explosion
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The real cause for the explosion in torn ulnar collateral ligaments is now believed to be high velocities.
The past year has produced an explosion of originalist scholarship on both sides.
As sirens rang out in Jerusalem, Israel's military said it had responded to fresh Iranian missiles, while local Iranian media reported new explosions in Tehran that caused "power outages in parts" of the capital.
From Barron's
Video footage verified by AFP showed at least two massive explosions and columns of smoke in Isfahan, central Iran.
From Barron's
He also said a controlled explosion has been carried out on a suspect vehicle, but that the operation remains ongoing.
From BBC
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