US: Hawaii Under Tsunami Warning as Sirens Blare After Russia Quake 2

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued tsunami alerts for Hawaii, California and Alaska following a magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, July 30. Tsunami sirens were heard both on the ground and from the air in Poʻipū on the island of Kauaʻi.

US: Monroe Canyon Fire Grows to 20,000 Acres, Prompts Evacuations in Utah

The Monroe Canyon Fire in Sevier County, Utah, has burned over 20,000 acres since July 13 and is just 13% contained as of Sunday, July 27. Evacuations have been ordered for several mountain communities, including Long Flat, Deep Lake, and Elk Country Cabins. Firefighters are battling tough conditions with high winds, dry fuels, and steep terrain. Nearly 1,000 personnel are on scene, and officials say parts of the fire remain “dicey” due to spot fires and fatigue among crews.

US: Huge Dust Cloud Kicked up by Winds Amid Tornado-Warned Storm in Nebraska 3

Severe storms swept through eastern Nebraska and western Iowa on Thursday, April 17, resulting in significant damage and reports of multiple tornadoes. The video shows damaging winds whipping up dust in York County, Nebraska, where a tornado watch was in effect.

Pujols, Williams joining Angels

Pujols, Williams joining Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - Albert Pujols (L) and C.J. Wilson (R) pose during a press conference in Anaheim, California, on Dec. 10, 2011, on their joining the Los Angeles Angels.

Rangers 1 win away from capturing Series title

Rangers 1 win away from capturing Series title

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher C.J. Wilson starts in Game 5 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 24, 2011. Texas won 4-2, closing within one win of their first World Series title with a 3-2 series lead.

Giants shut out Rangers in Game 2

Giants shut out Rangers in Game 2

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Texas Rangers' pitcher C.J. Wilson leaves the field dejected during the seventh inning of Game 2 of the World Series after giving up two runs to the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 28, 2010. The Giants won 9-0 to take a 2-0 series lead.

Giants shut out Rangers in Game 2

Giants shut out Rangers in Game 2

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher C.J. Wilson starts against the San Francisco Giants in Game 2 of the World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 28, 2010. The Rangers lost 9-0.

Yankees rally past Rangers

Yankees rally past Rangers

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington (2nd from R) removes pitcher C.J. Wilson (his left) from the game during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees on Oct. 15, 2010, at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. The Yankees came from behind to win 6-5.

Mariners Ichiro 1-for-3 in preseason game against Rangers

Mariners Ichiro 1-for-3 in preseason game against Rangers

SURPRISE, Arizona - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to left off Texas Rangers starter C.J. Wilson during the first inning of their preseason game in Surprise, Arizona, on March 10, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-3 with an RBI.

Yankees rally past Rangers

Yankees rally past Rangers

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington (2nd from R) removes pitcher C.J. Wilson (his left) from the game during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees on Oct. 15, 2010, at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. The Yankees came from behind to win 6-5. (Kyodo)

Mariners Ichiro 1-for-3 in preseason game against Rangers

Mariners Ichiro 1-for-3 in preseason game against Rangers

SURPRISE, Arizona - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to left off Texas Rangers starter C.J. Wilson during the first inning of their preseason game in Surprise, Arizona, on March 10, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-3 with an RBI. (Kyodo)

Pujols, Williams joining Angels

Pujols, Williams joining Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - Albert Pujols (L) and C.J. Wilson (R) pose during a press conference in Anaheim, California, on Dec. 10, 2011, on their joining the Los Angeles Angels. (Kyodo)

Giants shut out Rangers in Game 2

Giants shut out Rangers in Game 2

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher C.J. Wilson starts against the San Francisco Giants in Game 2 of the World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 28, 2010. The Rangers lost 9-0. (Kyodo)

Rangers 1 win away from capturing Series title

Rangers 1 win away from capturing Series title

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher C.J. Wilson starts in Game 5 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 24, 2011. Texas won 4-2, closing within one win of their first World Series title with a 3-2 series lead. (Kyodo)

Giants shut out Rangers in Game 2

Giants shut out Rangers in Game 2

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Texas Rangers' pitcher C.J. Wilson leaves the field dejected during the seventh inning of Game 2 of the World Series after giving up two runs to the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 28, 2010. The Giants won 9-0 to take a 2-0 series lead. (Kyodo)