisiana Highway

BJ Ragone — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:56:39 +0000

Video has appeared online of a tanker truck accident on a highway near Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The video seems more like an expensive Hollywood stunt, than real life.

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