A possible crack in a toxic chemical tank at a Southern California aerospace facility may be relieving pressure, potentially reducing the risk of a catastrophic explosion. Officials continue to monitor the situation as tens of thousands remain evacuated.
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Authorities ordered more than 40,000 people to evacuate parts of Orange County, California, after a tank holding toxic methyl methacrylate at an aerospace facility became unstable and risked explosion. Officials say the tank is likely to fail, though no injuries have been reported.
Two people died and several others were injured after a driver plowed into pedestrians on a busy shopping street in Leipzig, Germany. Authorities have arrested the suspect and are investigating the motive.
A tornado struck Enid, Oklahoma, Thursday night, damaging homes and forcing the closure of Vance Air Force Base. Officials reported no fatalities and minor injuries as emergency crews continue recovery efforts.
A shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge injures 10 people after an argument between two groups escalates. Authorities say suspects remain at large as investigations continue.
Police are searching for 17-year-old Damarian Jones after a shooting near the University of Iowa injured five people. Jones faces multiple charges including attempted murder, and authorities continue to investigate the incident.
Five people, including three University of Iowa students, were shot near the campus early Sunday. Police continue to investigate the incident and seek information about persons of interest.
Eight children aged 1 to 14 were killed in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, with a total of ten people shot. The suspect was killed by police after a carjacking and chase.