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Massive explosion at Quebec fireworks factory

MONTREAL, Quebec (AP) -- Quebec provincial police said Thursday that two people are missing after a massive explosion at a fireworks warehouse rocked an area west of Montreal, leaving a huge cloud of smoke visible for miles. A series of explosions subsequently leapt from the charred building after the initial blast at B.E.M. Fireworks Thursday morning near Valleyfield, Quebec. Images from the scene showed a building near a major highway completely destroyed. There were no immediate reports of injuries and the cause of the blast is unknown.

What we're working on for June 20

Here's a look at the stories keeping our reporters and photographers busy today: * A bear ambles into Bloomsburg's downtown. See our breaking news report and photo gallery and look for more of MJ Mahon's photos and story details -- as well as some online video -- later. * A girl who takes the stand to testify in a molestation case faints some seven times during the court case. Reporter Kristin Baver has the story.

What we're working on for June 19

Here's a look at the stories keeping our reporters busy Tuesday: * A car drives over an embankment, leaving a handicapped woman inside with her wheelchair and oxygen tank. Reporter Susan Schwartz and photographer M.J. McDonald have just returned from the scene. * A suspect who ran from police outside a busy fast-food restaurant kicks out the window in the back of a police cruiser after he's apprehended. Pete Kendron has the tale.

What we're working on for June 18

Here's a look at the stories keeping our reporters busy Monday: * A man is in jail after allegedly firing a handgun several times during an argument with his pregnant girlfriend. Senior reporter Leon Bogdan has more on the story. * A conspirator in a strong-armed robbery and pistol-whipping in downtown Bloomsburg is in court. * Federal inspectors find omissions and inaccuracies in the medical records of some PPL operators at the controls of the nuclear power plant.

What we're working on for June 15

Here's a quick look at the stories that are keeping our reporters busy Friday: * Fourteen local heroes are being honored for their good deeds, including a corrections officer who thwarted a prisoner armed with a shank. Leon Bogdan has the story. * Remember the bruin wandering around with a bucket on its head? The bear was sighted and saved! Susan Schwartz is gathering details. * Two local men are clashing over the business of placing flags on veterans' graves. John-Erik Koslosky has more. Look for these stories and more in Saturday's edition of the Press Enterprise.

What we're working on for June 13

Here's a look at the stories that have our reporters busy Wednesday: * Melanoma claims a longtime area fire chief. Kristin Baver speaks with family members. * Squatters have begun to clean up a messy property in Berwick. Our photographers will show you what progress the group has made. * A man gets trapped under the car he is working on. Chris Krepich will have more on how it happened and how the man is doing. * A little girl bursts into tears in court as she testifies against her accused molester. Senior reporter Leon Bogdan has more on the case.

What we're working on for June 12

Here's a look at the stories that are keeping our reporters and photographers busy Tuesday: * The first of the Danville students busted in a post-prom party raid is in court, looking to strike a deal. Plus, a judge says one of the kids suffered brain and liver damage from the drinking bash. Reporter Julye Wemple has more on the story.

Feds now back morning-after pills for all girls

NEW YORK (AP) -- After setting off a storm of criticism from abortion rights groups upset that a Democratic president had sided with social conservatives, the Obama administration said it will comply with a judge's order to allow girls of any age to buy emergency contraception without prescriptions. But in doing so, at least one opponent of easy access to the contraception thinks the president is buckling to political pressure, rather than making the health of girls a priority.

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