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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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Indonesia: Mt. Lewotobi Erupts, Triggers Highest Alert and Spews Ash High Into Sky

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara, erupted late Tuesday, October 15, and again early Wednesday, spewing ash up to 10 kilometers into the sky. Indonesia’s volcanology agency raised the alert to its highest level after detecting deep tremors that signaled possible explosive activity.

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US: Severe Weather Warning for Houston Area With Hail, High Winds, Tornado Risk

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Houston area until evening of Monday, May 5. It brought hail, damaging winds, flooding, and possible tornadoes.

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US: Sunset Fire Ignites In Hollywood Hills, Triggering Mandatory Evacuation Orders

A brush fire, dubbed the Sunset Fire, broke out in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday evening, January 8, triggering mandatory evacuation orders.

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Philippines: Thunderstorms Hit, Bringing Intense Rainfall To Central Regions

The regions of Visayas, Bicol, Calabarzon, and Mimaropa may experience cloudy skies with scattered rains as isolated thunderstorms hit. According to reports, heavy rainfall of 100 to 200 mm was expected in Northern Samar on Monday.

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Baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr. in Japan

OFUNATO, Japan - Major league Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. (C, facing) holds a baseball clinic for junior high school students in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, on Nov. 10, 2011. The U.S. baseball legend held the event to support children in areas affected by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

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Baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr. in Japan

OFUNATO, Japan - Major league Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. (L front) holds a baseball clinic for junior high school students in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, on Nov. 10, 2011. The U.S. baseball legend held the event to support children in areas affected by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

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Baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr. in Japan

OFUNATO, Japan - Major league Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. (front) holds a baseball clinic for junior high school students in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, on Nov. 10, 2011. The U.S. baseball legend held the event to support children in areas affected by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

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Baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr. in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Major league Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. (L) attends a press conference at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo on Nov. 9, 2011. Ripken plans to hold baseball clinics in areas hit by the March quake-tsunami disaster to support children through baseball. On the right is Japanese former pro baseball player Sachio Kinugasa, who will take part in the clinics.

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Tigers' Kanemoto marks record of 904 consecutive games

OSAKA, Japan - Hanshin Tigers' cleanup hitter Tomoaki Kanemoto holds up a memorial plate given for his record of playing in 904 consecutive games without missing an inning at a game against Yokohama BayStars at Osaka Dome on April 9. Kanemoto exceeded what is believed to be a major league record held by former Baltimore Orioles star Cal Ripken Jr.

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Tigers' Kanemoto marks record of 903 consecutive games

OSAKA, Japan - Hanshin Tigers' cleanup hitter Tomoaki Kanemoto (L) smiles after marking a record of playing 903 consecutive games without missing an inning in a game against Yokohama BayStars in Osaka on April 8. He matched former Baltimore Orioles star Cal Ripken Jr.'s major league record.

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Tigers' Kanemoto marks record of 903 consecutive games

OSAKA, Japan - Hanshin Tigers' cleanup hitter Tomoaki Kanemoto responds to fans after marking a record of playing 903 consecutive games without missing an inning in a game against Yokohama BayStars in Osaka on April 8. He matched former Baltimore Orioles star Cal Ripken Jr.'s major league record.

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Tigers' Kanemoto marks record of 903 consecutive games

OSAKA, Japan - Hanshin Tigers' cleanup hitter Tomoaki Kanemoto matched former Baltimore Orioles star Cal Ripken Jr.'s major league record of playing 903 consecutive games without missing an inning in a game against Yokohama BayStars in Osaka on April 8. The 38-year-old has maintained the iron-man streak since July 21, 1999, when he was with the Hiroshima Carp.

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Tigers' Kanemoto marks record of 903 consecutive games

OSAKA, Japan - Hanshin Tigers' cleanup hitter Tomoaki Kanemoto is congratulated after marking a record of playing 903 consecutive games without missing an inning in a game against Yokohama BayStars in Osaka on April 8. He matched former Baltimore Orioles star Cal Ripken Jr.'s major league record.

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Tigers' Kanemoto marks record of 903 consecutive games

OSAKA, Japan - Hanshin Tigers' cleanup hitter Tomoaki Kanemoto matched former Baltimore Orioles star Cal Ripken Jr.'s major league record of playing 903 consecutive games without missing an inning in a game against Yokohama BayStars in Osaka on April 8. The 38-year-old has maintained the iron-man streak since July 21, 1999, when he was with the Hiroshima Carp. (Kyodo)

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Tigers' Kanemoto marks record of 903 consecutive games

OSAKA, Japan - Hanshin Tigers' cleanup hitter Tomoaki Kanemoto responds to fans after marking a record of playing 903 consecutive games without missing an inning in a game against Yokohama BayStars in Osaka on April 8. He matched former Baltimore Orioles star Cal Ripken Jr.'s major league record. (Kyodo)

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Tigers' Kanemoto marks record of 903 consecutive games

OSAKA, Japan - Hanshin Tigers' cleanup hitter Tomoaki Kanemoto is congratulated after marking a record of playing 903 consecutive games without missing an inning in a game against Yokohama BayStars in Osaka on April 8. He matched former Baltimore Orioles star Cal Ripken Jr.'s major league record. (Kyodo)

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Tigers' Kanemoto marks record of 903 consecutive games

OSAKA, Japan - Hanshin Tigers' cleanup hitter Tomoaki Kanemoto (L) smiles after marking a record of playing 903 consecutive games without missing an inning in a game against Yokohama BayStars in Osaka on April 8. He matched former Baltimore Orioles star Cal Ripken Jr.'s major league record. (Kyodo)

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Tigers' Kanemoto marks record of 904 consecutive games

OSAKA, Japan - Hanshin Tigers' cleanup hitter Tomoaki Kanemoto holds up a memorial plate given for his record of playing in 904 consecutive games without missing an inning at a game against Yokohama BayStars at Osaka Dome on April 9. Kanemoto exceeded what is believed to be a major league record held by former Baltimore Orioles star Cal Ripken Jr. (Kyodo)

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Japanese youths practice with baseball legend

ABERDEEN, United States - Major league Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. (front L) gives instructions to a group of young Japanese baseball and softball players in Aberdeen, Maryland, on Aug. 17, 2011. The youths from disaster-hit northeast Japan were given an opportunity to enjoy a special practice session with the baseball legend. (Kyodo)

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Baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr. in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Major league Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. (L) attends a press conference at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo on Nov. 9, 2011. Ripken plans to hold baseball clinics in areas hit by the March quake-tsunami disaster to support children through baseball. On the right is Japanese former pro baseball player Sachio Kinugasa, who will take part in the clinics. (Kyodo)

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Baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr. in Japan

OFUNATO, Japan - Major league Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. (L front) holds a baseball clinic for junior high school students in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, on Nov. 10, 2011. The U.S. baseball legend held the event to support children in areas affected by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. (Kyodo)

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Baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr. in Japan

OFUNATO, Japan - Major league Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. (front) holds a baseball clinic for junior high school students in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, on Nov. 10, 2011. The U.S. baseball legend held the event to support children in areas affected by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. (Kyodo)

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Baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr. in Japan

OFUNATO, Japan - Major league Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. (C, facing) holds a baseball clinic for junior high school students in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, on Nov. 10, 2011. The U.S. baseball legend held the event to support children in areas affected by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. (Kyodo)