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.

Kumamoto marks 5th anniversary of quakes

Kumamoto marks 5th anniversary of quakes

KUMAMOTO, Japan, April 14 Kyodo - Combined photos taken from a Kyodo News helicopter show Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto. The top image was taken on April 15, 2016, showing damage sustained in the first of a pair of massive earthquakes that hit the southwestern Japan region the previous day. The middle photo was taken on April 3, 2018, showing restoration work and the bottom image taken on April 14, 2021, shows the castle prepared to open the interior of the castle towers to the public about two weeks later.

Ex-SoftBank slugger Lee makes Seattle's opening day roster

Ex-SoftBank slugger Lee makes Seattle's opening day roster

ARLINGTON, Texas, April 3 Kyodo - South Korean slugger Lee Dae Ho (R) and Japanese outfielder Norichika Aoki of the Seattle Mariners run during a practice session in Arlington, Texas on April 3, 2016. Lee, who formerly played in Japan with the SoftBank Hawks, was named the same day to the Mariners' 25-man roster for the opening day of the major league baseball season.

Athletics: Arai finishes 2nd in 50-km walk national championship

Athletics: Arai finishes 2nd in 50-km walk national championship

Hirooki Arai celebrates as he finishes second in the 50-kilometer walk at the national championships in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture on April 17, 2016. Arai virtually secured a berth to the Rio de Janeiro Olympics with a time of 3:44:47. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Athletics: Tanii wins 50-km walk national title

Athletics: Tanii wins 50-km walk national title

Takayuki Tanii (L) and Hirooki Arai hug each other after finishing first and second respectively in the 50-kilometer walk at the national championships in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture on April 17, 2016. Tanii, a world bronze medalist who has already qualified for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, clocked 3 hours, 44 minutes, 12 seconds. Arai virtually assured himself of a first trip to the Olympics with a time of 3:44:47. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo