Tag: Fire
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Russia accuses U.S. of adding fuel to the fire, 1,000 days after war began
Russia accuses U.S. of adding fuel to the fire, 1,000 days after war began – CBS News Watch CBS News Russia said that Ukraine fired six American-made long-range missiles into Russia, apparently targeting a military facility. The strike occurred Tuesday, exactly 1,000 days since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. CBS News…
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Proposal to allow Bible teachings in Texas public grade schools draws intense fire, praise
Austin, Texas — Texas public schools could use teachings from the Bible in lessons as an option for students from kindergarten through fifth grade under a proposal that drew hours of testimony Monday and follows Republican-led efforts in other states to incorporate more religious teaching into classrooms. Teachers and parents gave impassioned testimony for and…
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Notre Dame set to reopen after fire
Notre Dame set to reopen after fire – CBS News Watch CBS News Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral is set to reopen more than five years after a devastating fire almost destroyed the iconic landmark. Elaine Cobbe takes a look at the restoration process. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live…
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10 newborn babies killed after fire engulfs hospital ward in northern India, injuring 16 others, authorities say
A fire tore through a neonatal intensive care unit in a hospital in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies and injuring 16 others, authorities said. The fire occurred late Friday at a hospital in Jhansi city in India’s Uttar Pradesh state. Officials said the blaze spread quickly through the ward, where 55 infants were being…
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Cellphone battery sparks fire, evacuations on Southwest flight at Denver International Airport
Everyone on board a Southwest Airlines flight at Denver International Airport was evacuated safely Friday morning after a cellphone battery ignited. It happened on board Southwest Airlines Flight 3316 before 7 a.m. as the plane was getting ready to depart for the William P. Hobby Airport Houston. Southwest Airlines Flight 3316 at Denver International…
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Emergency drought warning in New Jersey as fire rages
Emergency drought warning in New Jersey as fire rages – CBS News Watch CBS News A fire is burning along the New Jersey-New York border as an emergency drought warning emerges. CBS News’ Tom Hanson has the latest. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not…
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Weather turning more favorable for battle against Mountain Fire, survivors surveying destruction
Weather turning more favorable for battle against Mountain Fire, survivors surveying destruction – CBS News Watch CBS News Wind speeds are coming down and the humidity is rising in California, where firefighters are making some progress on containing the Mountain Fire. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more on the fight and the devastation that…
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Crews getting control of Mountain Fire in California
Crews getting control of Mountain Fire in California – CBS News Watch CBS News Fire crews are making progress containing the Mountain Fire in California’s Ventura County. Thousands of residents are returning home to survey the damage. Elise Preston has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and…
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Airplane returns to Rome airport after takeoff after hitting a bird, catching on fire
A flight to China was cut short after the aircraft caught on fire after it hit a bird soon after takeoff in Rome, airport officials said. The engine of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operated by China’s Hainan Airlines caught on fire shortly after takeoff at 9:55 a.m. local time from Rome’s Fiumicino Airport on Sunday…
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California family reels from destructive Mountain Fire
California family reels from destructive Mountain Fire – CBS News Watch CBS News Calmer winds are helping crews battle the Mountain Fire in Southern California, which has destroyed dozens of homes. Local homeowners are left searching through rubble for signs of hope. Elise Preston reports on the O’Donnell family’s search for their dog, Blue, who…