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Search-and-rescue efforts continue after deadly Texas blast

Firefighter conduct search and rescue of an apartment Thursday destroyed by an explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas, on Wednesday night.

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By JOHN L. MONE and MICHAEL BRICK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

April 18, 2013 - 11:20 am

WEST, Texas — Rescuers searched the smoking remnants of a Texas farm town Thursday for survivors of a thunderous fertilizer plant explosion, gingerly checking smashed houses and apartments for anyone still trapped in debris or bodies of the dead. The accident killed as many as 15 people and injured more than 160 others.

Las Vegas seeks development ideas for pocket of Symphony Park

By Eli Segall / RJ

July 9, 2025 - 2:26 pm

Officials are seeking a project that is at least three stories, features ground-floor retail or another active use and offers a “seamless look” for that block of Symphony Park.

Las Vegas police sued for release of immigration enforcement records at county jail

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

July 9, 2025 - 3:09 pm

The Metropolitan Police Department has been sued in an effort to compel it to release public records related to the expanded federal immigration enforcement at the county jail.

Ritz Crackers are being recalled nationwide for this life-threatening reason — here’s what to know

By Nathan Hutsenpiller Parade

July 9, 2025 - 11:28 am

Mondelēz Global LLC announced a voluntary recall of four carton sizes of Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches. The affected products were made in the U.S. and sold nationwide.

Harrowing stories of rescue emerge from Texas floods as crews search for over 160 reported missing

By Sean Murphy, Nadia Lathan and John Seewer The Associated Press

July 9, 2025 - 10:58 am

Public officials in the area have come under repeated criticism amid questions about why widespread warnings were not sounded and more preparations were not made ahead of the flooding.

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Police: Baby dies after mom leaves him in car to get lip filler on 101-degree day

Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times

July 9, 2025 - 10:54 am

A baby died after his mother left him and his 2-year-old sibling inside a car while she was getting lip filler at a medical spa on a 101-degree day, authorities said.

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US having its worst year for measles in more than 3 decades

By Devi Shastri The Associated Press

July 9, 2025 - 10:44 am

This year’s outbreaks, some of them interconnected, started five months ago in undervaccinated communities in West Texas.

Cole’s French Dip is seen in this photo. (AMG-Parade)

Oldest restaurant in LA permanently closing after 117 years

Richard Chachowski AMG-Parade

July 9, 2025 - 9:26 am

Originally opening its doors to the public in 1908, Cole’s French Dip is closing its doors after 117 years.

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Biden’s former doctor refuses to answer questions in House GOP probe

By Matt Brown and Michelle L. Price The Associated Press

July 9, 2025 - 8:57 am

Dr. Kevin O’Connor invoked doctor-client privilege and his rights under the Fifth Amendment during an appearance Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee.

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New Mexico flash flooding kills 3 in a mountain village

By Morgan Lee and Thomas Peipert The Associated Press

July 9, 2025 - 9:12 am

Emergency crews carried out at least 85 swift water rescues in the Ruidoso area, including of people who were trapped in their homes and cars.

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Not ‘forgotten’: Plan aims to help veterans of Nevada test site get compensation

By Jessica Hill / RJ

July 9, 2025 - 6:00 am

Veterans at the Nevada Test and Training Range haven’t been able to receive benefits due to the classified nature of their work. A new bill would change that.