US: Gold Fire Spurs Evacuation Order Near Big Bear, California

The Gold Fire, a brush fire in the San Bernardino County area of Holcomb Valley near Big Bear, erupted Monday morning, August 4. No structures have been threatened, but evacuation order was in effect for the Holcomb Campground as firefighters continued to battle the blaze.

US: 2 Dead, 19 Injured In Small Plane Crash Near Fullerton Airport

Two people were killed, and 19 others were injured following a small plane crash near Fullerton Airport in Orange County on Thursday, January 2.

Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Leaves Trail Of Destruction 9

Typhoon Krathon, a Category 1 storm, made landfall in Kaohsiung, southwestern Taiwan, on Thursday, October 3, leaving at least two people dead.

Taiwan: Costa Cruise Itinerary Changes Due To Typhoon Gaemi Anger Passengers

A 5-day Costa Cruises trip bound for Okinawa from Port of Keelung on July 21 was cut short due to Typhoon Gaemi, angering passengers. Some of the passengers refused to leave the ship, demanding refunds after the cruise ship docked in Port of Kaohsiung on the 24th. The cruise management changed the itinerary several times and finally decided to return to Taiwan in Kaohsiung one day early.

Taiwan: Costa Cruise Itinerary Changes Due To Typhoon Gaemi Anger Passengers 2

A 5-day Costa Cruises trip bound for Okinawa from Keelung Port on July 21 was cut short due to Typhoon Gaemi, angering passengers. Some of the passengers refused to leave the ship demanding refunds after the cruise ship docked in Kaohsiung Port on the 24th. The cruise management changed the itinerary several times and finally decided to return to Taiwan in Kaohsiung, one day early.

Taiwan: Costa Cruise Itinerary Changes Due To Typhoon Gaemi Anger Passengers 4

A 5-day Costa Cruises trip bound for Okinawa from Keelung Port on July 21 was cut short due to Typhoon Gaemi, angering passengers. Some of the passengers refused to leave the ship demanding refunds after the cruise ship docked in Kaohsiung Port on the 24th. The cruise management changed the itinerary several times and finally decided to return to Taiwan in Kaohsiung, one day early.

Taiwan: Costa Cruise Itinerary Changes Due To Typhoon Gaemi Anger Passengers 3

A 5-day Costa Cruises trip bound for Okinawa from Keelung Port on July 21 was cut short due to Typhoon Gaemi, angering passengers. Some of the passengers refused to leave the ship demanding refunds after the cruise ship docked in Kaohsiung Port on the 24th. The cruise management changed the itinerary several times and finally decided to return to Taiwan in Kaohsiung, one day early.

US: Sierra Fire Erupts In Fontana, California, Burning 400 Acres 5

A brush fire, dubbed Sierra Fire, erupted in Fontana, California, on Sunday, June 30, burning 400 acres. San Bernardino County Fire Department said it was 100% contained as of Monday, and the cause of the fire remained under investigation.

US: Sierra Fire Erupts In Fontana, California, Burning 400 Acres 3

A brush fire, dubbed Sierra Fire, erupted in Fontana, California, on Sunday, June 30, burning 400 acres. San Bernardino County Fire Department said it was 100% contained as of Monday, and the cause of the fire remained under investigation.

US: Sierra Fire Erupts In Fontana, California, Burning 400 Acres 4

A brush fire, dubbed Sierra Fire, erupted in Fontana, California, on Sunday, June 30, burning 400 acres. San Bernardino County Fire Department said it was 100% contained as of Monday, and the cause of the fire remained under investigation.

US: Sierra Fire Erupts In Fontana, California, Burning 400 Acres 6

A brush fire, dubbed Sierra Fire, erupted in Fontana, California, on Sunday, June 30, burning 400 acres. San Bernardino County Fire Department said it was 100% contained as of Monday, and the cause of the fire remained under investigation.

US: Sierra Fire Erupts In Fontana, California, Burning 400 Acres 2

A brush fire, dubbed Sierra Fire, erupted in Fontana, California, on Sunday, June 30, burning 400 acres. San Bernardino County Fire Department said it was 100% contained as of Monday, and the cause of the fire remained under investigation.

US: Sierra Fire Erupts In Fontana, California, Burning 400 Acres

The Sierra Fire, a brush fire, erupted in Fontana, California, on Sunday, June 30, burning 400 acres. San Bernardino County Fire Department said it was 100% contained as of Monday, and the cause of the fire remained under investigation.

(SP)U.S.-LAS VEGAS-SUPER BOWL-KANSAS CITY CHIEFS VS SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

(SP)U.S.-LAS VEGAS-SUPER BOWL-KANSAS CITY CHIEFS VS SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

(240212) -- LAS VEGAS, Feb. 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Brandon Aiyuk (R) of San Francisco 49ers is tackled during the NFL Super Bowl LVIII football game between San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs in Las Vegas, the United States, Feb.11, 2024. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

(SP)U.S.-ORLANDO-FOOTBALL-NFL-PRO BOWL

(SP)U.S.-ORLANDO-FOOTBALL-NFL-PRO BOWL

(240205) -- ORLANDO, Feb. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Brandon Aubrey (front) of NFC competes during the flag football event at the NFL Pro Bowl football game in Orlando, the United States, on Feb. 4, 2024. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

(SP)XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK

(SP)XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK

(230911) -- BEIJING, Sept. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK (from Sept. 4 to Sept. 10, 2023) TRANSMITTED on Sept. 11, 2023. The United States' Brandon Ingram (top) vies with Italy's Luigi Datome during the quarterfinal of the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Manila, the Philippines, Sept. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhuang)

(SP)PHILIPPINES-MANILA-BASKETBALL-FIBA WORLD CUP-QUARTERFINAL-ITA VS USA

(SP)PHILIPPINES-MANILA-BASKETBALL-FIBA WORLD CUP-QUARTERFINAL-ITA VS USA

(230905) -- MANILA, Sept. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The United states' Brandon Ingram (top) vies for the ball against Italy's Luigi Datome during the quarterfinal between Italy and the United States at the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Manila, the Philippines, Sept. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhuang)