1 killed and several injured after suspected gas explosions in Massachusetts

Explosions and fires that rocked nearly 40 homes and businesses in three Massachusetts towns on Thursday may have resulted from an issue with gas service, ...

Evacuated Merrimack Valley Residents: What To Do

BOSTON (CBS) – Thousands of residents of South Lawrence, Andover and North Andover were told to evacuate their homes Thursday, when a major issue with ...

'It looked like Armageddon:' Deadly gas blasts destroy homes north of Boston

LAWRENCE, Mass. — A series of gas explosions an official described as "Armageddon" killed a teenager, injured at least 10 other people and ignited fires in at ...

More than 20 Mass. homes catch fire after series of gas explosions

LAWRENCE, Mass. (AP) -- Emergency crews are responding to what they believe is a series of gas explosions that have damaged homes across three ...

Gov. Andrew Cuomo Easily Defeats Cynthia Nixon in New York Primary

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo took a decisive step toward a third term on Thursday, quelling a liberal rebellion by turning aside the insurgent challenge of Cynthia ...

Andrew Cuomo, Cynthia Nixon face off in New York gubernatorial primary

Bagel-gate: how a food gaffe divided New York’s Democrats

With hours to go in a vital primary, Cynthia Nixon ordered a bagel that was both sweet and sour. Her choice didn't go down well, says Guardian columnist Emma ...

Cuomo, Empire State establishment strike back -- leftist rebels trounced in NY Dem primary

Mainstream candidates defeated far-left insurgents for the top three statewide elected offices in New York's Democratic primary Thursday, as Gov. Andrew ...

Anderson Cooper: Trump is making up facts

It’s time to declare the White House a disaster area

President Trump's pathological inability to admit error, his insatiable appetite for praise, his complete absence of empathy and his debilitating weakness for ...

Trump's Denial Of Puerto Rican Death Toll Is An Insult To My Father's Memory.

Trump has repeatedly insulted the survivors and the dead alike.

Trump lied about Puerto Rico's death toll after Hurricane Maria. But island officials enabled that behavior.

President Donald Trump has disputed the updated death toll from Hurricane Maria. It's disrespectful to the lives lost to blame an accounting of them on politics.

Haunting Images Show Texas Apartment Where Dallas Police Officer Opened Fire on Resident

Inside Edition has gotten a first look at the apartment where Officer Amber Guyger fatally shot Botham Jean.

Lawyers "disgusted" by release of search warrant showing marijuana found in Botham Jean's apartment

Following the shooting death of Botham Jean by the hands of Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger, multiple search warrants were executed at Jean's apartment ...

Inside the Home Where Botham Jean Was Fatally Shot by Cop

'A Life Well Lived': Family and Friends Prepare to Say Goodbye to Botham Jean

Family and friends will prepare to say their final goodbyes to Botham Jean Thursday, one week after the 26-year-old was killed inside of his apartment. Almost ...

How Can AI Help to Prepare for Floods in a Climate-Changed World?

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the ...

Former NC Governor Jim Hunt's Advice On Hurricanes

Former North Carolina Governor Jim Hunt served four terms as the state's top executive and oversaw the response during some of the worst hurricanes and.

Evacuating for Hurricane Florence: How to Prepare Yourself

Here are some tips for getting ready: Make a plan, bring documents, close lids, clear the yard, blast the freezer.

Obama blasts 'demagogues' at Ohio political rally

Obama on Thursday never mentioned Trump directly by name, other than a passing reference to "the person in the White House." But the message was ...

Barack Obama Says Not Voting in the 2018 Midterm Elections Is 'Dangerous'

(CLEVELAND) — Former President Barack Obama delivered a simple message Thursday headed into the fall midterm elections: Vote. Speaking to an ...

Obama visits Ohio to stump for Democratic candidate for governor Richard Cordray

The former president is taking an active role in the midterm elections.

The Latest: Obama says sitting on sidelines is 'dangerous'

The Latest on former President Barack Obama speaking in Ohio (all times local):. 8:47 p.m.. Former President Barack Obama says he has a simple message ...

Men claiming to be Salisbury novichok attack suspects speak to Russian state TV

Watch Russia’s bizarre RT interview to deflect blame for UK spy poisoning

RT ran an interview with two suspected assassins in the Novichok attack on the Skripals in Salisbury, UK. It was bizarre.

