On this day in history, May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupts, triggers largest landslide in recorded history

Mount St. Helens erupted on this day in history, May 18, 1980, triggering the largest landslide in recorded history. A total of 57 people lost their lives in the tumult.

Kentucky school bus flips on its side with 23 children inside

A school bus that was carrying 23 children in Kentucky crashed and overturned Friday afternoon, but none of the children or the driver suffered major injuries.

Refugees fleeing crisis in Haiti and Venezuela face new nightmare as floods ravage southern Brazil

Tens of thousands of Haitians and Venezuelans who fled to southern Brazil are struggling to rebuild their lives after severe flooding in Rio Grande do Sul.

Colorado tanker truck erupts in flames, video shows, following Interstate-70 crash that left 1 dead

A massive fire along Interstate-70 has been caught on video near Denver, Colorado, after a vehicle struck a tanker truck, leading it to burst into flames.

South Africa ends rescue efforts at collapsed building with 33 confirmed dead, 19 still missing

Authorities say an exhaustive rescue operation to find missing construction workers trapped in the rubble of a collapsed building in South Africa is ending.

Missourians head to Washington to call for a House vote on the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act

Residents of impacted communities are heading to Washington to speak in favor of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act before it expires this summer.

Dramatic video shows harrowing moment truck crashes on bridge in Louisville, Kentucky, left dangling off edge

Wild video captured from a dash camera shows the moment a semi-truck crashed through the side of a bridge with the cab dangling over the edge.

Driver in Florida crash that killed 8 Mexican workers told troopers he smoked marijuana oil, took meds: report

Bryan Maclean Howard, 41, is accused of crashing his pickup truck into a bus carrying over 40 Mexican farmworkers, eight of whom were killed.

Fires expected to die down near Canada's oil sands, but summer fire season approaches

The threat of Canada's latest wildfire near the country's oil sands appears to be dying down, with favorable winds expected to push the fire away from the city.

3 confirmed dead after fire at residential building in Germany, authorities say

Authorities say a fire at a residential building in western Germany has left three people dead and two others with life-threatening injuries. The fire started in a kiosk.

Coast Guard studying if other bridges at risk following Baltimore bridge disaster

The U.S. Coast Guard says it is studying if other bridges across the nation are at risk after Baltimore collapse in March which resulted in the deaths of six people..

Stolen antique weathervane recovered 40 years later and returned to Vermont

The Vermont Agency of Transportation announced that an antique copper weathervane has been found and returned to the state, after being swiped from a railway station 4 decades ago.

Whistleblower alleges mistakes in initial East Palestine disaster response

A whistleblower who wrote the software used by a high-tech EPA plane after the East Palestine derailment described the federal response as tardy and mistake-ridden.

Small plane carrying two people crashes in Nashville suburb: police

A small plane crashed in a suburb of Nashville around noon on Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed to Fox News Digital. Two people were onboard at the time.

Canada Evacuates Thousands as Wildfires Surge

Evacuation orders have been issued for the Fort McMurray oil hub in Alberta, Canada, as winds shifted, and a massive wildfire approaches.

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Pelican Island Bridge in Galveston struck by barge, causing portion to collapse: officials

A barge smashed into the Pelican Island Bridge in Galveston, Texas, on Wednesday morning, causing a section of the bridge to fall onto the barge, Fox 7 Austin reports.

After dozens die in floods, Indonesia seeds clouds to block rainfall

Indonesian authorities have seeded clouds in a bid to prevent further rainfall after flash floods that hit the country's Sumatra Island over the weekend left at least 59 people dead.

Highway safety administration warns against sticking aftermarket decals on steering wheels following accident

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a warning not to stick decals onto car steering wheels after a driver was severely hurt by one during a crash.

Fatal fire at popular Swedish theme park was caused by welding operation, report says

A welding operation at a water park under construction in Sweden's Goteborg led to a massive fire in February, resulting in one fatality, according to a report.

Early morning fire in Croatia destroys 22 boats at marina

A fire at a Croatian marina destroyed 22 boats, but no injuries were reported. Local media said some owners jumped into the sea to escape the flames.

