Ship in dire need of repairs carries explosive cargo — but can’t dock because ports fear Beirut-type explosion
Ports across Europe are salvaging badly damaged cargo ships because of their potentially explosive cargo. The cargo included a pile of Russian fertilizer, which one foreign ambassador described as a “giant floating bomb.” But the 20,000 pounds of ammonium nitrate aboard the MV Ruby isn't the only thing giving port officials pause. Despite a much […]
‘Improvised explosive device’ goes off at California courthouse
A suspect who intentionally set off an explosion at a Santa Barbara, California, courthouse on Thursday morning has been taken into custody and identified. During a press conference Wednesday afternoon, Santa Barbara Undersheriff Clay Bonner identified the suspect as 20-year-old Nathaniel McGuire, of Santa Maria. Bonner said Maguire appeared in Santa Maria court Wednesday morning […]
‘Weapon of mass death’: Explosive details about criminal history of Trump’s second suspected would-be assassin
According to court records, the suspected assassin, Ryan Wesley Routh, was already charged with possession of explosives when he fled after being stopped by police for a traffic violation in December 2002 and barricaded himself in his roofing business. Despite the seriousness of both charges and Routh's lengthy criminal history in North Carolina, he served […]
North Carolina GOP defends Robinson following explosive CNN report
The North Carolina Republican Party issued a statement Thursday night defending gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson after shocking reports were published about him. “Mark Robinson has categorically denied the accusations made by CNN, but that won't stop the left from trying to demonize him through personal attacks.” NCGOP spoke about X. “The left needs […]
Two Explosive Attacks on Hezbollah Raise Fear of a ‘New Era’ of War
A second wave of explosive attacks targeting Hezbollah members took place in Lebanon on Wednesday, with Lebanese leaders blaming Israel. The first pager attack took place in Beirut on Tuesday, wounding thousands of Hezbollah members and killing a dozen. The next day, walkie-talkie explosions occurred in the outskirts of Beirut and in southern Lebanon. At […]
Explosive experts safely detonate a rare World War II bomb at major chemical plant
Czech explosives experts on Friday detonated a World War II-era bomb at a major chemical plant in the northwestern Czech Republic that was discovered at the plant last week, Czech authorities said. The controlled explosion did not appear to have caused any immediate serious damage beyond breaking some windows, police said in a statement. The […]
Alabama man charged for detonating explosive outside state AG’s office pleads guilty
An Alabama man charged with detonating explosives outside the Alabama Attorney General’s office pleaded guilty Friday. Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, 26, of Irondale, Alabama, pleaded guilty in federal court to “malicious use” of explosives, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said. said in a release. “The defendant used nails and screws as shrapnel to create a […]
Colorado Construction Crew Uncovers WWII-Era Explosive Device
A construction worker in Colorado discovered a World War II-era explosive device, the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office tweeted: Announce A historic discovery when construction workers accidentally discovered military weapons while working. The site is of historical importance as it was once part of the Lowry Bombing Range. On […]
Bears’ Caleb Williams knows how special connection with fellow rookie Rome Odunze will be: ‘Explosive’
The Chicago Bears spent valuable draft capital on two top-10 picks in April and are already starting to show why they were so highly rated. No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams and his lofty expectations have all the bright lights shining on him every time he steps on the field, including Saturday against the Buffalo […]
FBI, Maui police investigating placement of multiple explosive devices in Hawaii after SUV destroyed
The FBI and Maui Police Department are urging the public to report any suspicious activity following an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion last week and the recovery of several additional explosives. According to an FBI press release, the explosion occurred on August 8 on Old Haleakala Highway. The 7-inch by 4-inch cylindrical IED had been […]