The Skripals were victims of Russia – but not necessarily of Putin

The Salisbury poisoning suspects' interview may look funny. But it points to frightening inter-agency power struggles, says Russian journalist Alexey Kovalev.

Skripal suspects: 'We were just tourists in Salisbury'

Two men named as suspects in the poisoning of a Russian ex-spy in the UK have said they were merely tourists. The men, named as Alexander Petrov and ...

Hurricane Florence, Tropical Storm Isaac change cruise itineraries: Ships rerouted due to storms

The Carnival Vista changed it itinerary last week as cruise ships alter course due to Hurricane Florence and Tropical Storm Isaac. (Contributed photo/ antonio).

Busy tropics:Florence, Isaac, Helene, Joyce: The storm list could continue to grow | WFTV

We continue to watch four other weather systems in the Atlantic Ocean, three of which are named (Isaac, Helene and Joyce) and another disturbance currently ...

Here's how 5 tropical systems are affecting weather in Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. - Five systems, including four named storms, are swirling in the tropics. All eyes are on Hurricane Florence, a Category 2 storm packing 110 mph ...

All watches and warnings for Tropical Storm Isaac have ended

September 13, 2018. Share · Tweet · Pin · +1 · Share. (CBSMiami) – Tropical storm force winds from Isaac will pass through the Lesser Antilles, near Dominica ...

Volkswagen to kill the Beetle in 2019 as car sales plunge

Volkswagen confirmed Thursday that it will end production of the Beetle in 2019 about 70 years after the car first hit the U.S..

Dead: Volkswagen Beetle

Volkswagen, a company that has essentially stripped its most iconic model, the VW Beetle, of most of its identity over the last couple of decades, is throwing in ...

The VW Beetle Is Dead Because They Made It Too Good

After seven decades and three generations, the beloved Volkswagen Beetle is dead.

Goodbye, Beetles: Volkswagen says it will stop making iconic vehicle

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Sears slows same-store sales decline, but losses double with more closures ahead

Sears Holdings on Thursday reported the smallest decline in quarterly same-store sales in more than three years, but its losses widened, as the embattled ...

Sears Reports Widening Losses and Tumbling Sales

Sears Holdings Corp. is limping into the critical holiday season, after the struggling company reported its quarterly sales fell 26% and it continues to close ...

Sears Hints at Revival While Posting Yet Another Quarterly Loss

Investors shrugged off another quarterly loss by Sears Holdings Corp., sending the shares jumping as much as 30 percent after the retailer said its performance ...

Sears sales decline improved in latest quarter; shares soar

NEW YORK (AP) — Sears Holdings Corp., the struggling department store operator, said it key sales figure improved and its stock soared in after-hours trading ...

MAGA: U.S. ‘Likely’ Has Taken Over As World's Top Oil Producer

The United States has "likely surpassed" Russia to become the world's largest oil producer, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday.

America is now the world’s largest oil producer

Move over Russia and Saudi Arabia. America has reclaimed its throne atop the oil world. For the first time since 1973, the United States is the world's largest ...

U.S. Becomes Top Oil Producer Globally

The U.S. became the largest producer of crude oil this year according to EIA data, surpassing Russia and Saudi Arabia.

The USA's Three-Legged Stool Of Energy Dominance

The United States' new position as the largest oil producer on earth did not come about by accident. Rather, it is the end result of a combination of human ...

Isabelle Joins Smash Bros. Ultimate As Nintendo Teases New Animal Crossing

ANIMAL CROSSING IS COMING TO SWITCH, I AM CRYING. Not only will Isabelle, the delightful assistant to the Mayor in Animal Crossing: New Leaf, ...

Switch 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' set bundles system and game for $360

If you're planning on picking up a Nintendo Switch to play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate this winter, consider this branded bundle edition. There's a special dock...

'Animal Crossing' Favorite Isabelle Joins 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' Roster

During today's Nintendo Direct presentation, it was revealed that Animal Crossing's Isabelle will be joining the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster! 'Taking a ...

Animal Crossing headed to Nintendo Switch

Nintendo has at last announced an Animal Crossing game for Switch. It's coming in 2019.During tonight's Nintendo Direct, the company also confirmed series ...

Everything Announced During Today's Nintendo Direct

Today Nintendo hosted its first Direct presentation in a while, announcing a lot of Switch and 3DS ports, teasing next year's Animal Crossing, and announcing ...