A wildfire has forced out hundreds of residents in Canada's oil sands hub of Fort McMurray

Hundreds of residents in the southern end of Fort McMurray, Alberta in Canada were ordered to evacuate due to a wildfire threatening the community.

Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: Cargo ship that caused disaster had 2 power failures before departure

Federal investigators have released a preliminary report on what led to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, though a full investigation is not expected for another year.

Canada Starts Evacuating Oil Town as Wildfires Surge

Residents of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, have been ordered to be ready for evacuation at a moment’s notice as wildfires draw near.

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Family of 4, including children, killed by missile strike in Pakistan

In Pakistan, a drone-launched missile hit a house in a former Pakistani Taliban stronghold near the Afghan border on Tuesday, killing at least four villagers.

Florida bus carrying migrant farmworkers crashes, killing at least 8 and injuring dozens more: officials

A bus carrying nearly dozens of farmworkers crashed in Florida on Tuesday morning, leaving eight dead and 40 others injured, according to authorities.

52 confirmed dead, 20 missing after flash floods devastate Indonesia’s Sumatra Island

Rescuers are searching for bodies, and whenever possible survivors, of flash floods that hit Indonesia’s Sumatra Island over the weekend, authorities say.

2 workers dead, 1 missing after Polish coal mine caves in, authorities say

Mine authorities in southern Poland say that two miners are dead and one is missing while 12 others were hurt following a cave-in at the Myslowice-Wesola coal mine.

Billboard collapses onto group of pedestrians, killing at least 14

A severe thunderstorm is believed to have caused a large billboard to collapse, killing at least 14 people and injuring 74 others, city officials said.

Collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge detonated to help free ship from Port of Baltimore

Crews used explosives on Monday to break apart a section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore that was still sitting on top of the container ship Dali.

Severe weather, tornadoes destroy nearly 50 homes in Kalamazoo County, Michigan

Nearly 50 homes were reportedly destroyed by severe weather, including tornadoes, last week in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Dozens of others were seriously damaged.

Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: Bodycam video captures law enforcement’s confusion moments after disaster

Maryland Department of Natural Resource officers' body camera video shows the confusion and shock following the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse on March 26, 2024.

Families still looking for missing loved ones after devastating Afghanistan floods killed scores

Many survivors are still searching for their loved ones after unusually heavy rains led to devastating floods in parts of Afghanistan; hundreds of people were killed and thousands of homes destroyed.

More bodies recovered after Indonesia flash floods bring death toll to 44

In Indonesia, heavy rains and a landslide caused a river to overflow its banks, resulting in flash floods that have killed at least 44 people with 15 still missing.

3 confirmed dead, others trapped after billboard collapses during heavy rains in India's Mumbai

A billboard collapse in Mumbai's suburb of Ghatkopar resulted in three fatalities and 59 injuries during thunderstorms and heavy rain, according to officials.

3 killed, 3 injured in California after speeding Tesla flies into power pole and building, knocks out power

Three people are dead and three others seriously injured after a speeding car struck a curb and crashed into a power pole and building in California.

In Sudan, 72 villages burned last month as fire 'used indiscriminately as weapon of war,' study says

In Sudan's civil war, fire is being used to burn villages and displace civilians with more frequency than before. April 2024 saw more fires than any other month of the war.

Indonesia's Mount Ibu volcano erupts, authorities prepare to evacuate thousands

Indonesia's Mount Ibu volcano erupted for five minutes. Authorities have prepared evacuation tents nearby but have not yet ordered an evacuation.

Rescue efforts for workers trapped in South Africa building collapse continues, 1 more survivor found

Rescue crews in South Africa are still working to recover workers who were trapped underneath rubble when an apartment building collapsed. One worker was found alive after six days.

Fire destroys shopping complex housing 1,400 outlets in Poland's capital

A fire engulfed a large shopping complex in Warsaw, Poland, on Sunday. While no injuries were reported, the fire destroyed more than 80% of the complex.

