The horrified mother of primary school-age youngster Thomas Cooper watched in horror as her son perished in the hospital ...

A gas truck explosion that generated a “shock wave” in Mexico City on Wednesday killed at least six people and left 90 injured, according to the city’s government. Those who were injured were taken to ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Drivers around Oregon may have noticed they're paying more at the pump this week. The state's average for regular unleaded gasoline climbed to about $4.14, which is a 16-cent jump ...

The cause of the enormous blast, which created chaos in one of the capital’s most heavily populated areas, was thought to be an accident. By Emiliano Rodríguez Mega Reporting from Mexico City An ...

Etelka is a post-doctoral research fellow exploring aerosol science with biology and engineering.View full profile Etelka is a post-doctoral research fellow exploring aerosol science with biology and ...

SEATTLE — Drivers around Washington may have noticed they’re paying more at the pump this week. The statewide average for regular unleaded gasoline climbed to about $4.50 a gallon, a 10-cent jump from ...

Gas prices are rising nationally, with a recent spike linked to a refinery flood in Indiana. Arizona's average gas prices have increased by over 20 cents in the last month, primarily in metro Phoenix.

Kerry Breen is a news editor at CBSNews.com. A graduate of New York University's Arthur L. Carter School of Journalism, she previously worked at NBC News' TODAY Digital. She covers current events, ...

Several Michigan beaches are under bacteria advisories — or are closed — as Michiganders head into the start of the Labor Day weekend. In a state with more than 1,000 beaches, state officials say ...

Two people have died after eating oysters contaminated with flesh-eating bacteria, health officials confirmed, and others have been infected. Both of the fatal cases were traced to Louisiana-harvested ...

Six have died and 34 people have been infected by the virulent bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, which health officials say is “so prolific right now” Two more people have died of vibriosis, the infection ...

Thinking of getting an electric vehicle? The federal government’s $7,500 subsidy expires at the end of September. (Though you might not need a subsidy to make the math work.) E.V.s tend to be pricier ...