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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.

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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.

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Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam Dies

File Photo - Amadou and Mariam performing live during the 25th 'Victoires de la Musique' ceremony held at the Zenith hall in Paris, France on March 6, 2010. Amadou Bagayoko, half of the legendary duo with Mariam, has died In 2005, the star duo of blind musicians won a Victoire de la musique award for their album “Dimanche à Bamako”. He died in Mali on Friday April 4, aged 70, following an illness. Photo by Christophe Guibbaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam Dies

File Photo - M, and Amadou and Mariam paying a special tribute to Michael Jackson during the 25th 'Victoires de la Musique' ceremony held at the Zenith hall in Paris, France on March 6, 2010. Amadou Bagayoko, half of the legendary duo with Mariam, has died In 2005, the star duo of blind musicians won a Victoire de la musique award for their album “Dimanche à Bamako”. He died in Mali on Friday April 4, aged 70, following an illness. Photo by Christophe Guibbaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam Dies

File Photo - Amadou and Mariam performing live during the 25th 'Victoires de la Musique' ceremony held at the Zenith hall in Paris, France on March 6, 2010. Amadou Bagayoko, half of the legendary duo with Mariam, has died In 2005, the star duo of blind musicians won a Victoire de la musique award for their album “Dimanche à Bamako”. He died in Mali on Friday April 4, aged 70, following an illness. Photo by Christophe Guibbaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam Dies

File Photo - M, and Amadou and Mariam paying a special tribute to Michael Jackson during the 25th 'Victoires de la Musique' ceremony held at the Zenith hall in Paris, France on March 6, 2010. Amadou Bagayoko, half of the legendary duo with Mariam, has died In 2005, the star duo of blind musicians won a Victoire de la musique award for their album “Dimanche à Bamako”. He died in Mali on Friday April 4, aged 70, following an illness. Photo by Christophe Guibbaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan, U.S. may deploy unmanned aircraft

TOKYO, Japan - An October 2010 file photo shows the Global Hawk unmanned high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base in California. Japan and the United States are considering deploying the Global Hawk at a U.S. military base in Japan to enhance surveillance over North Korea, bilateral sources said on April 6, 2013.

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Pirates' Iwamura 1-for-4 against Dodgers

LOS ANGELES, United States - Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Akinori Iwamura hits a double in the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 30, 2010. Iwamura went 1-for-4 in a 6-2 defeat to the Dodgers.

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Angels' Matsui 1-for-4 with an RBI against Tigers

DETROIT, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a single to center in the sixth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on April 30, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-4 with an RBI groundout in a 10-6 loss to the Tigers.

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Forever 21 to open Asia's 1st flagship store in Ginza

TOKYO, Japan - An outlet of Forever 21 Inc., a fast fashion brand from Los Angeles, at Matsuzakaya department store in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district is opened to the media on April 28, 2010. The outlet, the second in Japan following one opened last year in the Harajuku district and the first flagship in Asia, will open on April 29 to sell new brands for children aged 6 through 14 as well as older customers.

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Forever 21 to open 1st Asian flagship store in Ginza

TOKYO, Japan - Don Chang, chief executive officer of Forever 21 Inc., a fast fashion brand from Los Angeles, speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on April 28, 2010, a day before the opening of its outlet at Matsuzakaya department store in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district. The outlet, the second in Japan and the first flagship store in Asia, will sell new brands for children aged 6 through 14 as well as older customers.

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Red Sox's Okajima gives up 2 runs against Orioles

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox reliever Hideki Okajima pitches during the seventh inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston on April 25, 2010. Okajima allowed two runs -- a two-run homer to Miguel Tejada -- in 1-1/3 innings in a 7-6, 10-inning loss to the Orioles.

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Ichiro plays game vs White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki lays down a bunt hit in the seventh inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on April 23, 2010. Ichiro had two hits in a 6-7 loss for the Mariners.

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Ichiro plays game vs White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki races to first after hitting a single to right in the third inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on April 23, 2010. Ichiro had two hits in a 6-7 loss for the Mariners.

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Ichiro plays game vs White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to right in the third inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on April 23, 2010. Ichiro had two hits in a 6-7 loss for the Mariners.

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H. Matsui 1-for-4 against Tigers

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a two-run double in the fifth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Angel Stadium in California on April 20, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-4 in the team's 6-5 victory.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui 1-for-4 against Toronto Blue Jays

TORONTO, Canada - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui watches his RBI double to right-center in the third inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 17, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-4 with an RBI in the Angels' 6-3 win over the Blue Jays.

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Kuroda pitches against Diamondbacks

LOS ANGELES, United States - The Los Angeles Dodgers' Hiroki Kuroda pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in California on April 15, 2010. The starter gave up three runs and 10 hits over seven innings in the club's 6-5 victory.

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Kuroda pitches against Diamondbacks

LOS ANGELES, United States - The Los Angeles Dodgers' Hiroki Kuroda pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in California on April 15, 2010. The starter gave up three runs and 10 hits over seven innings in the club's 6-5 victory.

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Ishikawa off to sluggish start in JGTO season opener

KUWANA, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa hits a bunker shot on the 13th hole in the Token Homemate Cup at Token Tado Country Club in Kuwana, Mie Prefecture, on April 15, 2010. The Japanese teenager struggled to a 6-over-par 77 to share 88th place after the first round of the JGTO season-opening tournament.

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Seattle Mariners' Suzuki goes 2-for-4

ARLINGTON, United States - Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners hits a double during the second inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2010. Suzuki went 2-for-4 for his first multiple-hit game of the season as the Mariners lost 2-6 for their fourth straight loss.

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Mariners' Suzuki robs Rangers' Young with basket catch

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners infielder Ichiro Suzuki makes a basket catch on a fly out by the Texas Rangers' Michael Young in the first inning of a game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2010. The Mariners went down 2-6 for their fourth straight loss.

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Seattle Mariners' Suzuki goes 2-for-4

ARLINGTON, United States - Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners hits a double during the second inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2010. Suzuki went 2-for-4 for his first multiple-hit game of the season as the Mariners lost 2-6 for their fourth straight loss.

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Softbank's Lee blasts homer

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks slugger Lee Bum Ho belts a homer in the seventh inning of a game against the Nippon Ham Fighters at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka on April 9, 2010. The Hawks won 6-0.

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Fighters infielders collide

FUKUOKA, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters shortstop Yuji Iiyama (R), second baseman Kensuke Tanaka (front) and third baseman Eiichi Koyano collide as they try to catch a pop fly in the fourth inning of a game against the Softbank Hawks at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka on April 9, 2010. The Fighters lost 0-6.

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Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-4 against Athletics

OAKLAND, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki leaves the ground after his team suffered a 6-5 walk-off loss to the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California, on April 7, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-4 in the game.

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Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-4 against Athletics

OAKLAND, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to right in the fifth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California, on April 7, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-4 in a 6-5 walk-off loss to the Athletics.

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Japan suffer crushing defeat to Serbia

OSAKA, Japan - Japan midfielder Junichi Inamoto and Serbia defender Milovan Milovic (6) tussle for the ball during the first half of a friendly at Nagai Stadium in Osaka, Japan, on April 7, 2010. Japan suffered a crushing 0-3 defeat.

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Ichiro argues with umpire

OAKLAND, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki argues with an umpire after being called out on a pickoff throw during the first inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics on April 6, 2010, at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in California. The Mariners lost 1-2.

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'Matsui' fleece paints Angel Stadium red

ANAHEIM, United States - Fans of the Los Angeles Angels cheer wearing fleece bearing the name and number of the team's slugger Hideki Matsui at Angel Stadium in California on April 6, 2010. Fans painted the stands red by wearing the fleece items distributed at the ballpark during a game against the Minnesota Twins.

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Angels' Matsui goes hitless

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui grounds out to second during the seventh inning of the Angels' 3-5 loss to the Minnesota Twins at Angel Stadium in California on April 6, 2010. Matsui went hitless.

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'Matsui' fleece paints Angel Stadium red

ANAHEIM, United States - Fans of the Los Angeles Angels are blanketed in fleece bearing the name and number of the team's slugger Hideki Matsui at Angel Stadium in California on April 6, 2010. Fans painted the stands red by wearing the fleece items distributed at the ballpark during a game against the Minnesota Twins.

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Ichiro argues with umpire

OAKLAND, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki argues with an umpire after being called out on a pickoff throw during the first inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics on April 6, 2010, at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in California. The Mariners lost 1-2.

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Angels' Matsui goes hitless

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui strikes out during the first inning of the Angels' 3-5 loss to the Minnesota Twins at Angel Stadium in California on April 6, 2010. Matsui went hitless.

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Ichiro goes 1-for-3 vs Oakland

OAKLAND, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki singles to left during the first inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics on April 6, 2010, at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in California. Ichiro went 1-for-3 as the team lost 1-2.

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Ichiro argues with umpire

OAKLAND, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki gets caught off base during the first inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics on April 6, 2010, at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in California. The Mariners lost 1-2.

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Olympic runner Takahashi in MLB ceremony

ANAHEIM, United States - Sydney Olympic gold medal marathon runner Naoko Takahashi (L) of Japan throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a game at Angel Stadium in California on April 6, 2010. Catching the ball is compatriot Hideki Matsui, an outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels.

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Olympic runner Takahashi in MLB ceremony

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels' Hideki Matsui (R) from Japan shakes hands with compatriot Naoko Takahashi at Angel Stadium in California on April 6, 2010. The Sydney Olympic gold medalist threw the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a game between the Angels and the Minnesota Twins.

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Italy's Manassero to be youngest golfer at Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Teenage amateur golfer Matteo Manassero of Italy takes part in a practice round for the Masters tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 6, 2010. The 16-year-old made a debut at the Masters becoming the youngest player on record to play at the tournament.

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Woods prepares for Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Tiger Woods tees off during a practice round for the Masters tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 6, 2010. Woods played all 18 holes ahead of the start of the major U.S. tournament.

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Ishikawa prepares for Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan tees off during a practice round for the Masters tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia, on April 6, 2010. The 18-year-old professional was gearing up for his second Masters.

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Woods prepares for Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Tiger Woods tees off during a practice round for the Masters tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 6, 2010. Woods played all 18 holes ahead of the start of the major U.S. tournament.

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Ishikawa prepares for Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan tees off during a practice round for the Masters tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia, on April 6, 2010. The 18-year-old professional was gearing up for his second Masters.

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Ishikawa prepares for Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan plays a stroke during a practice round for the Masters tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia, on April 6, 2010. The 18-year-old professional was gearing up for his second Masters.

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Ishikawa prepares for Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan plays a stroke during a practice round for the Masters tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia, on April 6, 2010. The 18-year-old professional was gearing up for his second Masters.

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N. Korea begins celebratory events for founder Kim Il Sung

PYONGYANG, North Korea - The 15th April Holiday Food Festival started in Pyongyang on April 6, 2010, for a three-day run, featuring local and traditional dishes prepared by about 40 restaurants from across the country as North Korea began a series of events the same day to commemorate the birthday of the country's founder, Kim Il Sung, on April 15.

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Shanghai to allow trade in Taiwanese currency

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Shanghai Mayor Han Zheng (L, back) and Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-bin (R, back) attend a signing ceremony for four memorandums of understanding on city-to-city relations comprising culture, tourism, the environment and high-tech industries at a Taipei hotel on April 6, 2010. The Shanghai mayor said his city will permit trading of Taiwan's currency starting May.

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N. Korea begins celebratory events for founder Kim Il Sung

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Cooks look at local and traditional dishes prepared by about 40 restaurants from across the country at the 15th April Holiday Food Festival which started in Pyongyang on April 6, 2010, for a three-day run. North Korea began a series of events the same day to commemorate the birthday of the country's founder, Kim Il Sung, on April 15.

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Daigokuden building lit up at ruins of Nara Imperial Palace

NARA, Japan - The restored Daigokuden building, a major construction of the ruined Nara Imperial Palace in Nara Prefecture, is illuminated during a lighting test on April 6, 2010, ahead of the start later in the month of events to commemorate the transfer 1,300 years ago of the Japanese capital to Nara.

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Retrial possibility revived for man on death row for murders

TOKYO, Japan - This file photo taken in March 1961 shows relatives at the scene of a wine poisoning case in Mie Prefecture. The Supreme Court has revived the possibility of a retrial for an 84-year-old death row inmate convicted of killing five women and injuring 12 others, court officials said April 6, 2010.