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.
Word of yet another E. coli outbreak has shaken shoppers 10 days ahead of Thanksgiving.
In the second half of Sunday's Denver Broncos game, rookie running back Audric Estimé momentarily took all of the crowd at Empower Field at Mile High's breath away.
A Colorado oil & gas executive will head the U.S. Department of Energy if President-elect Donald Trump's pick is confirmed.
A kitten got trapped in a dumpster in Northern Colorado late last week, and it was only through teamwork that a group of rescuers was able to free it.
Hundreds of UPS workers in the Denver area will be looking for new jobs in the new year. The company said it's part of an effort to move into a workflow that involves more automation.
Word of yet another E. coli outbreak has shaken shoppers 10 days ahead of Thanksgiving.
A Colorado oil & gas executive will head the U.S. Department of Energy if President-elect Donald Trump's pick is confirmed.
A kitten got trapped in a dumpster in Northern Colorado late last week, and it was only through teamwork that a group of rescuers was able to free it.
Hundreds of UPS workers in the Denver area will be looking for new jobs in the new year. The company said it's part of an effort to move into a workflow that involves more automation.
Douglas County School District will be consolidating schools in one community using funds from a bond passed by voters earlier this month.
Nearly 100 Denver Public Schools parents spoke at the meeting on Monday night.
Audric Estimé is a running back for Denver who is among the young players who have been showing a lot of resolve.
Hundreds of UPS workers in the Denver area will be looking for new jobs in the new year. The company said it's part of an effort to move into a workflow that involves more automation.
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In the second half of Sunday's Denver Broncos game, rookie running back Audric Estimé momentarily took all of the crowd at Empower Field at Mile High's breath away.
An NHL referee was taken to the hospital after Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson slammed into him accidentally during Colorado's game in Philadelphia.
Bo Nix threw for 307 yards and a season-best four touchdowns, Javonte Williams got a push across the goal line from a half-dozen of his teammates, and the Denver Broncos rolled past the Atlanta Falcons 38-6 on Sunday.
Shedeur Sanders overcame a shaky start to throw three touchdown passes, LaJohntay Wester returned a punt 76 yards for a score and No. 18 Colorado pulled away late to beat Utah 49-24 on Saturday.
The Colorado State Rams have defeated the Wyoming Cowboys in this year's Border War and claimed the Bronze Boot.
Spirit's bankruptcy filing will likely mean higher airfares across airlines as it trims schedule, according to experts.
Two women testified before the House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid them "for sex," their lawyer told CBS News' Major Garrett.
Kennedy insists he is not "anti-vaccine," but he has a long record of false and misleading statements about their safety and benefits. What could he do as Trump's HHS secretary?
E. coli outbreaks in food are making headlines, prompting questions about how to stay safe from the bacteria that can cause sickness.
NHTSA unveils two investigations into recalls that may not have worked, just days after announcing civil fine against Ford for moving too slowly.
A Colorado oil & gas executive will head the U.S. Department of Energy if President-elect Donald Trump's pick is confirmed.
Two women testified before the House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid them "for sex," their lawyer told CBS News' Major Garrett.
Kennedy insists he is not "anti-vaccine," but he has a long record of false and misleading statements about their safety and benefits. What could he do as Trump's HHS secretary?
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet and senior staff picks are facing an uncertain future as his selections received mixed reviews in recent days — and a handful sent shockwaves through Washington.
Mr. Biden has made addressing climate change a key part of his policy agenda.
Kennedy insists he is not "anti-vaccine," but he has a long record of false and misleading statements about their safety and benefits. What could he do as Trump's HHS secretary?
E. coli outbreaks in food are making headlines, prompting questions about how to stay safe from the bacteria that can cause sickness.
There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy – rock climbing – is helping them improve their balance, mobility, strength and cognition.
The person had traveled to eastern Africa and was treated in Northern California upon return, according to the California Department of Public Health.
Thanks to the living donor program at Children's Hospital Colorado, a Texas girl found a match for a new liver.
Word of yet another E. coli outbreak has shaken shoppers 10 days ahead of Thanksgiving.
Hundreds of UPS workers in the Denver area will be looking for new jobs in the new year. The company said it's part of an effort to move into a workflow that involves more automation.
Spirit's bankruptcy filing will likely mean higher airfares across airlines as it trims schedule, according to experts.
NHTSA unveils two investigations into recalls that may not have worked, just days after announcing civil fine against Ford for moving too slowly.
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is trying to recover from the pandemic drop in travel and failed mergers.
Every time Michael Bryant leaves his apartment, he worries.
Another criminal case, impacted by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation's ongoing DNA scandal, will lead to a lenient plea bargain for a convicted killer.
The Colorado Department of Transportation is under scrutiny after more than two dozen people died in construction zone crashes this year.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and dozens of other travelers showed up to pick up their rental cars at an upstate New York airport this summer and all of the employees of the Hertz rental car agency had "abandoned" their jobs.
A research program that's paying cash to people who inject drugs is raising concerns for some residents and business owners. They say it's bringing addicts and substance abusers to the building where they live and work -- creating safety issues and degrading their neighborhood.