US: Port Charlotte High School Locked Down After Reported Threat

Port Charlotte High School in Charlotte County, Florida, was placed on lockdown on Wednesday, August 19, following a reported threat. The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office responded, and deputies searched all buildings on campus but found no active threat, after which the lockdown was lifted.

US: Meteor Spotted in Allegheny County, Western Pennsylvania

A suspected meteorite landed near Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday morning, March 17, after a bright fireball was reported across multiple states, including Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Michigan — and as far as Virginia and Canada. NASA and the National Weather Service confirmed the event, describing the space rock as weighing about 7 tons and traveling at nearly 45,000 mph. The impact released energy equivalent to 250 tons of TNT, rattling windows and triggering hundreds of emergency calls from alarmed residents.

US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations 2

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

2025 MTV Video Music Awards - Arrivals

2025 MTV Video Music Awards - Arrivals

Conan Gray wearing an Erik Charlotte look arrives at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards held at UBS Arena on September 7, 2025 in Elmont, Nassau County, New York, United States. Photo by Jorge Estrellado/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

2025 MTV Video Music Awards - Arrivals

2025 MTV Video Music Awards - Arrivals

Conan Gray wearing an Erik Charlotte look arrives at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards held at UBS Arena on September 7, 2025 in Elmont, Nassau County, New York, United States. Photo by Jorge Estrellado/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Mid-Missouri Hit by Severe Storms and Possible Tornado, Thousands Lose Power

Severe storms swept through mid-Missouri on Sunday, April 20, prompting tornado warnings and causing widespread damage. A possible tornado in Callaway County injured one person in New Bloomfield. Thousands of customers experienced power outages.

LACMA Art + Film Gala - LA

LACMA Art + Film Gala - LA

Charli XCX wearing Gucci arrives at the 13th Annual LACMA Art + Film Gala 2024 presented by Gucci held at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 2, 2024 in Miracle Mile, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

LACMA Art + Film Gala - LA

LACMA Art + Film Gala - LA

Charli XCX wearing Gucci arrives at the 13th Annual LACMA Art + Film Gala 2024 presented by Gucci held at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 2, 2024 in Miracle Mile, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)CHINA-CHUN'AN-ASIAN GAMES-TRIATHLON (CN)

(SP)CHINA-CHUN'AN-ASIAN GAMES-TRIATHLON (CN)

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(SP)CHINA-CHUN'AN-ASIAN GAMES-TRIATHLON (CN)

(SP)CHINA-CHUN'AN-ASIAN GAMES-TRIATHLON (CN)

(231002) -- CHUN'AN, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Huang Anqi (L) of China and Charlotte Emily Hall of China's Hong Kong compete during the Triathlon Mixed Relay at the 19th Asian Games in Chun'an County, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhuang)

Orange County (2002)

Orange County (2002)

Colin Hanks & Lily Tomlin Characters: Shaun Brumder & Charlotte Cobb Film: Orange County (2002) 07 January 2002 Date: 07 January 2002

THE OPTIMISTS OF NINE ELMS

THE OPTIMISTS OF NINE ELMS

THE OPTIMISTS OF NINE ELMS PETER SELLERS PICTURE FROM THE RONALD GRANT ARCHIVE A CHEETAH PRODUCTION FI: LOCATION LONDON, PARK LANE THE OPTIMISTS OF NINE ELMS PETER SELLERS A CHEETAH PRODUCTION FI: LOCATION LONDON, PARK LANE 0034416.JPG ORANGE COUNTY [IS 2001] R J KNOLL, KYLE HOWARD AND JACK BLACK A PARAMOUNT FILM 0034419.JPG ORANGES ARE NOT THE ONLY FRUIT (UK TV 1990) BBC CHARLOTTE COLEMAN, CATHRYN BRADSHAW Date: 1973