3-D-printed gun fires real bullets A Texas group run by a self-described anarchist has posted what appears to be the first video of the live firing of a handgun created with a 3-D printer. The 53-second video shows a single shot being fired from The Liberator, a plastic handgun that, with the exception of its metal firing pin, was assembled from parts made with a 3-D printer, according to Defense Distributed. More
Bangladesh building collapse toll rises to 433 Rescuers found more bodies in the concrete debris of a collapsed garment factory building Thursday and authorities say it may take another five days to clear the rubble. In addition to the 433 confirmed dead, police report that 149 people are still missing in what has become the worst disaster for Bangladesh’s $20 billion-a-year garment industry. More
Abused disabled Iowa plant workers awarded $240M A Texas company has been ordered to pay 32 mentally disabled workers $240 million in damages for what government lawyers described as years of around-the-clock abuse. More
Jones called 'greatest country singer of all time' The country music world reacted with deep emotion upon learning of the death of legendary singer George Jones. Here's a sampling of quotes and tweets about Jones: "The world has lost the greatest country singer of all time. Amen." - Merle Haggard More
Crews respond to large pipeline explosion outside Pyote Several local fire departments responded to a large explosion outside of Pyote, referencing a pipeline fire near westbound Interstate 20. According to a post ... 04/26/2024 - 10:27 am | View Link
Mass shooting at Memphis block party leaves 2 dead, others wounded: police A mass shooting Saturday night during a block party in Memphis, Tennessee, has left two people dead and six others wounded, according to police. Memphis Police responded at 7:19 p.m. Saturday ... 04/20/2024 - 6:17 pm | View Link
On This Day, April 17: Explosion at Texas fertilizer plant kills 15 On April 17, 2013, an explosion at a West, Texas, fertilizer plant killed 15 people, injured dozens and caused massive property damage in the community. 04/16/2024 - 8:00 pm | View Link
4 IDF soldiers wounded in explosion near Lebanese border Four IDF soldiers were wounded by an unidentified explosion just inside the Lebanese side of the Western border with Israel related to securing the border. The IDF is still reviewing what caused the ... 04/14/2024 - 9:58 pm | View Link
Memphis police officer dead, 2 more wounded in early-morning shootout A Memphis police officer and an 18-year-old suspect were killed during an early-morning gun battle on Friday, which also left another suspect and two more officers wounded. Struggling at times to ... 04/12/2024 - 7:02 am | View Link
A 64-year-old 'peak boomer' worries his savings and Social Security won't be enough to retire: 'My biggest fear is finding myself at 75 standing at the door at Walmart.'