Man accused of killing Olympic runner in fire attack dies of own burns
Officials in Kenya say the man accused of killing Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei by setting her on fire has died of his own burns.
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Officials in Kenya say the man accused of killing Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei by setting her on fire has died of his own burns.
The probe covers more than 781,000 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles from the 2021 through 2023 model years.
Officials in Uganda say Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died in a Kenyan hospital four days after she was allegedly set on fire by her boyfriend.
Authorities in Portland say an arsonist set fire to at least 15 police cars at a training facility early Thursday.
Eyewitnesses said that a lightning strike may have sparked the fire on the Carnival Freedom, a claim that Carnival said "is being investigated."
Local officials in Hawaii plan to open an office that will speed up Maui County's notoriously slow processing of building permits to help the town of Lahaina to recover from last year's deadly wildfire.
Nearly a dozen other firefighters and two civilians were injured in the explosion, officials said.
The children ranged in age from one to five years old, officials said.
All 379 occupants of the Japan Airlines flight got out safely and the pilot of the coast guard plane also escaped, officials said.
An elderly couple got trapped inside a motorhome that was engulfed in flames, officials said.
Maui's economy relies on tourism, but some residents say that they haven't recovered enough from August's deadly wildfires.
Toyota said the batteries in some of the small SUVs can shift during forceful turns, causing a short circuit.
Environmental activists are praising President Biden's American Climate Corps, which the White House says will serve as a major green jobs training program.
Experts say lithium-ion battery fires pose unique risks requiring specialized training, but CBS News has found gaps in fire safety training, research and regulation.
Dry conditions and strong wind fueled wildfires on the Big Island and Maui, where blazes spread in Lahaina as well as inland.
The fires, which are still burning, have brought smoke and hazardous air quality to millions of Americans.
Officials in Guyana suspect a girl who had earlier threatened to torch the dorm set the fire that killed 18 of her fellow students.
Claudia Jiminez was home with her two daughters when their apartment caught fire. The exit was blocked, but an unexpected hero helped them escape safely.
The fuel tanker spilled about 2,200 gallons of fuel onto the Gold Star Bridge, officials said.
People across the U.S. saw red flag warnings pop up on their smartphone weather applications this week, raising alarms about higher risks of fires.
The wildfire in southern New Jersey spread across 3,859 acres in one day but was 50% contained by Wednesday morning, authorities said.
Caterina Scorsone disclosed that four pets died in the blaze.
The fire broke out overnight in the facility in Ciudad Juárez, right on the U.S. border. Most of the dead were Guatemalan nationals.
The cause of the fire remains unknown.
A preliminary investigation showed the fire broke out when a pipeline ruptured during heavy rain, possibly triggered by a lightning strike.
The state has seen a number of departments grow in response to new Colorado commitments such as universal preschool and free school lunches.
The Broncos missed out on a shot to end the second longest current playoff drought in the NFL with Thursday night's 34-27 loss to the Chargers.
Denver's closure of its last shelter for migrants comes at a time when several families across the city are struggling.
The City of Boulder is emphasizing the importance of outdoor safety after two people died in separate incidents in the Flatirons.
Residents far north within Fort Collins were awoken on Thursday morning by police and firefighters asking them to evacuate.
The state has seen a number of departments grow in response to new Colorado commitments such as universal preschool and free school lunches.
Denver's closure of its last shelter for migrants comes at a time when several families across the city are struggling.
The City of Boulder is emphasizing the importance of outdoor safety after two people died in separate incidents in the Flatirons.
Residents far north within Fort Collins were awoken on Thursday morning by police and firefighters asking them to evacuate.
A search and rescue mission in Gilpin County ended Thursday when authorities found the body of a missing man.
One of the most popular movie franchises ever made is now coming to life on stage as Back to the Future the musical is touring the United States. In late January the musical will open in Denver at the Buell Theatre and tickets are already on sale.
The event in Arvada is about far more than the trees.
Frank Azar sued another law firm, and won.
The Social Security Fairness Act stands to repeal certain existing policies.
Thousands of people living in Clear Creek County in Colorado's mountain community woke up without power.
The Broncos missed out on a shot to end the second longest current playoff drought in the NFL with Thursday night's 34-27 loss to the Chargers.
Denver Broncos rookie running back Audric Estime scored his first career touchdown on Thursday Night Football.
The Charlotte Hornets' mascot appeared to award a fan a video game console, but the device was taken away when the cameras stopped.
The Denver Broncos Week 17 matchup against the Bengals is now scheduled for Dec. 28.
Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto is playing himself into the conversation for Defensive Player of the Year.
ICE deported more than a quarter-million unauthorized immigrants in fiscal year 2024, the highest tally in a decade.
The bankrupt discount retail chain plans to liquidate after a deal with a prospective buyer collapsed.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
President-elect Donald Trump Trump said lawmakers should oppose any sweeping spending measure that includes "traps" and abolish the debt limit before he takes office next year.
The U.S. government could face a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. Here's what could be impacted.
The state has seen a number of departments grow in response to new Colorado commitments such as universal preschool and free school lunches.
ICE deported more than a quarter-million unauthorized immigrants in fiscal year 2024, the highest tally in a decade.
Two IRS agents have accused Hunter Biden's lawyer of defamation.
President-elect Donald Trump Trump said lawmakers should oppose any sweeping spending measure that includes "traps" and abolish the debt limit before he takes office next year.
The U.S. government could face a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. Here's what could be impacted.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Sleep optimization, or "sleepmaxxing," is a popular trend among a younger demographic, but experts share a few words of caution.
Products sold as tabletop firepits, firepots, miniature fireplaces or portable fires for indoor use are "extremely dangerous," consumer agency warns.
One Colorado community is working to address a health care desert- defined as an area where people have little to no access to health care services.
Advocates say it is discrimination and are arguing for "insurance fairness" on the grounds that people who have joints surgically replaced typically don't face the same kinds of coverage challenges.
Some Coloradans are getting caught up in the insurance industry's ongoing efforts to find undisclosed drivers or "hidden drivers" who may be costing the industry lost premiums.
United Airlines introduced Denver International Airport's first nonstop flight to Rome, Italy.
The bankrupt discount retail chain plans to liquidate after a deal with a prospective buyer collapsed.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
The U.S. government could face a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. Here's what could be impacted.
Some Coloradans are getting caught up in the insurance industry's ongoing efforts to find undisclosed drivers or "hidden drivers" who may be costing the industry lost premiums.
A 31-year-old financial analyst was surprised when his insurance company recently informed him that they were increasing his six month premium by $312 for another driver in his home, who he says does not exist.
The state's budget crisis means Colorado families who fought for access to a critical autism therapy now have more work to do.
Last year, 999 claims were made related to damage caused by the roadway in Colorado and nine were paid out.
Shannon Lofland, a veteran deputy in the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, resigned this week amid a department internal investigation into her performing in adult videos, jobs she says she took "out of desperation."