Big Explosion Hits Rio de Janeiro, 7 Hurt

A suspected gas leak has set off a massive explosion in Rio de Janeiro, reducing several small homes and businesses to rubble in the northern part of the city. Despite the extensive damage, nobody has been reported killed. Authorities say at least seven people were injured and pulled from the buildings, though none are in serious condition. One of the injured is a child. Firefighters are still searching through the rubble for other possible victims from early Monday's...

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