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Explosion during fireworks show kills scores in Kerala, India

Explosion during fireworks show kills scores in Kerala, India

The fire swept through a packed Hindu temple during a fireworks display. Local officials say the death toll could be as high as 100, with at least 200 other people injured.

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TransCanada: 16,800 gallons of oil leaked in South Dakota

TransCanada estimates that about 16,800 gallons of oil leaked into a field in South Dakota as part of a spill that has shut the Keystone pipeline down while officials investigate.
by The Associated Press

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Former coal executive Don Blankenship sentenced to 1 year in prison

Former coal executive Don Blankenship sentenced to 1 year in prison

The former Massey Energy CEO also must pay a $250,000 fine for his role in a 2010 mining disaster that killed 29 miners.

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5-year-old injured in ATV crash in west-central Minn. dies

Kandiyohi County sheriff's officials say the boy took off by himself Saturday and wasn't wearing a helmet. The four-wheeler left the road and overturned.
by The Associated Press

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One dead in multi-vehicle rush hour crash on I-94

The fatal crash closed eastbound Interstate 94 near where it intersects with Highway 280 for part of Monday night.
by MPR News Staff

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Sister says man killed by train was longtime railroad worker

The sister of 43-year-old Jeffrey Harsh of West Allis says he worked for Canadian Pacific for about 17 years.

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After overpass collapse in Kolkata, firm charged with culpable homicide

After overpass collapse in Kolkata, firm charged with culpable homicide

The death toll in the road collapse is now at 26, NPR's Julie McCarthy reports. Several officials from the firm that built the overpass face charges of attempted murder and criminal conspiracy.

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Amtrak train hits backhoe, derails south of Philadelphia, killing 2

The southbound 89 train struck a backhoe on the train tracks, derailing the lead engine. Service between Wilmington and Philadelphia has been suspended. Thirty-five passengers were injured.

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