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West Paramedic’s Detention Hearing Delayed

The former West paramedic who was arrested for having bomb-making materials was scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday afternoon, but his detention hearing was delayed.

2013/05/15

West Plant Explosion (credit: Getty Images)

Week Of Chaos, Horror & Hope Across America

Moment after nail-biting moment, the events shoved us through a week that felt like an unremitting series of tragedies: Deadly bombs. Poison letters. A a colossal explosion. A violent manhunt.

2013/04/20

ATF agents are shown in a file photo dated April 23,1993, inspecting the only structure that was left standing after a fire destroyed the Branch Davidian cult compound. (credit: J. DAVID AKE/AFP/Getty Images)

Branch Davidian Survivors Mark 20 Years

Some who survived the fiery end to the 51-day standoff at the Branch Davidian compound are to gather for a memorial service on the 20th anniversary of the fire.

2013/04/19

Marathon Runner Witnesses Double Disasters

A bomb exploded at the finish line of the Boston Marathon moments after Joe Berti finished the race. Two days later, he was in Texas when he saw a fertilizer plant explode near Waco.

2013/04/19

From Minor To Critical – Doc Talks Plant Explosion Injuries

After the explosion at the West Fertilizer plant in West, first responders took the majority of those injured to Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center in Waco.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/04/18

DFR Firefighter Killed In West Plant Explosion

Officials have just confirmed that a North Texas firefighter was killed in the West Fertilizer Plant explosion.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/04/18

With smoke rising in the distance, a law enformcement officer runs a check point at the perimeter about half a mile from the West Fertilizer Company on April 18, 2013 in West, Texas. (credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Texas Rocked By Fertilizer Plant Explosion

An explosion at a fertilizer plant in West killed between five and 15 people, at least, and left more than 160 others injured. The injury estimate is expected to grow once daylight breaks.

2013/04/18

66 Years Ago, Another Deadly Texas Blast

Exactly 66 years ago this week, what remains the nation’s worst industrial disaster occurred near Houston, when a series of explosions rocked a huge petrochemical complex.

2013/04/18

West Residents Shocked By Fatal Blast

Daylight arrived Thursday in the devastated town of West, along with a cold rain. For some, the daylight has only revealed more shock after a fertilizer plant exploded in the town.

2013/04/18

A woman donates blood. (credit: Joern Pollex/Getty Images)

Blood Center: Donors Needed After Explosion

A blood center that serves Central Texas hospitals says donors are greatly needed due to the massive plant explosion that has injured more than 160 people.

2013/04/18

Fertilizer Plant Explosion In West, Texas

“Small Amount Of Looting” At Texas Blast Site

Despite reports of several generous Texans opening their doors to help out victims of Wednesday’s deadly explosion at West Fertilizer Company, there have been a few people walking the opposite path.

2013/04/18

Texas National Guard At Site Of Plant Explosion

A spokeswoman says about 20 members of the Texas National Guard are on the scene of a Central Texas fertilizer plant explosion working to help first responders.

2013/04/18