11 confirmed dead, including students, in Indonesia bus crash after reported brake failure

At least 11 people were killed on Sunday in Indonesia after a bus slammed into cars and motorbikes after its brakes reportedly malfunctioned, officials said.

Lightning-fast Formula E race car does 0-60 in 1.82 seconds flat

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals how the Gen3 Evo Formula E race car revolutionizes electric racing with its unmatched acceleration, advanced technology, sustainable design.

Alabama party shooting leaves 3 dead, over a dozen injured

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office announced that 15 people were wounded and three people were killed at a May Day event in Stockton, Alabama on Saturday.

Idaho emergency room doctor dies in avalanche on ski trip

Dr. Terrence O'Connor was skiing with a partner when the snowslide began on Friday; residents on social media say the 48-year-old ER doctor was a "outstanding physician"

Here's why Ireland is at boiling point over mass immigration

Hundreds of protests in towns have sprung up in Ireland with people calling on the government to end what they say is an "open borders" globalist agenda that is putting the needs of migrants ahead of its citizens.

How to fly with your dog when money is no object

With airlines tightening their leash on pet travel, there are other more comfortable travel options for pets with private jet charters.

Trucker fell asleep at wheel in leadup to wreck that killed 3 PA workers, authorities say

A truck driver who struck a construction vehicle on Interstate 83 in Pennsylvania and killed three workers was reportedly asleep at the wheel when the incident happened.

7 dead after bus falls into river in St. Petersburg, Russia

A bus veered off a bridge Friday in St. Petersburg, Russia, plunging into the Moika River and leaving seven people dead, according to officials.

At least 90 injured after passenger train hits boxcar, derails in Argentine capital

At least 90 people were injured Friday in Buenos Aires, Argentina, after a passenger train derailed after striking an empty boxcar on the tracks.

Taliban reports at least 50 dead as flash floods wreak havoc in northern Afghanistan

Flash floods triggered by seasonal rains in northern Afghanistan's Baghlan province have left at least 50 people dead, according to the Taliban.

Large barge crashes into historic Fort Madision Bridge in Iowa, later sinks

A near 100-year-old bridge in Iowa was struck by a loose barge on Thursday prompting its temporary closure before later reopening without any significant damage or injuries.

Bodies of 2 skiers buried in Utah avalanche recovered

The bodies of two men who were killed in an avalanche in Utah's backcountry outside of Salt Lake City were recovered. A third man was with them and was rescued.

Hundreds of dogs saved by makeshift shelter amid severe flooding in southern Brazil

In southern Brazil, a volunteer-led makeshift dog shelter has been set up in an abandoned warehouse to aid dogs displaced by devastating floods, officials say.

Boeing 737 catches fire, skids off runway at Senegal's main airport

A Boeing 737-300 Air Sénégal flight carrying 85 people caught fire and skidded off a runway at the African nation's main airport just outside Dakar.

Senate overwhelmingly passes FAA reauthorization, sending bill to House

The Senate passed a bill reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday, despite push back from multiple D.C.-based Democrats.

2 skiers confirmed dead in Utah avalanche, sheriff says

Two backcountry skiers were reported dead Thursday following an avalanche in the Wasatch Mountain Range outside Salt Lake City. A third skier was rescued.

Utah rescue crews search for 2 of 3 skiers who went missing after avalanche

Two of three backcountry skiers who went missing after an avalanche rushed down Lone Peak near Salt Lake City, Utah, are still being searched for, while the third has been rescued.

'Caramelo,' the Brazilian horse stranded on a roof by floods, is rescued after stirring the nation

A horse nicknamed Carmelo has been rescued after being stranded on a rooftop in southern Brazil, where floods have left more than 100 people dead.

Tent camps razed and activists arrested as Tunisia clamps down on migrants

After Tunisian authorities targeted migrants with demolition of tent camps and arrests this week, activists seeking better migrant rights staged a sit-in in front of EU headquarters.

Massive chemical storage tank in Thailand catches fire, 1 dead, 4 injured

In Thailand, a chemical storage tank caught fire, killing one person and injuring four others. The company that owns the tanks said it would compensate those affected.

Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: Explosives will be used to free ship from section of fallen steel wreckage

Unified Command on Wednesday said that crews will use precision explosives on a collapsed section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the Port of Baltimore.

Putin defends Russia's planned tactical nuclear weapons drill, calling exercise 'nothing unusual'

The planned exercise involving the practice deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in southern Russia is nothing unusual, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Suspected drunk driver goes airborne into Michigan lagoon with 3 kids in truck

Surveillance video shows a truck with three children inside going airborne before it careens into a lagoon in Michigan. Authorities believe a drunk driver was behind the wheel.

Truck driver cleared in deadly NH motorcycle wreck testifies to get license back

Volodymyr Zhukovskyy, a commercial truck driver acquitted in the deaths of seven motorcyclists in New Hamsphire, is requesting the reinstatement of his license.

Arizona county to build bridge over creek where 3 children drowned

Gila County, Arizona, is using a $21 million federal grant to construct a bridge over Tonto Creek, where three young children died in a 2019 incident.

3-digit temperatures trigger rolling blackouts in Mexico

Hourslong rolling blackouts hit Mexico late Tuesday as high temperatures and brief drops in power generation took their toll on the Latin American country.

Mother of detained US soldier says Russian girlfriend begged for money before his arrest

Melody Jones, whose son is detained in Russia, revealed during 'America's Newsroom' her son's girlfriend asked for money before he was arrested on theft charges.

Majority of Astroworld wrongful death lawsuits have been settled, lawyer says

An attorney says nine of the 10 wrongful death lawsuits filed after the 2021 Astroworld music festival have been settled. Only one lawsuit remains pending.

Kenya president declares public holiday to mourn hundreds of flood victims

The president of Kenya declared May 10 a public holiday to mourn victims of the region's ongoing flooding. The holiday will be observed by planting trees.

7 confirmed dead, dozens still missing after South Africa building collapse

Rescue teams are continuing to search for construction workers who are believed to be buried in the rubble of a building that collapsed in South Africa on Monday.

Rescuers make contact with 11 workers buried alive by South Africa building collapse

Rescue teams have made contact with 11 people buried alive in the rubble of a George, South Africa, apartment building that was under construction when it collapsed.

2 dead in Minnesota mobile home explosion

Two people were reported dead Tuesday after an early morning mobile home explosion was heard in Princeton, a town roughly halfway between Minneapolis and St. Cloud.

1 worker dead, another injured after truck veers onto shoulder of California highway

One contract worker was killed and another seriously injured after a box truck veered onto the shoulder of California State Route 71 in Chino Hills.

NYC jail guard injured after body camera catches fire

A New York City Department of Correction captain sustained burns and smoke inhalation injuries after her body camera suddenly caught fire.

Body of sixth victim in Baltimore Key Bridge collapse pulled from water

Authorities in Maryland announced on Tuesday that a sixth body has been recovered from the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

Woman who took fatal fall from stands at Ohio State graduation identified

53-year-old Georgia resident Larissa Brady has been identified as the woman who sustained a deadly fall from the stands at Ohio State University's graduation ceremony Sunday.

Republicans urge Biden to prevent French company from collaborating with Russian nuclear company

A letter to President Biden from two Republicans warned that waiving Russia sanctions would allow a French power company to work with Russia-owned nuclear company Rosatom.

Water rationing ordered as severe flooding devastates southern Brazil

In southern Brazil, severe flooding has caused extensive damage, leaving 90 people dead and more than 130 missing. A mayor on Tuesday asked residents to ration water.

Los Angeles bus driver fights back after female suspect attacks her over alleged fare dispute

Video captured a Los Angeles bus driver defending herself and fighting back after a woman attacked her on Sunday over an alleged fare dispute.

Russia defends veto of UN resolution prohibiting nuclear weapons in outer space

Russia has defended its veto of a U.N. resolution urging prevention of a space-based nuclear arms race, proposing their own resolution for a ban on space weapons.

