Volcano erupts for first time in 12,000 years: "Like a sudden bomb"
"While no human lives and livestock have been lost so far, many villages have been covered in ash and as a result their animals have little to eat," an official said.
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"While no human lives and livestock have been lost so far, many villages have been covered in ash and as a result their animals have little to eat," an official said.
Ash from the catastrophic 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens began to swirl around the volcano this week, creating a smoky haze that obscured its summit.
Authorities in Iceland were forced by a new volcanic eruption to evacuate dozens of homes and shut down the hugely popular Blue Lagoon tourist attraction.
The Alaska Volcano Observatory said signs indicated a Mount Spurr eruption was likely, though not certain, in the weeks or months ahead.
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
Dramatic images from Iceland show lava spewing from a fissure almost two-and-a-half miles long as the Reykjanes peninsula sees its 6th eruption since December.
Officials said there was no immediate threat to the tiny town of Grindavik - evacuated after a previous eruption - or to a major power plant in the area.
The volcano eruption in Iceland opened an approximately 2.5-mile-long fissure and created lava fountains up to 98 feet high near the fishing village of Grindavik.
The Icelandic fishing town of Grindavik has been evacuated as earthquakes are breaking open streets and "completely damaged" some homes: "There is no one living here. From 3,800 to zero."
One meteorological office official said he's concerned that a "Hawaiian-style, lava-producing volcanic eruption" could occur in the coming days.
Icelandic officials detected around 900 quakes on Monday alone, mainly near a coastal town on the southern peninsula that was evacuated Friday night.
Researchers at the Alaska Volcano Observatory started seeing multiple earthquakes per minute below the summit of the state's Tanaga Volcano.
One official says the house, likely owned by freed slaves-turned wine merchants, offers a unique snapshot of Roman society in the year 79 AD.
Some scientists think the magma could come from as far as 1,800 miles beneath Earth's surface.
"This is a rare time where we have two eruptions happening simultaneously," said a spokesperson for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Given the huge volcano's history, USGS urged residents "at risk" of lava flows to review their preparation measures.
The 2021 eruption in the same area produced spectacular lava flows for several months.
A cold front finally brought some winter weather to Colorado last weekend, just in time for residents and visitors to ring in the new year, and what better way than with fireworks?
Officials with the U.S. Space Force say there's no threat at Buckley Space Force Base after it received reports of a suspected explosive device at a vehicle inspection bay around 10:30 a.m. on Monday.
There is still some work to be done in getting the contract signed, but all 15 members of CU's Board of Regents approved the contract.
With over 1.75 million paid fans at 236 events this year, Red Rocks was the best-attended amphitheatre in the U.S., and the second-highest attended music venue in the U.S. after Madison Square Garden in New York.
The crash was first reported around 6:35 a.m., according to Elizabeth Fire Rescue. The road is closed in both directions after the driver of a pickup truck was killed in a crash with an SUV, according to Colorado State Patrol.
A cold front finally brought some winter weather to Colorado last weekend, just in time for residents and visitors to ring in the new year, and what better way than with fireworks?
Officials with the U.S. Space Force say there's no threat at Buckley Space Force Base after it received reports of a suspected explosive device at a vehicle inspection bay around 10:30 a.m. on Monday.
With over 1.75 million paid fans at 236 events this year, Red Rocks was the best-attended amphitheatre in the U.S., and the second-highest attended music venue in the U.S. after Madison Square Garden in New York.
The crash was first reported around 6:35 a.m., according to Elizabeth Fire Rescue. The road is closed in both directions after the driver of a pickup truck was killed in a crash with an SUV, according to Colorado State Patrol.
The Longmont Climbing Collective is back open with new roofing this week after hurricane-force winds damaged the building earlier this month. Mack Maier, co-owner of the collective, said climbers were present when the roof peeled off.
There is still some work to be done in getting the contract signed, but all 15 members of CU's Board of Regents approved the contract.
The crash was first reported around 6:35 a.m., according to Elizabeth Fire Rescue. The road is closed in both directions after the driver of a pickup truck was killed in a crash with an SUV, according to Colorado State Patrol.
The Longmont Climbing Collective is back open with new roofing this week after hurricane-force winds damaged the building earlier this month. Mack Maier, co-owner of the collective, said climbers were present when the roof peeled off.
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Blue Spruce Chocolates in Kittredge won the International Chocolate Awards' America UC Silver award for 2025.
There is still some work to be done in getting the contract signed, but all 15 members of CU's Board of Regents approved the contract.
Denver has a lot to play for against the Chargers in their final regular season game this weekend.
The Denver Broncos have just become AFC West division champions thanks to the Houston Texans, who defeated the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday.
With record heat in Denver on Dec. 25, runners, bikers, families, and pets all filled Wash Park to take advantage of the rare forecast.
The Denver Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 20-13 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City Thursday night.
With over 1.75 million paid fans at 236 events this year, Red Rocks was the best-attended amphitheatre in the U.S., and the second-highest attended music venue in the U.S. after Madison Square Garden in New York.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year – from musicians and storytellers, to activists and statesmen – who touched us with their creativity and humanity.
Since 1907, New Yorkers have marked the New Year with the ceremonial dropping of a huge ball in Times Square. Now, a brand-new ball, covered with more than 5,000 handcrafted Waterford Crystal discs, will help ring in 2026.
Jeffrey R. Holland was next in line to lead the Mormon church under a long-established succession plan.
The suspected gunman was shot and killed by law enforcement, authorities said.
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
A Colorado family is connecting their community and raising awareness about clubfoot, a birth defect where a baby's foot is turned inward and down, after their son was born with the condition.
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
From financial strain to feelings of loneliness and grief, mental health struggles often spike this time of year.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
With over 1.75 million paid fans at 236 events this year, Red Rocks was the best-attended amphitheatre in the U.S., and the second-highest attended music venue in the U.S. after Madison Square Garden in New York.
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
The Telluride Ski Resort in Mountain Village, Colorado, was shuttered Saturday, with no date set for reopening, due to a labor dispute with the ski patrol union over wages.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
Northern Colorado company Living Ink Technologies is helping major brands around the world produce more eco-friendly packaging and products.
Six women who say they were drugged and raped by former cardiologist Stephen Matthews plan to file a civil lawsuit against Matthews and the Hinge dating app, which they say allowed Matthews to remain on the app even after women had told Hinge that Matthews was a rapist.
In Denver 10 months ago, a man named Ben Varga had just gotten dropped off at Washington Park to meet friends for a picnic. Not far away, two men were on a bench arguing.
In late 2024, Chrisanne Grimaldi was facing a common problem; she was drowning in medical debt totaling $80,000 and needed cash to pay down her debt.
A man allegedly attacked and injured a defense lawyer at Arapahoe County's courthouse, CBS Colorado has learned.
An internal report obtained by CBS Colorado raises several concerns about how Colorado's helitak program is being run.