Read Some of John F. Burns’s Reporting From Around the World

In a 40-year career as an international correspondent for The New York Times, Mr. Burns had a talent for capturing the sweep of history in intricate detail.

‘One-in-a-million’ malfunction caused Marine artillery round to explode over highway, report finds

The artillery live-fire demonstration caused California officials to close Interstate 5 near Camp Pendleton at the last ...

Marines Blame ‘One-in-a-Million’ Malfunction for Shrapnel Mishap in California

The October episode sent shrapnel onto California Highway Patrol vehicles on Interstate 5 during a celebratory exercise ...