The explosion destroyed 38 homes, killed eight people and injured dozens.

      

 

 

Arianespace launched a rocket Tuesday from French Guiana carrying a robotic cargo ship to deliver provisions to the International Space Station. (July 30)

      

 

 

Man accused of using phone to film up women's skirts

      

 

 

Every summer, tourists make the pilgrimage to Chincoteague Island, Va. to see wild ponies cross the Assateague Channel. But, it's the rockets sending to supplies to the International Space Station that are making this a year-round destination. (July

      

 

 

Cleanliness of Anacostia River a factor in District's move to reduce waste.

      

 

 

Washington, D.C., Mayor Vincent Gray bans Styrofoam containers in the District.

      

 

 

A video camera captured the terrifying plight of two women who became trapped on an 80-foot-high railroad bridge when a freight train surprised them as they walked along the tracks. (July 30)

      

 

 

Highlights of this day in history: Ex-Teamsters leader Jimmy Hoffa disappears; Medicare and Medicaid signed into law; A blast rocks Black Tom Island; The USS Indianapolis sunk; Henry Ford and Arnold Schwarzenegger born. (July 30)

      

 

 

Winter cold kills more than twice as many Americans as does summer heat.

      

 

 

Split verdict: How rare is it?