US: Two Killed, 20 Injured in Explosion and Fire at Pennsylvania Nursing Home

On December 23, an explosion and fire, possibly caused by a gas leak, struck a nursing home in Bristol, Pennsylvania, killing two women — a resident and an employee — and injuring 20 others. Nineteen of the injured remain hospitalized, including one in critical condition.

‘Avatar Fire and Ash’ World Premiere

‘Avatar Fire and Ash’ World Premiere

Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver arriving to the world premiere of “Avatar Fire and Ash” at the Dolby Theatre on December 1, 2025 in Hollywood, Ca. Photo by LISA OConnor/ AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

‘Avatar Fire and Ash’ World Premiere

‘Avatar Fire and Ash’ World Premiere

Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver arriving to the world premiere of “Avatar Fire and Ash” at the Dolby Theatre on December 1, 2025 in Hollywood, Ca. Photo by LISA OConnor/ AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Paris AJ

Parish priests stand in front of the silver statue of the Virgin Mary, which was rescued from the 2019 devastating fire of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during the first Assumption procession at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since its reopening five years after a devastating fire, in Paris on August 15, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM