Taxi driver lauded as hero as U.K. cops treat hospital blast as terror
Video shows the moment a taxi pulled up to a Liverpool hospital and burst into flames, and the driver's quick actions may have prevented a more serious tragedy.
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Deadly oil tanker truck explosion
An oil tanker truck exploded near Sierra Leone's capital, killing nearly 100 people and severely injuring dozens of others after large crowds gathered to collect leaking fuel. CBSN's Lana Zak has the details.
Oil tanker explosion kills at least 98 in Sierra Leone
The explosion took place after a bus struck the tanker. Large crowds then gathered to collect leaking fuel.
Lebanese prime minister steps down after deadly blast
Lebanon's prime minister and his entire government stepped down on Monday, following public outrage over the explosions in Beirut that killed at least 160 people last week. But even their resignation didn't put an end to the protests. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Two explosions rock the city of Beirut, Lebanon
More than 70 people are dead and 3,000 are wounded after two explosions shook the city of Beirut, Lebanon. The death toll has been rising by the hour, as investigators try to determine the cause. Chris Livesay reports.
Firefighters struggle to contain fire on Navy warship
Firefighters are struggling to control a raging fire aboard a U.S. Navy warship docked in San Diego. The blaze broke out Sunday morning, and despite an all-out effort with helicopters and fire boats, the fire is still burning. David Martin reports.
Sailors injured in fire on U.S. Navy ship
A U.S Navy ship caught fire Sunday morning at Naval Base San Diego. At least 18 were injured aboard the USS Bonhomee Richard.
Protests turn deadly in Lebanon
Violence broke out in Lebanon over the investigation into a massive explosion at a Beirut port that killed more than 200 people last year. The violent protests left at least seven dead and dozens injured. Holly Williams reports.
6 killed as protest over Beirut port blast probe descends into chaos
Gunfire erupted at the demonstration sparked by deep divisions over the handling of the investigation into the deadly explosion last year in Lebanon.
Afghanistan blast leaves at least 100 dead and wounded, Taliban says
There was no immediate claim for the blast in Kunduz province, but Islamic State militants have a long history of attacking Afghanistan's Shiite Muslim minority.
Police look for answers in Nashville RV blast
Federal investigators are combing for clues in Nashville’s downtown area after an RV exploded there early Christmas Day. The blast, which police believe was intentional, damaged dozens of buildings and injured three people. Investigators say they discovered what they believe are human remains near the blast site. Mola Lenghi reports.
Race to evacuate as many as possible after Kabul carnage
Evacuation flights were leaving the Afghan capital again, but time was running short, and there were warnings that ISIS could strike again after claiming at least 170 lives.
Biden vows revenge for Kabul attack that killed 13 U.S. troops
The attack outside the walls of Kabul's airport left scores of Afghans dead, and made for U.S. forces' deadliest day in Afghanistan in years.
Biden vows retaliation for deadly attack in Afghanistan
President Biden is vowing to retaliate after bomb attacks killed at least 13 U.S. troops outside the Kabul airport. ISIS-K, an affiliate of the Islamic State, has claimed responsibility for the blasts. The attack comes as the U.S. races to evacuate U.S. citizens and afghans out of the country, just weeks after the Taliban's rapid takeover. CBS News Charlie D'Agata and Nancy Cordes report. Then Sean Sullivan, CBS News political contributor and White House reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest developments.
Witness describes attempt to rescue baby after Kabul airport blast
"I took her to the hospital, but she died on my hands," the man said. "I tried. I did my best to help her."
WorldView: Deadly floods in Turkey
Dozens of people have died as flash floods sweep through Turkey. A gas tank explosion causes fatalities in Lebanon. Malaysia's prime minister and cabinet members submit their resignations. And German soccer legend Gerd Muller dies at age 75. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM with a roundup of today's headlines.
One year after Beirut explosion
The August 4, 2020 explosion at a Beirut port killed more than 200 people and destroyed swathes of the capital in one of the world's largest non-nuclear blasts. CBS correspondent Imtiaz Tyab follows up with victims who are still traumatized by the event itself and the lack of answers over a year in which the country fell into economic ruin.
Lebanon braces for protests a year after blast
Lebanon is bracing for widespread protests a year after one of the world's biggest non-nuclear explosions devastated parts of the country's capital. More than 200 people were killed in Beirut's port when a cache of explosive materials caught fire at a poorly maintained warehouse. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joined CBSN to discuss.
Man relieved of $1.7 mllion debt relief
An update on the story of Alexis Hernandez, who fought to survive after an explosion only to be hit with a $1.7 million medical debt for his treatment at a burn center in Brooke Army Medical center. While his debt was finally waived after the story and urgings of legislators, others with similar stories still face their huge medical bills. Anna Werner reports
LAPD says miscalculation led to disastrous fireworks detonation
Several families have filed claims against the city in the wake of the disastrous explosion.
WorldView: Explosion shakes Dubai port
In today's global headlines, an explosion shakes one of the largest ports in the world. Lebanon may be on the brink of a social and economic collapse. The formerly stuck ship Ever Given heads out of Suez Canal. And court hearings resume for pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong. CBS News correspondent Ramy Inocencio joins CBSN AM with a roundup.
Surfside apartment building leveled overnight
A planned explosion brought what remained of the Surfside apartment building crashing down in seconds. Search and rescue efforts are resuming as teams hope to access new areas previously deemed unreachable. Manny Bojorquez reports from Surfside.
17 hurt in "catastrophic" mishap with illegal fireworks in L.A.
Los Angeles Police unsure what went wrong as officers tried to destroy a huge cache of illegal fireworks, but say they "intend to find out."
Illegal fireworks explosion in Los Angeles
A large explosion rocked a Los Angeles street as the LAPD bomb squad was confiscating a cache of illegal fireworks. At least nine people were receiving medical care following the explosion. CBS LA's Nicole Comstock reports from the scene.
WorldView: Sweden’s prime minister resigns
We’re following several international headlines including Sweden's prime minister resigning, a deadly explosion in Bangladesh, clashes at a Pride parade in Turkey, classified documents in the U.K. being found at a bus stop, and more arrests of former Apple Daily employees in Hong Kong. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the roundup.
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