The Latest: Investigators ID 3 dead in car explosion

Officials from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives say the three people who died in a car explosion in downtown Allentown, Pennsylvania, knew each other. ATF special agent in charge Don Robinson said at a news conference Monday afternoon that he wants to dispel rumors that a bystander was killed in the blast, but he would not discuss details of the incident.

Queen regards the 1982 Hyde Park bombings as the ‘most ghastly’ day

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Tips sought from public after car explosion that left 3 dead

Autopsies are planned Monday on the bodies of three people found dead after a car explosion on a downtown street in what authorities called a "criminal incident" being probed by federal, state and local authorities. Three males were found dead after the 9:30 p.m. Saturday blast in Allentown, said Lehigh County Coroner Scott Grim, who added that he would probably be able to release the names after their identities are confirmed and their families notified.

FBI investigating after car explosion kills 1 on city street

A car exploded on a city street, killing at least one person and leading to a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents, and federal authorities are helping local officials in the investigation. Resident Carlos Perodin told The Morning Call of Allentown that he was watching a movie with his wife when he heard a thunderous explosion and went to the scene.

Lawrence explosion victim Leonel Rondon just got his driver’s license

September 14, 2018: Family friend Luis Mendina speaks near the family home of Leonel Rondon, 18, on Friday, September 14, 2018 in Lawrence, Massachusetts. LAWRENCE , MA - September 14, 2018: Individuals gather at the family home of Leonel Rondon,18, on Friday, September 14, 2018 in Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Everyone wants answers: Mass., feds hunt for gas blast cause Source: AP

Investigators worked Friday to pinpoint the cause of a series of fiery natural gas explosions that killed a teen driver in his car just hours after he got his license, injured at least 25 others and left dozens of homes in smoldering ruins. Authorities said an estimated 8,000 people were displaced at the height of Thursday's post-explosion chaos in three towns north of Boston rocked by the disaster.

US tourist dead after tour boat explodes in the Bahamas

An American tourist was killed and several other people were injured when a tour boat exploded in an exclusive district of the Bahamas, officials said. The watercraft was carrying 12 passengers - including 10 American tourists and two Bahamians - off the exclusive island of Exuma Saturday morning when there was an explosion aboard and the boat burst into flames, according to the US Coast Guard and local reports.

Natasha Kaplinsky’s daughter suffers ‘severe burns’ after boat explosion in Greece

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Nasa unveils programme aimed at preventing an asteroid apocalypse

Space agency describes the scenario as 'low probability but high consequence', meaning it will probably never happen, but if it does we're toast Among Earth's natural disasters - hurricanes, floods, earthquakes - the one humans probably ponder least is asteroids, huge objects zipping through our solar system at ludicrous speeds. Federal officials call an asteroid or comet collision "low probability but high consequence", Nasa-speak for it will probably never happen, but if it does we're toast.