Rare 5.2 earthquake jolts West Texas

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Gary S Chapman/Getty Images (MENTONE, Texas) — A rare earthquake stronger than magnitude 5.0 on the Richter Scale struck a remote area of West Texas early Wednesday, rattling homes and jolting residents awake, officials said. The 5.3

Large fire reported at chemical plant near Houston

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PBNJ Productions/Getty Images (HOUSTON) — A massive fire at a chemical plant near Houston is prompting evacuations, according to authorities. Evacuations were in process in the town of Shepherd, according to the San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office.