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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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Angola's expo pavilion closed

Angola's expo pavilion closed

Photo taken on May 22, 2025, shows Angola's pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka. The pavilion has been shut since opening for just a short time on the first day of the expo on April 13, as it was found that the construction firm in charge of the pavilion built the facility without obtaining a construction permit from authorities.

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Angola's expo pavilion closed

Angola's expo pavilion closed

Photo taken on May 22, 2025, shows Angola's pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka. The pavilion has been shut since opening for just a short time on the first day of the expo on April 13, as it was found that the construction firm in charge of the pavilion built the facility without obtaining a construction permit from authorities.

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Angola's expo pavilion closed

Angola's expo pavilion closed

Photo taken on May 22, 2025, shows Angola's pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka. The pavilion has been shut since opening for just a short time on the first day of the expo on April 13, as it was found that the construction firm in charge of the pavilion built the facility without obtaining a construction permit from authorities.

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U.S. to remove synthetic dyes from food

U.S. to remove synthetic dyes from food

U.S. Seretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. holds a press conference in Washington on April 22, 2025, over a plan to phase out the use of synthetic dyes in America's food supply.

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Gold prices surging in Japan

Gold prices surging in Japan

A board at the flagship store of Tanaka Precious Metal Technologies Co. in Tokyo's Ginza area shows retail prices of gold (upper L) topping 17,000 yen (about $120) per gram for the first time on April 22, 2025.

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Gold prices surging in Japan

Gold prices surging in Japan

A board at the flagship store of Tanaka Precious Metal Technologies Co. in Tokyo's Ginza area shows retail prices of gold topping 17,000 yen (about $120) per gram for the first time on April 22, 2025.

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Japan crown princess at ceremony

Japan crown princess at ceremony

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko attends a ceremony in Tokyo on April 22, 2025, recognizing people and groups for their contribution to the promotion of maternal and child health.

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Japan crown princess at ceremony

Japan crown princess at ceremony

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko speaks during a ceremony in Tokyo on April 22, 2025, recognizing people and groups for their contribution to the promotion of maternal and child health.

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Japan crown princess at ceremony

Japan crown princess at ceremony

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko attends a ceremony in Tokyo on April 22, 2025, recognizing people and groups for their contribution to the promotion of maternal and child health.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Mookie Betts (50) of the Los Angeles Dodgers is greeted by Shohei Ohtani after scoring on a double by Freddie Freeman in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 22, 2025.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Ian Happ of the Chicago Cubs (2nd from R) is congratulated by teammates after hitting a walk-off single in the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 22, 2025.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga pitches in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 22, 2025.

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Cherry blossoms in northeastern Japan

Cherry blossoms in northeastern Japan

Cherry blossoms are lit up at Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2025.

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Cherry blossoms in northeastern Japan

Cherry blossoms in northeastern Japan

Cherry blossoms are in full bloom at Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2025.

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Cherry blossoms in northeastern Japan

Cherry blossoms in northeastern Japan

Cherry blossoms are lit up at Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2025.

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Cherry blossoms in northeastern Japan

Cherry blossoms in northeastern Japan

Cherry blossoms are in full bloom at Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2025.

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Cherry blossoms in northeastern Japan

Cherry blossoms in northeastern Japan

Cherry blossoms are lit up at Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2025.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs hits a single in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 22, 2025.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 22, 2025.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga pitches in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 22, 2025.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga pitches in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 22, 2025.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani runs to first base on a fielding error by third baseman Gage Workman of the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 22, 2025.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds out in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago, on April 22, 2025.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga is pictured after giving up a three-run home run to Tommy Edman (back, R) of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning of a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 22, 2025.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga pitches against Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani in the second inning of a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 22, 2025.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs hits a two-run double in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 22, 2025.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs hits a two-run double in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 22, 2025.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga pitches in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 22, 2025.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga pitches in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 22, 2025.

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Pavilion featuring Taiwan opens at Osaka Expo

Pavilion featuring Taiwan opens at Osaka Expo

A tape-cutting ceremony is held to mark the opening of the Tech World pavilion featuring Taiwan's culture and technology at the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, on April 22, 2025. A senior Chinese official earlier expressed displeasure over the pavilion, hosted by a Tokyo-based Japanese company that has received investment from a Taiwanese company, saying the pavilion's name, Tech World, could remind the public of the word "Taiwan."

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People mourn pope's death

People mourn pope's death

A visitor lays flowers in front of Caravaggio's "The Entombment of Christ" at Italy's pavilion at the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, on April 22, 2025, following the death of Pope Francis the previous day.

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People mourn pope's death

People mourn pope's death

Photo taken on April 22, 2025, shows a condolence book at Italy's pavilion at the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, on April 22, 2025, following the death of Pope Francis the previous day.

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People mourn pope's death

People mourn pope's death

Photo taken on April 22, 2025, shows a condolence book at Italy's pavilion at the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, on April 22, 2025, following the death of Pope Francis the previous day.

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People mourn pope's death

People mourn pope's death

A visitor signs a condolence book at Italy's pavilion at the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, on April 22, 2025, following the death of Pope Francis the previous day.

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People mourn pope's death

People mourn pope's death

The flag of the Vatican is flown at half-staff in front of Italy's pavilion at the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, on April 22, 2025, following the death of Pope Francis the previous day.

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People mourn pope's death

People mourn pope's death

People pray at a Catholic church in Beijing on April 22, 2025, as they mourn the death of Pope Francis the previous day.

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Komeito party chief in Beijing

Komeito party chief in Beijing

Tetsuo Saito (C, R), chief of Japan's junior ruling coalition partner, the Komeito party, shakes hands with Liu Jianchao (C, L), chief of the Chinese Communist Party's International Department, in Beijing on April 22, 2025.

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Komeito party chief in Beijing

Komeito party chief in Beijing

Tetsuo Saito, chief of Japan's junior ruling coalition partner, the Komeito party, holds talks with Liu Jianchao, chief of the Chinese Communist Party's International Department, in Beijing on April 22, 2025.

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Komeito party chief in Beijing

Komeito party chief in Beijing

Liu Jianchao, chief of the Chinese Communist Party's International Department, holds talks with Tetsuo Saito, chief of Japan's junior ruling coalition partner, the Komeito party, in Beijing on April 22, 2025.

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Komeito party chief in Beijing

Komeito party chief in Beijing

Tetsuo Saito (far L), chief of Japan's junior ruling coalition partner, the Komeito party, and Liu Jianchao (far R), chief of the Chinese Communist Party's International Department, hold talks in Beijing on April 22, 2025.

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Komeito party chief in Beijing

Komeito party chief in Beijing

Tetsuo Saito (3rd from L), chief of Japan's junior ruling coalition partner, the Komeito party, and Liu Jianchao (3rd from R), chief of the Chinese Communist Party's International Department, pose for a photo in Beijing on April 22, 2025.

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Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (front, L), Empress Masako (front, 2nd from L) and other imperial family members attend the spring imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on April 22, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (front, L), Empress Masako (front, R) and other imperial family members attend the spring imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on April 22, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese princesses Kako (L) and Aiko (C) speak to guests during the spring imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on April 22, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese Princess Aiko (C) speaks to guests during the spring imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on April 22, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese princesses Kako (L) and Aiko speak to guests during the spring imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on April 22, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (far R) and Empress Masako (2nd from R) speak to guests during the spring imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on April 22, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (far R) and Empress Masako (2nd from R) speak to guests during the spring imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on April 22, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (far L), Empress Masako (2nd from L) and other imperial family members attend the spring imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on April 22, 2025. (Pool photo)

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