5 confirmed dead, 49 missing after building under construction collapses in South Africa

Five workers have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a multi-story apartment complex under construction in a coastal city in South Africa, according to authorities.

A judge is forcing Hawaii to give wildfire investigation documents to lawyers handling lawsuits

A judge forced the Hawaii attorney general's office to give to lawyers involved in the lawsuits over the August Maui wildfires all interviews and documents collected by the team hired to investigate.

2 workers confirmed dead, 53 still trapped after South Africa building collapse

Two construction workers are now confirmed dead and 53 others trapped following the collapse of a multi-story apartment building in George, South Africa.

Minnesota woman accused of killing 2 children, setting house on fire

Jennifer Marie Stately, 35, has been charged with killing two children — reportedly her own — fleeing with a third, and setting a house on fire.

Jordan stations 2 firefighting helicopters in Cyprus ahead of summer wildfire season

Jordan on Monday stationed two firefighting helicopters in Cyprus, in hopes of assisting the Mediterranean island nation in combating any forest fires that may break out this summer.

Small plane crashes in central Virginia, killing 2

John Latham, 63, of Haymarket, Virginia, and Niiben Ayivorh, 73, of Burke, were killed when their small aircraft crashed in densely-forested section of Fluvanna County.

Indiana fertilizer leak triggers 10-mile fish kill

A leak from a 30,000-gallon liquid nitrogen fertilizer tank has resulted in a roughly 10-mile-long fish kill in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, according to environmental officials.

Millions of people across Oklahoma, southern Kansas at risk of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms

Long-track tornados and baseball-sized hail are among the threats facing millions in the central U.S.; forecasters have issued a rare high risk warning for southern Kansas and central Oklahoma.

Bear dragged body of man killed in Massachusetts car wreck, police say

A man who was dragged by a bear following a Hatfield, Massachusetts, car crash on Sunday was most likely dead at the time, State Police said.

Floodwaters start receding around Houston area as recovery begins following rescues and evacuations

After days of heavy rainfall that led to hundreds of rescues, Houston area floodwaters have started to recede and residents have begun to return to their homes to assess damages.

Explainer: What are tactical nuclear weapons and why is Russia training with them now?

Russia announced its military would run drills involving tactical nuclear weapons, which are for use on the battlefield rather than for leveling cities, amid the ongoing Ukraine war.

40 workers trapped after building under construction reportedly collapses in South Africa

Multiple people have been injured after a building under construction collapsed in George, South Africa. The Western Cape government is closely monitoring the situation.

Building fire that killed 76 in South Africa was caused by building negligence, report says

A report on a deadly building fire in South Africa that killed 76 people blames city authorities for neglecting safety concerns at the building for years prior.

Russia announces nuclear drills in response to 'provocative' comments by Western officials

Russia's Defense Ministry has announced plans for drills simulating the deployment of nuclear weapons. This follows comments by Western officials about the war in Ukraine.

UN atomic watchdog chief travels to Iran, grapples with Tehran's escalating nuclear program

The head of the United Nations' atomic watchdog recently voiced concerns about Iran's enrichment of uranium and the potential for clandestine activities.

2 bodies found in 'human-dug cave' in Los Angeles: officials

Two bodies were found inside a "human-dug cave" in Los Angeles, California, Sunday morning. A "white powder substance" was also found inside the excavation.

Heavy rains over Texas have led to water rescues, school cancellations and evacuation orders

The Houston area has been slammed by heavy storms, leading to numerous high-water rescues and officials urgently instructing residents in low-lying areas to evacuate.

13 killed as heavy rains unleash landslide in Haiti

Following two days of heavy rains in Haiti, at least 13 people have died; Haiti’s Civil Protection Agency said a landslide caused the majority of the deaths.

31 confirmed dead as heavy rains continue to batter southern Brazil, authorities say

31 people have been confirmed dead and more than 70 are missing as heavy rains continue to batter Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul, officials say.

Kenya postpones planned reopening of schools after more than 200 people killed by severe flooding

Kenya's president has delayed the reopening of schools due to ongoing heavy rains and floods, which have resulted in over 200 deaths, he announced on Friday.

