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US: Fast-Moving Springs Fire Breaks Out in Riverside County, Prompting Evacuations 2

The Springs Fire broke out east of Moreno Valley in Riverside County on Friday, April 3, quickly spreading to more than 4,000 acres and prompting evacuation orders for nearby residents, including the campus of Moreno Valley College. The fire was driven by strong winds with no injuries reported.

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Dominican Republic: Tropical Storm Melissa Batters, Causing Damage and Disruptions 2

Tropical Storm Melissa swept through the Dominican Republic, toppling trees, traffic lights, and triggering small landslides. Authorities closed schools and government offices across several provinces as the storm disrupted water systems and threatened severe flooding. Melissa is expected to strengthen into a Category 4 hurricane this weekend as it lashes the Caribbean with heavy rain and destructive winds.

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Mascot character 'Black Teitan' debuts in Kitakyushu

KITAKYUSHU, Japan - A new mascot character of Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, "Black Teitan" (L), an antithesis of the city's existing "Teitan" mascot that has a polar bear motif and means eco-friendly, makes its debut at the municipal government on May 19, 2014. While Black Teitan is "egoistic in character," an official of the southwestern Japanese city said eco and ego are two sides of the same coin, thus expecting Black Teitan to act as a "reverse teacher" in tackling environmental problems.