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Thousands told to evacuate as fast-moving Mountain Fire explodes in Southern California

Over 130 homes have been destroyed in a wind-fueled wildfire in Southern California that has grown to over 20,000 acres, officials said Thursday as firefighters continued to try to control the ...

Moment vehicle explodes on quiet New York street

Officials are still investigating the cause of the blast, which damaged homes and vehicles.

Fireworks destroy van after exploding in blaze

Fire crews left the scene early on Saturday but work is being carried out on the road.

3 People Killed and 4 Injured in Mississippi Bridge Collapse

A bridge over the Strong River in Simpson County that was being demolished collapsed in a “work site accident,” the authorities said.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

US gets $100m settlement for Baltimore bridge collapse

The US justice department sued the owners of the Dali container ship after it crashed into a bridge in Baltimore in March.

Repairing Scotland's historic 'Harry Potter' bridge

Engineers have been working day and night on the Glenfinnan Viaduct as part of a £3.4m restoration project.

At least 94 people killed after fuel tanker explodes in Nigeria

At least 94 people were killed and 50 others wounded when the driver of a fuel tanker lost control and it crashed and exploded in northern Nigeria, police said.

Boeing-made satellite explodes in space after experiencing "anomaly"

Since the breakup, the U.S. Space Force is now tracking "around 20 associated pieces" of the satellite in space.

World - CBS News - October 23

Molotov cocktail explodes in a Chilean high school, injuring at least 35

Authorities say a homemade firebomb has exploded inside a public high school in Chile and ignited a blaze that injured at least 35 people

World - ABC News - October 23

Car bomb explodes outside police station in Mexico, wounding 3 officers

A car bomb left outside a police station in western Mexico has wounded three people

World - ABC News - October 24

Briton died while climbing bridge for social media, Spanish authorities say

The unidentified 26-year-old man fell to his death while creating social media content, according to local authorities.

"Mornings Memory:" Behind the scenes of "Bridge of Spies" with Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks

In this Mornings Memory, we revisit Gayle King's 2015 interview with Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks about the making of "Bridge of Spies," the hit film that earned six Oscar nominations.

3 dead and 4 injured in Mississippi bridge collapse, sheriff says

MENDENHALL, Miss. (AP) — At least three people died and four were critically injured after a Mississippi bridge, in the process of being demolished, collapsed Wednesday afternoon while work was ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

3 people killed, several injured in Mississippi bridge collapse

The bridge was closed to traffic when it collapsed while a work crew was prepping it for demolition, authorities said.

Truth behind man who 'bought wrong London bridge'

Is the myth that a man bought the wrong London Bridge real? His grandson tells BBC London the truth.

A historically Black community grapples with lasting impacts after Baltimore bridge collapse

As the dust settled after the deadly collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, residents of Turner Station found themselves facing an uncertain future.

Biden mourns ‘devastation’ of bridge collapse at Georgia’s Sapelo Island

President Biden released a statement mourning the “devastation” after a bridge collapsed on Georgia’s Sapelo Island, killing 7 people. “We are heartbroken to learn about the ferry dock walkway ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

Operators of vessel that destroyed Baltimore's Key Bridge to pay nearly $102M: DOJ

The operators of the vessel that destroyed Baltimore’s Key Bridge have agreed to pay nearly $102 million for costs stemming from the federal response.

Owner, operator of ship that rammed into Baltimore bridge settles with DOJ

The owner and operator of the cargo ship that rammed and caused the collapse of a Baltimore bridge earlier this year settled a civil lawsuit that was brought by the Department of Justice (DOJ) last ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Companies to Pay $101.9 Million to Settle Baltimore Bridge Collapse Lawsuit

The suit by the Justice Department was filed last month and laid out what investigators had learned about the ship’s short and catastrophic journey.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Cohere launches new AI models to bridge global language divide

Cohere released two new open weight AI models from its Aya initiative that looks to expand LLM performance for languages other than English.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 24

China bridge demolitions misrepresented in posts about N.Korea destroying links with South

World - Yahoo News - October 25

Ship Owner in Baltimore Bridge Collapse Will Pay $102 Million for Cleanup

Grace Ocean Private Ltd. and manager Synergy Marine Group will pay the Justice Department for damages, but the money will not cover the estimated $2 billion cost of replacing the Francis Scott Key ...

Business - Inc. - October 25

Why A Bridge Deal Makes Sense For St. Louis Blues, Jake Neighbours

2020 first-round pick signed two-year, $7.5 million extension Tuesday, can use teammates, past Blues as examples for future contract; could have been RFA next summer, will be RFA again when next ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

"Beg-Knows America": Stories on Chattanooga's Walnut Street Bridge

In this week's "Beg-Knows America," David Begnaud heads to Chattanooga, connecting with locals who share their personal journeys and inspiring acts of kindness.

Two men find purpose on Chattanooga's Walnut Street Bridge

In a 48-hour journey through Chattanooga, CBS News contributor David Begnaud found two men whose stories of compassion and self-expression reveal the power of human connection.

Yellowstone, Denali Bridges Among Dozens Included in Federal Upgrade Grants

Outdated bridges across the country will see an infusion of federal dollars from a Biden administration infrastructure law.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Gas tanker explosion kills more than 140 people and injures dozens more in Nigeria

More than 140 people, including children, are dead in Nigeria after an overturned gasoline tanker truck exploded in flames while they tried to scoop up fuel

World - ABC News - October 16

More than 90 killed, 50 injured after gasoline tanker explodes in Nigeria, police say

More than 90 people are killed and 50 injured after a gasoline tanker explodes in Nigeria, police say