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US: Severe Thunderstorms Sweep Across Iowa, Bringing Hail, Damaging Winds

Severe thunderstorms swept across Iowa on Thursday, April 23, bringing hail, damaging winds, and multiple tornadoes to the state, with the National Weather Service confirming at least six tornadoes.

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US: Tornado Hits Enid, Oklahoma 3

A tornado struck Enid, Oklahoma, on Thursday night, April 23, damaging homes and hitting Vance Air Force Base. Several injuries were confirmed on the city's south side, with no fatalities reported. The twister moved through residential areas, an airport, and several colleges before heading toward the nearby town of Fairmont. A separate tornado was also confirmed near Braman, Kay County, around 7:30 p.m.

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US: Lightning Flashes Over Enid as Tornado-Producing Storms Sweep Through Oklahoma 4

Multiple tornadoes were confirmed in Oklahoma on Thursday, April 23, after a stretch of severe storms tore across the northern region, leaving a path of damaged homes and downed power lines. This aerial footage shows intense lightning hitting around Enid amid the tornado-producing storms.

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US: Tornado Hits Enid, Oklahoma 4

A tornado struck Enid, Oklahoma, on Thursday night, April 23, damaging homes and hitting Vance Air Force Base. Several injuries were confirmed on the city's south side, with no fatalities reported. The twister moved through residential areas, an airport, and several colleges before heading toward the nearby town of Fairmont. A separate tornado was also confirmed near Braman, Kay County, around 7:30 p.m.

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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen 2

This video shows the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan shrouded in wildfire smoke as the fires kept spreading on Thursday, April 23. The two blazes, which broke out in forested areas on the afternoon of April 22, have scorched more than 1,000 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue.

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US: Late-April Winter Storm Blankets Montana With Heavy Snow

A late-April winter storm brought heavy snow and strong winds to Montana on Thursday, April 23.

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US: Tornado Spotted Near Braman, Oklahoma

A tornado was captured near Braman, Oklahoma on Thursday, April 23.

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Saudi Arabia: Violent Hailstorm Blankets Streets and Traps Cars in Afif, Najd

A violent hailstorm struck Afif, in Saudi Arabia, on Thursday, April 23, blanketing streets and vehicles in ice and mud, causing traffic disruptions.

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US: Lightning Flashes Over Enid as Tornado-Producing Storms Sweep Through Oklahoma 2

Multiple tornadoes were confirmed in Oklahoma on Thursday, April 23, after a stretch of severe storms tore across the northern region, leaving a path of damaged homes and downed power lines. This aerial footage shows intense lightning hitting around Enid amid the tornado-producing storms, captured from aboard Delta Flight 1719.

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US: Lightning Flashes Over Enid as Tornado-Producing Storms Sweep Through Oklahoma 3

Multiple tornadoes were confirmed in Oklahoma on Thursday, April 23, after a stretch of severe storms tore across the northern region, leaving a path of damaged homes and downed power lines. This footage shows intense lightning flashing over Enid amid the tornado-producing storms, seen from near Orlando, Oklahoma.

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US: Tornado Hits Enid, Oklahoma

A tornado struck Enid, Oklahoma, on Thursday night, April 23, damaging homes and hitting Vance Air Force Base. Several injuries were confirmed on the city's south side, with no fatalities reported. The twister moved through residential areas, an airport, and several colleges before heading toward the nearby town of Fairmont. A separate tornado was also confirmed near Braman, Kay County, around 7:30 p.m.

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US: Lightning Flashes Over Enid as Tornado-Producing Storms Sweep Through Oklahoma

Multiple tornadoes were confirmed in Oklahoma on Thursday, April 23, after a stretch of severe storms tore across the northern region, leaving a path of damaged homes and downed power lines. This aerial footage shows intense lightning hitting around Enid amid the tornado-producing storms, captured from aboard Delta Flight 1719.

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US: Tornado Hits Enid, Oklahoma 2

A tornado struck Enid, Oklahoma, on Thursday night, April 23, damaging homes and hitting Vance Air Force Base. Several injuries were confirmed on the city's south side, with no fatalities reported. The twister moved through residential areas, an airport, and several colleges before heading toward the nearby town of Fairmont. A separate tornado was also confirmed near Braman, Kay County, around 7:30 p.m.

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US: Metrobus Catches Fire in DC Tunnel, Sending Thick Smoke Over Downtown 2

A Metrobus caught fire inside the 9th Street Tunnel in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, April 23, sending a thick plume of black smoke over downtown and forcing road closure. The driver escaped safely with no injuries reported, while the cause of the fire remained unknown.

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Baseball: Oracle Park

Photo taken on April 23, 2026, shows Oracle Park, the home stadium of Major League Baseball team the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco.