Death toll from heavy rains, flooding rises to 13 in southern Brazil

Heavy rains and flooding have killed 13 people so far in Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul so far. Thousands have been displaced and 21 are still missing.

15 confirmed dead after bus plunges into rocky ravine in northern Pakistan

At least 15 people were killed on Friday in northern Pakistan after a bus plunged into a rocky ravine after its driver lost control, according to police.

Michigan researchers discover eerie 1909 shipwreck at bottom of Lake Superior

Officials with the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society announced this week that the remains of a 1909 shipwreck were discovered partially intact at the bottom of Lake Superior.

EU announces 1 billion euros in aid for Lebanon amid a surge in irregular migration

The EU has announced an aid package of about $1.06 billion for Lebanon, which will largely go to boosting border control in order to halt the flow of migrants and asylum seekers to Italy and Cyprus.

Pilot dead after small plane crashes in Georgia neighborhood

Jason McKenzie, the associate director of philanthropy at Augusta University, has been reported dead after his single-engine aircraft crashed in a residential part of the Georgia city.

Captain gets 4 years for negligence in California dive boat fire that killed 34

Jerry Boylan, the captain of a scuba dive boat that caught fire off Santa Cruz Island in California in 2019, killing 34 people, has been sentenced to four years in prison.

Fiery Connecticut I-95 tanker crash shuts down portion of major highway for second time in just over a year

A busy section of interstate in the southwestern part of Connecticut will be closed for an “extended period of time" after a tanker carrying gasoline crashed and burst into flames on Thursday morning, officials said.

Mass broadband outages reported in Nepal

Broadband internet service was disrupted across much of Nepal on Thursday as Indian vendors began withdrawing service to Nepali operators over payment defaults.

Russia proposes UN resolution to ban weaponization of outer space

Russia introduced a U.N. resolution to ban all weapons in outer space for all time just a week after vetoing a similar proposal from the United States and Japan.

Death toll of China highway collapse rises to 36, more than 20 cars found

A large section of a highway in Meizhou in south China's Guangdong Province collapsed due to heavy rains and flooding, resulting in the confirmed deaths of 36 people so far.

Biden admin condemned for considering plans to accept Palestinian refugees: ‘A nation committing suicide’

Commentators across social media criticized the Biden administration for considering allowing refugees from a region known for widespread support of terrorists.

Magnitude 4.1 earthquake rattles California's Inland Empire

A small earthquake was felt across a wide swath of Southern California on Wednesday, centered between Riverside and Orange counties just outside Corona.

Fire severely damages LA County fire station

Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 164 in Huntington Park, California, has reportedly sustained severe damage from a Wednesday morning fire.

Tourists airlifted from Kenyan reserve as freak floods continue

Tourists were evacuated by air Wednesday from the Maasai Mara national reserve in Kenya as devastating flash floods continued encroaching on the African nation.

Heavy rains leave at least 10 dead in southern Brazil

Heavy rains in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state have left at least 10 people dead and 21 others missing since Monday, according to national authorities.

2-year-old dead in Arizona after bounce house was swept away by wind

One child was killed and a second injured in Casa Grande, Arizona, after a bounce house was swept up by strong winds, according to local authorities.

Indonesia’s Ruang volcano spits more hot ash after eruption forces schools and airports to close

Authorities warned locals of possible super-hot volcanic clouds and a tsunami if the mountain falls into the sea following another eruption of Indonesia's Mount Ruang volcano.

Greece bolsters firefighting arsenal to cope with country's growing heat risk

Greece is bracing for an intense wildfire season as temperatures rise and fires start earlier each year by doubling the number of firefighters in specialized units.

55 injured in Los Angeles after Metro train collides with bus

A Los Angeles Metro light rail train and a University of Southern California shuttle bus collided in downtown Los Angeles, injuring dozens of people.

24 confirmed dead after highway collapses in southern China

24 people have been confirmed dead after a section of a highway in southern China's Guangdong province collapsed. The incident occurred early Wednesday.