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Man accused of blowing up home to hide wife’s murder

by Jennifer Cruz

The man admitted to the crime, but said he shot his wife several weeks before the explosion only after she asked him to because she couldn’t do it herself.

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Authorities investigating blast at Minnesota mosque (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

The blast occurred around 5 a.m. Saturday morning and, although it had the potential to be “very big and very damaging,” no one was injured.

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Former airman charged in pipe bomb explosion at Air Force facility

by Brian Seay

A former airman has been charged in connection with the explosion earlier this month outside of a Air Force Recruiting Station in Bixby, Oklahoma.

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Man attempts to kill deputies, blows himself up instead (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

The deputies were unharmed and the suspect, who now faces two counts of attempted murder, was left with a severely mutilated hand.

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Explosion at Missouri ammo plant leaves 1 dead, 4 injured

by Jennifer Cruz

Officials confirmed the explosion occurred in the primer mixing cell, resulting in the death of an employee who had worked at the facility for 36 years.

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How to blow up a minivan with dynamite, diesel fuel and a tank (VIDEO)

by Ben Philippi

Explosives expert Terry Bacon show us how to blow up a minivan using dynamite, diesel fuel and an M5A1 Stuart tank firing it's 37mm main gun.

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Explosion at Mexican fireworks market leaves 29 dead, 72 injured (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

Investigators have not yet determined what may have caused the explosion, which could reportedly be felt in neighboring towns.

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Officials order pipeline protestors to leave camp amid rising violence

by Jacki Billings

Federal officials have stepped in to quell rising violence between Dakota Access pipeline protestors and police, ordering the evacuation of the main encampment established by activists.

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DoD releases identity of soldier killed in Afghanistan

by Jennifer Cruz

Staff Sgt. Adam Thomas, 31, died as a result of injuries he sustained from an improvised explosive device while engaged in dismounted operations.

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Pipe bombs planted at New Jersey 5K benefiting Marines, Navy

by Jennifer Cruz

Authorities would not say if it was thought to be an act of terrorism, but said it was not believed to be related to the events in New York and Minnesota.

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Pipe bomb planted on patrol car outside officer’s home shakes entire neighborhood

by Jennifer Cruz

The explosion, which happened about 20 minutes after the officer arrived, did not cause any injuries, but residents are concerned about it happening again.

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30 years after tragic disaster Chernobyl has flourishing wildlife (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

Fourteen species of mammals were found, including wolves, foxes, raccoons, wild boars, moose, deer, and even a European Bison.

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