US: Flash Flood Emergency Declared as Heavy Rain Pounds Central Florida 3

Heavy rains pounded Central and South Florida on Sunday, October 26, triggering flooding that prompted a rare flash flood emergency for parts of the region. The dangerous situation stranded drivers, closed roads, and inundated homes in cities like Eustis and Mount Dora.

US Virgin Islands: Hurricane Erin Brings Heavy Rain, High Winds, and Power Outages

Hurricane Erin intensified into a Category 4 storm on Monday, August 18. The storm is forecast to bring life-threatening rip currents and surf conditions across the U.S. East Coast this week. Erin left nearly the entire island of St. Thomas without power over the weekend. In response, the U.S. Coast Guard is imposing restrictions on vessels at ports on the U.S. Virgin Islands.

US: Dust Storms Slam Texas and New Mexico, Causing Travel Hazardous 3

Powerful winds whipped up dust storms across Texas and New Mexico on Monday, March 3, reducing visibility and forcing highway closures. A dust storm warning and a blowing dust advisory were in effect in the area.

New Caledonia: Unrest Rocks French Territory Amid Proposed Changes To Voting Rules 3

Unrest rocked the French south Pacific territory of New Caledonia amid proposed changes to rules in voting that will allow French residents who lived in the territory for 10 years to cast votes in provincial elections. Locals fear the changes will dilute votes from the Kanak, the indigenous inhabitants of New Caledonia. Overnight riots, fire, and looting reported in Noumea during protests on Monday continued on Tuesday, May 14.

Sugiyama beats Janes in 1 round match at Wimbledon

Sugiyama beats Janes in 1 round match at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, Japan - Eleventh seed of Ai Sugiyama of Japan reacts after beating Amanda Janes of Britain in their first round match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London on June 21.

Sugiyama beats Janes in 1 round match at Wimbledon

Sugiyama beats Janes in 1 round match at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, Japan - Eleventh seed of Ai Sugiyama of Japan reacts after beating Amanda Janes of Britain in their first round match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London on June 21. (Kyodo)