Hawaii Volcano Lava Flows Into Power Plant, Sparking Fears Of Deadly Gas Release
Emergency workers in Hawaii are racing to protect a geothermal power plant near the Kilauea Volcano.
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Emergency workers in Hawaii are racing to protect a geothermal power plant near the Kilauea Volcano.
First it was catastrophic lava. Then it was sulfur dioxide. Now Big Island residents have yet another danger to worry about.
Hawaii warned residents and airplanes to stay away after a plume of ash from the Kilauea volcano rose 12,000 feet into the air.
Two tiny dogs in Hawaii have been rescued after they were found trapped between a fence and the dangerous lava flows.
High levels of sulfur dioxide are being released at some fissures, posing immediate danger to people's health, Hawaii County officials warned Monday.
Two new fissures opened on Hawaii's Big Island Sunday, spewing lava and fumes and forcing more residents to evacuate.
Experts fear Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is at risk of explosive eruptions that could emit "ballistic projectiles," the USGS says.
After earthquakes and molten lava tore open the earth in Hawaii, residents of the Big Island have new threats to worry about: acid rain and volcanic smog.
Two new cracks in the ground emitting lava and gas have opened up in a Hawaii community where 35 structures have burned down.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has destroyed 26 homes and spewed lava hundreds of feet into the air, leaving evacuated residents unsure how long they might be displaced.
The number of homes destroyed by Hawaii's Kilauea volcano jumped to at least 26 on Monday as scientists reported lava spewing more than 200 feet (61 meters) into the air.
There have also been hundreds of earthquakes this week in Hawaii, including a magnitude 6.9 temblor about 10 miles southwest of Leilani Estates on Friday, as the Kilauea volcano erupts.
Kilauea volcano erupted and released lava into a residential area in Hawaii on Thursday, leading to mandatory evacuations of nearby homes.
Hundreds of small earthquakes in Hawaii are shaking the eastern side of Big Island, prompting concerns that Kilauea Volcano could erupt.
A former Hawaii state worker who sent a false missile alert last month said Friday he's devastated about causing panic but was "100 percent sure" at the time that the attack was real.
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A judge in Hawaii has blocked the latest version of the Trump administration travel ban just hours before it was set to take effect.
Southwest Airlines will soon start to offer flights to Hawaii.
The U.S. Coast Guard and military crews are responding to a report that an Army helicopter with five aboard went down in the ocean off Hawaii.
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A federal judge in Hawaii has put President Donald Trump's revised travel ban on hold.
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In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
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Shelby Rhodes's body was found near Bunola River Road in Monongahela on Saturday evening.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
Seth Jarvis scored on a power play and assisted on two other man-advantage goals as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Penguins 5-1.
The threat of strong storms in Pittsburgh moves on Sunday evening. Heavy winds and rain are possible.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Sammie Elliott's nonprofit, Underground Squeaks, works with a local veterinarian's office to help animals in need.
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Residents in the area of Rochester, Beaver County, say a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air.
More homeowners than ever in Allegheny County are filing appeals to try to lower their property taxes.
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A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
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Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell scored in a shootout, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-4.
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A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
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CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
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