US: Grand Fire Threatens 650 Homes in Chino Hills, California

A brush fire dubbed the Grand Fire broke out near Chino Hills, San Bernardino County, California, on Wednesday evening, May 13, burning approximately 30 acres and prompting temporary evacuation orders for around 650 homes. Some 250 firefighters, helicopters, and ground crews brought the blaze under control by 10:30 p.m., and all evacuation orders were lifted. One firefighter was hospitalized with minor injuries. No structural damage was reported. The cause remains under investigation.

UK: Dewsbury Scrapyard Fire Prompts Smoke Warning

A large fire broke out at a scrapyard in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, on Monday, May 12. Officials asked nearby residents to keep doors and windows closed due to a large plume of smoke.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow gives up a solo home run to Andrew McCutchen of the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning of a baseball game on April 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Australia: TC Alfred Brings Rain and Winds Ahead of Anticipated Landfall 2

Winds picked up and rain started falling on the east coast of Australia on Thursday, March 6 as Tropical Cyclone Alfred got closer to the region.

US: Strong Nor’easter With Heavy Snow Sweeps Through Northeast

A strong and fast-moving Nor’easter swept through the U.S. Northeast on Tuesday, February 13, knocking out power and disrupting travel, businesses, and schools. The storm brought heavy snowfall across the region. This video shows heavy snowfall in Ridgewood, NJ.

Pirates beat Brewers

Pirates beat Brewers

MILWAUKEE, United States - Andrew McCutchen (2nd from R) and other players of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrate after beating the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 at Miller Park in Milwaukee on Sept. 3, 2013. The 81st victory of the season ended the Pirates' string of 20 straight losing seasons.

Pirates beat Brewers

Pirates beat Brewers

MILWAUKEE, United States - Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle (L) and outfielder Andrew McCutchen shake hands after beating the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 at Miller Park in Milwaukee on Sept. 3, 2013. The 81st victory of the season ended the Pirates' string of 20 straight losing seasons.

Pittsburgh Pirates' Iwamura hitless against Chicago Cubs

Pittsburgh Pirates' Iwamura hitless against Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, United States - Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Akinori Iwamura (R) exchanges high-fives with his teammate after scoring on a single by Andrew McCutchen in the first inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on May 15, 2010. Iwamura was held hitless in a 0-for-2 outing in a 4-3 victory over the Cubs.

Maeda gives up 2 homers in loss to Pirates

Maeda gives up 2 homers in loss to Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Kenta Maeda (R) and catcher A.J. Ellis talk after giving up a three-run homer to Andrew McCutchen during the sixth inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on June 25, 2016. The Dodgers lost 6-1, with Maeda taking his fifth loss of the season allowing two homers. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Maeda gives up 2 homers in loss to Pirates

Maeda gives up 2 homers in loss to Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Kenta Maeda (L) walks off the field in the sixth inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on June 25, 2016, as he gives up a three-run homer to Andrew McCutchen. The Dodgers lost 6-1, with Maeda taking with fifth loss of the season allowing two homers. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Pirates outfielder McCutchen wins Roberto Clemente Award

Pirates outfielder McCutchen wins Roberto Clemente Award

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen, known for his support for the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, gives a press conference in New York on Oct. 30, 2015, after he was announced as the winner of the Roberto Clemente Award for 2015. The yearly award is given to a player who made positive contributions on and off the field. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Pittsburgh Pirates' Iwamura hitless against Chicago Cubs

Pittsburgh Pirates' Iwamura hitless against Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, United States - Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Akinori Iwamura (R) exchanges high-fives with his teammate after scoring on a single by Andrew McCutchen in the first inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on May 15, 2010. Iwamura was held hitless in a 0-for-2 outing in a 4-3 victory over the Cubs. (Kyodo)

Baseball: U.S. sets up WBC final with Puerto Rico

Baseball: U.S. sets up WBC final with Puerto Rico

(From L) U.S. outfielders Christian Yelich, Andrew McCutchen and Adam Jones celebrate after a 2-1 win over Japan in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 21, 2017. The United States will play Puerto Rico in the final the next day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Baseball: U.S.-Japan WBC semifinal

Baseball: U.S.-Japan WBC semifinal

Andrew McCutchen of the United States breaks a scoreless tie with an RBI single in the fourth inning of a World Baseball Classic semifinal against Japan at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 21, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo