ILEA001225657: Severe winter storms leave at least 16 dead in U.S. California

4 dead in Houston storms

STORY: 4 dead in Houston storms SHOOTING TIME: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:43 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: WEATHER/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the storms STORYLINE: At least four people were dead after strong storms hit Houston late Thursday, the largest city in the U.S. state of Texas, city officials said. It is not immediately clear how the people died. The storms caused massive damage across the areas. As of 9 p.m. local time on Thursday (0200 GMT Friday), CenterPoint, an American electric and natural gas utility, reported nearly 900,000 customers without power. Trees were uprooted and powerlines knocked down in many neighborhoods across Houston and its suburbs. Houston ISD, the largest school district in Texas, canceled all classes for Friday due to the storm damage and power outages. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Houston, U.S. (XHTV)

Exhibition featuring European, American art pieces kicks off in Houston

STORY: Exhibition featuring European, American art pieces kicks off in Houston DATELINE: Oct. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:11 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of a preview event of the exhibition STORYLINE: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) in the United States officially unveiled on Sunday an art exhibition titled "From Rembrandt to Van Gogh: Masterpieces from the Armand Hammer Collection." It primarily features 46 artworks and works on paper from the Hammer Museum at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), marking the first time in this century that these rare masterpieces have ventured outside Los Angeles. The exhibition showcases European art pieces from the Renaissance to the early 20th century, as well as significant works by American artists from the late 19th to the early 20th century. The exhibition will last till Jan. 21, 2024. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Houston, U.S. (XHTV)

U.S. California's surging gas prices spark call to suspend tax

STORY: U.S. California's surging gas prices spark call to suspend tax DATELINE: Oct. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: SACRAMENTO, U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of gas stations STORYLINE: The U.S. state of California is again witnessing gasoline prices soar to near record highs, sparking a call from the state's Republican lawmakers to suspend gas tax. The average price of gas in California hit over 6.00 U.S. dollars per gallon on Thursday, compared to 3.84 dollars for the nation, which jumped more than 8 percent over last month. California's average gasoline price on Thursday, 6.032 U.S. dollars per gallon, is up 75 cents from a month ago, according to data from the American Automobile Association. Xinhua found this week the price for a regular gallon at a gas station in Los Angeles County was 6.89 U.S. dollars, while supreme and diesel cost 7.19 U.S. dollars and 7.29 U.S. dollars, respectively. In a letter sent to California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday, a group of Repu

2 dead, 4 missing after floods hit NW Türkiye

STORY: 2 dead, 4 missing after floods hit NW Türkiye DATELINE: Sept. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the flood-hit areas 2. various of rescuers 3. various of a helicopter STORYLINE: At least two people died and four went missing on Tuesday in Türkiye's northwestern province of Kirklareli after heavy floods hit the area, the government's disaster agency said. Teams from the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) have rescued six people and found two bodies in the town of Igneada, the agency said in a post on X, a social platform formerly known as Twitter. Search is underway to find the four missing citizens, AFAD added. Streams overflowed and some roads were blocked after heavy rains hit the region, according to the NTV broadcaster. Igneada is a popular destination on the Black Sea coast and is home to the country's well-known floodplain forests. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Istanbul, Türkiye. (XHTV)

Hawaii wildfires death toll climbs, residents slam gov't response

STORY: Hawaii wildfires death toll climbs, residents slam gov't response DATELINE: Aug. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lahaina (Courtesy of Digital Photo Buzz) 2. screenshots of media reports and comments 3. various of aerial footage (Courtesy of Digital Photo Buzz) 4. various of the aerial view of West Maui (Courtesy of Richard Olsen, Air Maui Helicopters) STORYLINE: The death toll from the Maui wildfires in the U.S. state of Hawaii reached 106 as of Tuesday. The Biden administration is facing renewed criticism for its response to the devastating wildfires after offering victims 700 U.S. dollars per household in emergency aid. Critics described the sum as "insulting" and compared it with the more than 113 billion-U.S. dollar worth of aid the country has sent to Ukraine. Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden was on vacation during the weekend and said little about the deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in a century. When pressed by reporters on

19 bodies recovered after landslide at jade mine in Myanmar

STORY: 19 bodies recovered after landslide at jade mine in Myanmar DATELINE: Aug. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:02 LOCATION: KACHIN STATE, Myanmar CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the rescue work after landslides at a jade mine site STORYLINE: A total of 19 bodies have been recovered until Tuesday afternoon following a landslide at a jade mine in northern Myanmar's Kachin State, local police said. "Until 2:30 p.m. local time on Tuesday, 19 bodies were retrieved. All the deceased are males. Search and rescue operations are underway," Han Win Hlaing, a police officer from Hpakant police station, told Xinhua on Tuesday. The landslide took place at around 3:00 p.m. local time on Sunday at the jade mine near Ma Na Village in Hpakant, the center of Myanmar's jade industry, leading to the disappearance of over 30 people. Several rescue organizations have been conducting search and rescue operations at the site since Monday, a local rescuer said. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kachin

Heavy rains prompt flooding in Kathmandu

STORY: Heavy rains prompt flooding in Kathmandu DATELINE: Aug. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of floods in the city STORYLINE: Heavy rains prompted flooding in various parts of Kathmandu on Tuesday morning, affecting life of the residents in the Nepali capital. The swollen Bagmati River, which flows through the Kathmandu Valley, made life more difficult for residents along the bank. The monsoon season in Nepal starts in June and ends in early October. During the period, floods, landslides and mudslides sparked by heavy rains often cause loss of lives and property across the country. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kathmandu. (XHTV)

U.S. House nods bipartisan debt ceiling deal

STORY: U.S. House nods bipartisan debt ceiling deal DATELINE: June 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the U.S. House of Representatives voting on the bill 2. various of exterior of the U.S. Capitol STORYLINE: The U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday passed an act which suspends application of federal government debt ceiling until Jan. 1, 2025. Lawmakers voted to pass the bill 314 to 117 after it was introduced to the Congress late Sunday. Entitled The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, the act still needs approval by the U.S. Senate and the signing by U.S. President Joe Biden so as to avoid a historic default on government debt. The United States hit its 31.4-trillion-U.S.-dollar debt limit in January and is expected to default on its debt obligations by June 5 without raising or suspending the debt limit. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Washington D.C. (XHTV)

China issues report on U.S. human rights violations in 2022

STORY: China issues report on U.S. human rights violations in 2022 DATELINE: March 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. China's State Council Information Office's official website 2. various of U.S. street views STORYLINE: China's State Council Information Office on Tuesday issued the Report on Human Rights Violations in the United States in 2022. The report said that the year of 2022 witnessed a landmark setback for U.S. human rights. It added that in the United States, a country labeling itself a "human rights defender," chronic diseases such as money politics, racial discrimination, gun and police violence, as well as wealth polarization are rampant. The report said human rights legislation and justice have seen an extreme retrogression, further undermining the basic rights and freedoms of the American people. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing. (XHTV)

Biden approves California emergency as another winter storm reaches

STORY: Biden approves California emergency as another winter storm reaches DATELINE: March 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of mountain areas impacted by winter storms in San Bernardino County 2. various of the flooded area in downtown Los Angeles STORYLINE: U.S. President Joe Biden approved a state of emergency in California on Friday as the most populous state in the country continued to get slammed by another strong and menacing winter storm. Biden ordered federal assistance "to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from severe winter storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides beginning on March 9, 2023, and continuing," according to a White House press release. The action will authorize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate all disaster relief efforts which have the purpose of alleviating the hardship and suffering caused by

Severe winter storms leave at least 16 dead in U.S. California

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