Nation May 25 There's no longer a risk of explosion from a damaged California chemical tank. Here's what to know By Dylan Lovan, Associated Press
World May 23 Deadliest coal mine explosion in years kills at least 82 people in China, state media say A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern Shanxi province killed at least 82 people, local officials said Saturday, in what was the country’s deadliest mining accident in recent years. By Associated Press
Nation May 23 Explosion at New York City shipyard kills 1 and injures 36, officials say One person has died after a fire and two explosions Friday at a New York City shipyard, officials say. By Michael R. Sisak, Rebecca Boone, Associated Press
World Mar 13 Explosion rocks state-organized rally in Tehran after Israeli warning Israel had warned earlier Friday that it would operate in the area in central Tehran. By Jon Gambrell, David Rising, Mike Corder, Associated Press
World Mar 08 Police investigate an explosion outside the U.S. Embassy in Oslo, Norway Police in Norway were investigating an explosion early Sunday outside the U.S. Embassy in Oslo, the capital of the Scandinavian country, officials said. By Stefanie Dazio, Matthew Lee, Associated Press
Nov 04 2 Massachusetts men arrested after explosion at Harvard Medical School, FBI says By Michael Casey, Leah Willingham, Associated Press The blast occurred early Saturday on the fourth floor of Harvard Medical School. No one was injured. The building houses labs and offices associated with the medical school’s neurobiology department. Continue reading
Aug 11 1 dead, dozens hurt or trapped after explosion at U.S. Steel plant in Pennsylvania By Marc Levy, Michael Casey, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press An explosion at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh has left dozens injured or trapped under the rubble, with emergency workers on site trying to rescue them. Continue reading
Feb 27 At least 11 dead and scores injured in Congo after blasts at M23 rebel leaders' rally, rebels say By Janvier Barhahiga, Associated Press At least 11 people have been killed and scores injured in the eastern Congo city of Bukavu where explosions struck a rally held by leaders of the M23 rebel group that took control of the city earlier this month. Continue reading
Oct 16 Gasoline tanker explodes in Nigeria, killing more than 140 people are killed injuring dozens By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press More than 140 people, including children, have died and dozens were injured in Nigeria after an overturned gasoline tanker truck exploded in flames while they were trying to scoop up fuel pouring from the vehicle. Continue reading
Dec 18 At least 13 dead, 178 injured after a massive fuel depot explosion in Guinea's capital By Boubacar Diallo, Associated Press It is not clear what caused the explosion that damaged the heart of the Kaloum administrative district that's home to most government offices. Continue reading