The oil industry’s worst nightmare came true on July 6, 1988. The Piper Alpha oil platform suffered a catastrophic explosion, leaving most workers trapped in an inferno at sea. This disaster led to ...

In 1947, Larry Doby became the first Black player in Major League Baseball's American League, joining the Cleveland Indians 11 weeks after Jackie Robinson broke the sport's color barrier with the ...

On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming U.S. independence from Britain ...

ESPARTO, Calif. (AP) — An explosion at a fireworks warehouse in rural Northern California caused a massive fire, sending thick plumes of black smoke into the air and forcing evacuations, authorities ...

A catastrophic blast on August 4, 2020 -- one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history -- devastated large parts of Lebanon's capital Beirut, killing more than 220 people and injuring over ...

At least 221 lots have sold in Altadena and Pacific Palisades and 364 more are in escrow or up for sale, ‘a tiny drop,’ or about 6%, of properties destroyed.

You've heard of how mighty supernovas are, or of the ungodly amounts of energy released by gamma ray bursts. But astronomers have discovered a type of cosmic blast that puts all those to shame.

You've heard of how mighty supernovas are, or of the ungodly amounts of energy released by gamma ray bursts. But astronomers have discovered a type of cosmic blast that puts all those to shame ...

Witness the incredible power of a 30-engine rocket test that led to the largest non-nuclear explosion in recorded history. This groundbreaking event showcased the immense energy and engineering ...

Federal authorities say the Palm Springs car bombing is the largest explosion in Southern California history. As of Sunday 5 p.m., the FBI believes 25-year-old Guy Edward Bartkus was behind the attack ...