US: Flash Flooding Hits Central Kansas, Governor Declares State of Disaster Emergency 4

Heavy rainfall that began Monday, September 8 continued into Tuesday, triggering flash flooding across central Kansas and prompting Governor Laura Kelly to declare a state of disaster emergency. Rainfall totals reached 1–4 inches in most areas, with up to 6 inches recorded near Salina. Floodwaters inundated roads and homes in towns such as Tescott and Brookville, where water reached porch levels and made driving hazardous.

Indonesia: Mount Marapi Erupts, Sending Ash Column 1.6 km Above Summit

Mount Marapi in West Sumatra erupted this morning, August 12, sending an ash column up to 1,600 meters above the summit.

Canada: “O Canada” Sung During Our Lady Peace Concert As Canada Defeats US In 4 Nations Face-Off

Canada’s men’s hockey team defeated the US 3-2 in overtime to win the 4 Nations Face-Off Championship on Thursday, February 20, at Boston’s TD Garden. The band Our Lady Peace paused their performance to join the crowd in singing "O Canada" celebrating the victory together.

US: Franklin Fire Rages, Forcing Thousands To Evacuate In Malibu, California 2

The Franklin Fire in Malibu, California, which erupted on Monday evening, December 9, has burned more than 4,000 acres and is 30 percent contained as of Thursday, according to the CAL FIRE website. Approximately 18,000 people and 8,100 homes and businesses were placed under evacuation orders or warnings.

US: Pearl Fire Burns Near Red Feather Lakes, Colorado Prompting Evacuation

The Pearl Fire broke out northwest of Red Feather Lakes in the Crystal Lakes area in Colorado Monday, September 16, forcing mandatory evacuation. Larimer County sheriff said the fire was human caused.

Australia: Thousands Of Constructions Workers Protest Against CFMEU Takeover 2

More than 10,000 workers took to the streets across Australia to protest the federal take over of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) on Tuesday, August 27.

Switzerland's Schmid wins gold in freestyle ski cross

Switzerland's Schmid wins gold in freestyle ski cross

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, Canada - (From L to R) Andreas Matt of Austria, Michael Schmid of Switzerland, and Audun Groenvold of Norway celebrate after winning the silver, gold and bronze medals, respectively, in the men's freestyle ski cross event, which made its Olympic debut at the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games at Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, on Feb. 21, 2010.

Matt, McIvor win ski cross golds at freestyle worlds

Matt, McIvor win ski cross golds at freestyle worlds

INAWASHIRO, Japan - Austria's Andreas Matt (L) leaps ahead of his rivals during the men's ski cross final on the first day of the freestyle world championships in Inawashiro, Fukushima Prefecture on March 2. Matt won gold in the race, his first world title.

Matt, McIvor win ski cross golds at freestyle worlds

Matt, McIvor win ski cross golds at freestyle worlds

INAWASHIRO, Japan - Austria's Andreas Matt pumps his fist in the air after finishing first in the men's ski cross final on the first day of the freestyle world championships in Inawashiro, Fukushima Prefecture on March 2.

Matt, McIvor win ski cross golds at freestyle worlds

Matt, McIvor win ski cross golds at freestyle worlds

INAWASHIRO, Japan - Austria's Andreas Matt (L) leaps ahead of his rivals during the men's ski cross final on the first day of the freestyle world championships in Inawashiro, Fukushima Prefecture on March 2. Matt won gold in the race, his first world title. (Kyodo)

Matt, McIvor win ski cross golds at freestyle worlds

Matt, McIvor win ski cross golds at freestyle worlds

INAWASHIRO, Japan - Austria's Andreas Matt pumps his fist in the air after finishing first in the men's ski cross final on the first day of the freestyle world championships in Inawashiro, Fukushima Prefecture on March 2. (Kyodo)

The Informant! (2009)

The Informant! (2009)

Matt Damon, Tom Papa, Rick Overton, Tom Smothers, Bob Zany & Clancy Brown Characters: Mark Whitacre,Mick Andreas,Terry Wilson,Dwayne Andreas,John Dowd & Aubrey Daniel Film: The Informant! (2009) Director: Steven Soderbergh 18 September 2009 Date: 18 September 2009

The Informant! (2009)

The Informant! (2009)

Matt Damon, Tom Papa & Rick Overton Characters: Mark Whitacre,Mick Andreas & Terry Wilson Film: The Informant! (2009) Director: Steven Soderbergh 18 September 2009 Date: 18 September 2009

Switzerland's Schmid wins gold in freestyle ski cross

Switzerland's Schmid wins gold in freestyle ski cross

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, Canada - (From L to R) Andreas Matt of Austria, Michael Schmid of Switzerland, and Audun Groenvold of Norway celebrate after winning the silver, gold and bronze medals, respectively, in the men's freestyle ski cross event, which made its Olympic debut at the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games at Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, on Feb. 21, 2010. (Kyodo)