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Baseball: Oracle Park

Photo taken on April 23, 2026, shows Oracle Park, the home stadium of Major League Baseball team the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) leaves the field with manager Dave Roberts (30) after victory over the San Francisco Giants in a baseball game at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 23, 2026. Ohtani went hitless in five at-bats.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) leaves the field with manager Dave Roberts (30) after victory over the San Francisco Giants in a baseball game at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 23, 2026. Ohtani went hitless in five at-bats.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) returns to the dugout after flying out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 23, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured after flying out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 23, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured after flying out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 23, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 23, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured in the dugout during a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 23, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured in the dugout during a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 23, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers designate hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured in the dugout after striking out swinging in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 23, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 23, 2026.

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US: One Killed, Five Injured in Shooting at Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge

A fight between two groups inside the food court at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge erupted into gunfire on Thursday, April 23, killing one person and injuring five others, including three high school students from Ascension Episcopal School in Lafayette. Five people were detained, while police said additional suspects remained at large.

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US: Metrobus Catches Fire in DC Tunnel, Sending Thick Smoke Over Downtown

A Metrobus caught fire inside the 9th Street Tunnel in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, April 23, sending a thick plume of black smoke over downtown and forcing road closure. The driver escaped safely with no injuries reported, while the cause of the fire remained unknown.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Diamondbacks

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami (L) signs autographs for fans ahead of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 23, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Diamondbacks

Munetaka Murakami (R) and Miguel Vargas of the Chicago White Sox bow to each other following their team's victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in a baseball game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 23, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Diamondbacks

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami (far L) celebrates with teammate Seranthony Dominguez (58) following their team's victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in a baseball game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 23, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Diamondbacks

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami catches a ball hit by Adrian Del Castillo of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 23, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Diamondbacks

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami hits a single in the third inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 23, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Diamondbacks

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami hits a single in the third inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 23, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Diamondbacks

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami catches a ball hit by Adrian Del Castillo of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 23, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Diamondbacks

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami catches a ball hit by Adrian Del Castillo of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 23, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Diamondbacks

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami reacts following the team's victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in a baseball game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 23, 2026.

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US: Cold Front Brings Hail and Tornado Warnings to Nebraska

A cold front moved through Nebraska on Thursday, April 23, bringing tornado threats and hail to the state. This video shows hail falling in Lincoln.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Diamondbacks

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami flies out in the nineth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 23, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Diamondbacks

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami catches a ball hit by Adrian Del Castillo of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 23, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Diamondbacks

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami tosses a grounder by Adrian Del Castillo of the Arizona Diamondbacks to pitcher Davis Martin covering first base in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 23, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Diamondbacks

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami tosses a grounder by Adrian Del Castillo of the Arizona Diamondbacks to pitcher Davis Martin covering first base in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 23, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Diamondbacks

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami hits a single in the third inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 23, 2026.

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US: Sirens Blare as Severe Storms Trigger Tornado Warnings Across Northeast Kansas

Weather officials confirmed tornadoes across northeast Kansas on Thursday, April 23. Tornado warnings were issued for parts of the state as severe storms swept through the region. This video shows tornado sirens blaring in Topeka.

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US: Tornado-Warned Storm Brings Hail to Omaha Metro Area

A cold front moved through Nebraska on Thursday, April 23, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a tornado warning and a watch for parts of the state. Hail was reported across the metro Omaha area as the storms passed through.

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Exiled Iranian opposition leader Reza Pahlavi in Berlin

Reza Pahlavi, an exiled Iranian political opposition leader and the son of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the deposed Shah of Iran, holds a press conference during a visit to Berlin on April 23, 2026.

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Exiled Iranian opposition leader Reza Pahlavi in Berlin

Reza Pahlavi, an exiled Iranian political opposition leader and the son of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the deposed Shah of Iran, holds a press conference during a visit to Berlin on April 23, 2026.

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Mine-Akiyoshidai added to UNESCO geoparks list

People pose for a photo during a celebration in Mine, Yamaguchi Prefecture, on April 23, 2026, after the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council added Mine-Akiyoshidai karst plateau in the western Japan city to its geoparks list.

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Mine-Akiyoshidai added to UNESCO geoparks list

People celebrate in Mine, Yamaguchi Prefecture, on April 23, 2026, after the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council added Mine-Akiyoshidai karst plateau in the western Japan city to its geoparks list.

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AI robots

AI-powered four-legged robots developed by Fujitsu Ltd. walk while shouldering baggage during a media demonstration at the company's laboratory in Kawasaki near Tokyo on April 23, 2026.