Opinion: What Did You Think Of Today's Nintendo Direct?

Following last week's Nintendo Direct delay due to the earthquake in Hokkaido, the presentation - hosted by Shinya Takahashi - has now been and gone.

You can only buy a NES controller for Switch if you subscribe to the Switch Online service

Nintendo has revealed new NES controllers for the Switch – but they're only available to subscribers of the recently announced Switch Online service.

Cities: Skylines for Switch has some disappointing performance issues

Oh Cities: Skylines, why do you build me up just to let me down? As part of the latest Nintendo Direct, Cities: Skylines - the highly successful city-b…

How to preorder the Apple Watch Series 4

Apple on Wednesday unveiled its new Apple Watch Series 4 from the Steve Jobs Theater in its Apple Park headquarters. The new watch has a larger face, ...

Apple Watch Series 4 ECG: What you need to know

The Apple Watch Series 4 may have a big, beautiful new screen, but it's the wearable's healthcare features which will arguably make it a must-have gift this.

AppleCare+ price jumps for aluminum Apple Watch Series 4, monthly payments available

AppleCare+ for iPhone was refreshed after Apple's event yesterday, and so was the protection plan for aluminum Apple Watch Series 4 models. Since 2015 ...

New Apple Watch Series 4 vs. Apple Watch Series 3: Price, specs, size comparison

The new Apple Watch Series 4 has a larger screen, new heart-tracking features, and some subtle design improvements. But it also bears several similarities to ...

Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin Go to Marriage License Courthouse

Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin go to marriage license courthouse.

Hilaria Baldwin declared that niece Hailey Baldwin and Justin Bieber are 'meant to be'

Hilaria Baldwin, wife of Alec Baldwin, opened up about her niece Hailey Baldwin's engagement to Justin Bieber.

Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin Spotted at a Marriage License Courthouse

Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin were reportedly spotted at a marriage license courthouse in New York City on Thursday, September 13 — details.

Hailey Baldwin Reveals the Hands-Down Sexiest Thing Justin Bieber Does

Any Justin Bieber superfan worth their weight in Purpose merch has low-key feelings about Hailey Baldwin. I would know; I'm one of them.On one hand, it's ...

Designing Women Gets a Sequel One Day After Show’s Creator Slammed Les Moonves

Les Moonves might have allegedly torched creator Linda Bloodworth Thomason's career, but it appears that she and her show will have the last laugh.

Lisa Rinna Talks Auditioning For Les Moonves, Amid Claim CBS Head Only Cast Women He Wanted to 'F--k'

A prominent female producer claimed on Wednesday that disgraced former CBS head Les Moonves would only hire actresses if he wanted to "f--k" them.

'Designing Women' Sequel in the Works at ABC

The Designing Women sequel series has found a home at ABC, 25 years after the original show ended.ABC gave the project a script commitment, according to ...

Is 'Designing Women' returning? The Sugarbakers may get updated sequel

After excoriating former boss Les Moonves, 'Designing Women' creator Linda Bloodworth-Thomason has a script deal with ABC for a sequel series.

Victim thanks Olivia Munn after 'Predator' scandal: 'She spoke up for me'

Olivia Munn has dealt with backlash for speaking out against "The Predator" hiring a registered sex offender. Now, the woman involved is speaking out.

'The Predator' Is One Huge Letdown

The Predator is here to destroy us all—and so is The Predator, one of the more curious movie letdowns of 2018: An action-comedy at once incomprehensible ...

io9 The Predator Director Shane Black Apologizes Once More Over Casting a Sex Offender Charles Pulliam

At last night's LA premiere of his new film, The Predator, director Shane Black finally spoke in public about the ongoing controversy concerning his decision to ...

The Predator sex offender casting controversy: Victim thanks Olivia Munn.

Paige Carnes, now 24, said she is "eternally grateful" to Olivia Munn for speaking up.

Mets' David Wright will be activated and start one more game in the teams' final homestand

Mets third baseman David Wright, who last played for New York on May 27, 2016, will return to the active roster for the team's final homestand to start in what he ...

David Wright will be activated by Mets for one final homestand before likely retiring

New York Mets will activate veteran third baseman David Wright for the team's final games at Citi Field this season.

We’ll wonder about David Wright the player — we won’t about the person

The words made it official, but it was the face that confirmed what was coming before David Wright even opened his mouth. He was always a powerful presence.

David Wright's emotional press conference announcing one last game with Mets | ESPN

The best and worst of LeBron James' signature sneakers

Before the LeBron 16 drops next week, we look back at King James' signature line, ranking all 15 previous models.

Lakers news: Kyle Kuzma responds to LeBron James comments, makes season prediction

LOS ANGELES LAKERS star Kyle Kuzma has responded to comments from LeBron James.

LeBron James is not happy with the newest basketball invention

LeBron James is firmly against a new jump-shot training tool.

Report: Pelicans not concerned about possibility of Anthony Davis hiring agent Rich Paul

Anthony Davis is reportedly dropping agent Thad Foucher and strongly considering Rich Paul, who also represents Lakers star LeBron James. Scott Kushner of ...

Fantasy Football Week 2 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em

Week 1 can inform our decisions, but we should be careful not to overreact before Week 2.

Sleeper Starts & Duds: Week 2 (Fantasy Football)

Week 1 is history, but with Week 2 kicking off today when the Ravens and Bengals square off, you need to be ready to make some tough decisions regarding ...

Fantasy Football 2018: 10 matchups to attack in Week 2

It's all about the matchups and for Fantasy Football. Who are 10 guys who should make big waves this week? Find your nearest waiver wires now if they're up.

Fantasy Playbook: Is the NFL’s Week 1 Offensive Explosion Here to Stay?

If it is, it could change some of the dynamics of your fantasy league.

Blazes Of Light Show Plant's Response To Being Eaten

The lab wasn't investigating plant wounds, but how plants take in and assimilate information. One day, postdoctoral researcher and first author on the paper, ...

Blazes of light reveal how plants signal danger long distances

In one video, you can see a hungry caterpillar, first working around a leaf's edges, approaching the base of the leaf and, with one last bite, severing it from the ...

Watch Plants Light Up When They Get Attacked

Scientists showed that plants are much less passive than they seem by revealing the secret workings of their threat communication systems.

Plants communicate distress using their own kind of nervous system

Plants may lack brains, but they have a nervous system, of sorts. And now, plant biologists have discovered that when a leaf gets eaten, it warns other leaves by ...

NASA is trying to squash conspiracy theories about the space station leak

Wild theories of sabotage still persist two weeks after a mysterious pressure leak occurred on the International Space Station, and the gossip has gotten so ...

International Space Station LEAK: NASA and Russia remain tight-lipped over findings

NASA and Russia are remaining tight-lipped on their preliminary findings of what caused the leak in the International Space Station (ISS) in late August.

U.S., Russia Respond to Space Station Leak Rumors

Amid wild rumors in Russia that a NASA astronaut deliberately drilled a hole in a Russian spacecraft docked to the International Space Station, the space ...

Bridenstine and Rogozin to meet in October as Soyuz investigation continues

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine will meet with his Russian counterpart next month as an investigation into an air leak in a Soyuz continues.

Researcher who tracks whales declares orca dead

SEATTLE (AP) — The Latest on efforts to save a sick orca in Washington state (all times local):. 5:05 p.m.. Efforts to find an ailing orca from a critically ...

Young orca J50 presumed dead by Center for Whale Research

Ailing orca J50 is likely dead, says lead researcher, as NOAA ramps up search

NOAA has prepared plans to capture J50 if she can be taken from her pod safely or is otherwise stranded or alone. But no one has seen her in days.

‘She’s dead:’ Scientists say struggling southern resident orca J50 deceased

A sick and starving orca known as J50 is dead, Ken Balcomb of the Center for Whale Research told Q13 News late Thursday afternoon.

Attendee at Renaissance Festival diagnosed with Hepatitis A, vaccination urged

The Oakland County Health Division has issued a warning after confirming that an attendee at the Michigan Renaissance Festival in Holly was ill with Hepatitis ...

Health officials confirm case of hepatitis A at Michigan Renaissance Festival in Holly

Oakland County Health Division was alerted Thursday night that an attendee of the Michigan Renaissance Festival in Holly had a confirmed case of hepatitis A ...

Hepatitis A exposure confirmed at Michigan Renaissance Festival

Michigan health officials are warning those who attended a popular festival earlier this month to get vaccinated after a confirmed case of hepatitis A.

Health officials recommend Renaissance Festival attendees get vaccinated after hepatitis report

Oakland County health officials are recommending that anyone who attended or worked at the Michigan Renaissance Festival over Labor Day weekend be ...