US: Super Typhoon Bavi Slams Guam, Northern Marianas 2

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6, passing directly over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands around 8 a.m. local time, with sustained winds over 150 mph. Guam and nearby islands also reported major damage from the storm.

US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival held in Texas, U.S.

STORY: Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival held in Texas, U.S. DATELINE: April 19, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:27 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of flowers STORYLINE: The 71st Annual Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival was held in Ennis, Texas, the United States, from April 14 to 16. Bluebonnet is Texas' state flower. Ennis was designated by the 1997 State Legislature as the home of the Official Texas Bluebonnet Trail and the Official Bluebonnet City of Texas. From April 1-30, Ennis showcases over 40 miles of mapped driving Bluebonnet Trails, which are the oldest such trails known in the state, and tens of thousands of visitors make the short trek to Ennis to view this wonderful wildflower show. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Houston, U.S. (XHTV)

China concerned about Japan-U.S. security guidelines

China concerned about Japan-U.S. security guidelines

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Sun Yuxi criticizes the passing through Japan's lower house April 27 of three bills implementing the 1997 Japan-U.S. defense guidelines. The passing of the bills, aimed at facilitating Japan-U.S. cooperation during emergencies in unspecified ''areas surrounding Japan'' could ''adversely affect regional security,'' Sun told a regular news conference.

Opening of the Lantao Link

Opening of the Lantao Link

Laser beams and fireworks illuminated the night sky over Hong Kong on April 27, 1997 as former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher declared open the impressive Lantao Link bridge (Tsin Ma Bridge) to the territory's new airport.

A Match Made In Heaven (1997)

A Match Made In Heaven (1997)

Kelly Rowan & John Stamos Characters: Jane Cronin & Tom Rosner Film: A Match Made In Heaven (1997) Director: Paul Wendkos 27 April 1997 Date: 27 April 1997

A Match Made In Heaven (1997)

A Match Made In Heaven (1997)

Olympia Dukakis Characters: Helen Rosner Film: A Match Made In Heaven (1996) Director: Paul Wendkos 27 April 1997 Date: 27 April 1997

The Shining (1997)

The Shining (1997)

Rebecca De Mornay Television: The Shining (TV-Miniserie) Usa 1997, / Literaturverfilmung (Based On The Book By Stephen King) Director: Mick Garris 27 April 1997 Date: 27 April 1997

The Shining (1997)

The Shining (1997)

Courtland Mead Characters: Daniel Anthony Torrance Film: The Shining (TV-Miniserie) Usa 1997, / Literaturverfilmung (Based On The Book By Stephen King) Director: Mick Garris 27 April 1997 Date: 27 April 1997

The Shining (1997)

The Shining (1997)

Steven Weber Characters: John Torrance Television: The Shining (TV-Miniserie) Usa 1997, / Literaturverfilmung (Based On The Book By Stephen King) Director: Mick Garris 27 April 1997 Date: 27 April 1997

The Shining (1997)

The Shining (1997)

Bushes In Hotel Grounds Film: The Shining (TV-Miniserie) Usa 1997, / Literaturverfilmung (Based On The Book By Stephen King) Director: Mick Garris 27 April 1997 Date: 27 April 1997

The Shining (1997)

The Shining (1997)

Rebecca De Mornay Characters: Winifred 'Wendy' Torrance Television: The Shining (TV-Miniserie) Usa 1997, / Literaturverfilmung (Based On The Book By Stephen King) Director: Mick Garris 27 April 1997 Date: 27 April 1997

The Shining (1997)

The Shining (1997)

Steven Weber, Rebecca De Morney, Courtland Mead Characters: John Torrance, Winifred 'Wendy' Torrance & Daniel Anthony Torrance Television: The Shining (TV-Miniserie) Usa 1997, / Literaturverfilmung (Based On The Book By Stephen King) Director: Mick Garris 27 April 1997 Date: 27 April 1997

The Shining (1997)

The Shining (1997)

Elliott Gould & Steven Weber Characters: Stuart Ullman & John Torrance Television: The Shining (TV-Miniserie) Usa 1997, / Literaturverfilmung (Based On The Book By Stephen King) Director: Mick Garris 27 April 1997 Date: 27 April 1997

The Shining (1997)

The Shining (1997)

Steven Weber Characters: John Torrance Television: The Shining (TV-Miniserie) Usa 1997, / Literaturverfilmung (Based On The Book By Stephen King) Director: Mick Garris 27 April 1997 Date: 27 April 1997

Love At First Bite (1979)

Love At First Bite (1979)

Arte Johnson & George Hamilton Characters: Renfield, Count Vladimir Dracula Film: Love At First Bite (USA 1997) Director: Stan Dragoti 27 April 1979 Date: 27 April 1979

Love At First Bite (1979)

Love At First Bite (1979)

George Hamilton Characters: Count Vladimir Dracula Film: Love At First Bite (USA 1997) Director: Stan Dragoti 27 April 1979 Date: 27 April 1979

Love At First Bite (1979)

Love At First Bite (1979)

George Hamilton Characters: Count Vladimir Dracula Film: Love At First Bite (USA 1997) Director: Stan Dragoti 27 April 1979 Date: 27 April 1979

Love At First Bite (1979)

Love At First Bite (1979)

George Hamilton & Susan Saint James Characters: Count Vladimir Dracula & Cindy Sondheim Film: Love At First Bite (USA 1997) Director: Stan Dragoti 27 April 1979 Date: 27 April 1979

Love At First Bite (1979)

Love At First Bite (1979)

Susan Saint James & George Hamilton Characters: Cindy Sondheim & Count Vladimir Dracula Film: Love At First Bite (USA 1997) Director: Stan Dragoti 27 April 1979 Date: 27 April 1979

China concerned about Japan-U.S. security guidelines

China concerned about Japan-U.S. security guidelines

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Sun Yuxi criticizes the passing through Japan's lower house April 27 of three bills implementing the 1997 Japan-U.S. defense guidelines. The passing of the bills, aimed at facilitating Japan-U.S. cooperation during emergencies in unspecified ''areas surrounding Japan'' could ''adversely affect regional security,'' Sun told a regular news conference. ==Kyodo