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US: Severe Storms Hit Northwest Indiana, Tornado and Flood Warnings Issued

Severe storms moved toward northwest Indiana Monday, July 27, triggering tornado and flash flood warnings.

US: Heavy Rain and High Winds Batter Chicago Area in Severe Storm 3

Heavy rainfall and strong winds slammed the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10 as severe storms moved in. Downed trees and power outages were reported.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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China: Black Swan Seen Scooping Leaves in Reverse at Zhaotong University

On November 15, 2025, in Zhaotong, Yunnan, a video captured the unusual sight of a black swan at Zhaotong University moving backward across a pond while repeatedly scooping leaves toward the shore.

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US: ICE Stop Turns Deadly, Suspect Shot by Officer in Franklin Park, Illinois

On Friday, September 12, in Franklin Park, west of Chicago, an ICE officer was severely injured and a suspect, identified as Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez — an undocumented immigrant with a prior reckless driving charge — was killed after allegedly resisting arrest and dragging the officer with his car during a vehicle stop. The officer fired shots, and Villegas-Gonzalez later died at a hospital. The incident prompted a large law enforcement response and road closures, while immigrant rights groups and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker called for transparency and accountability, voicing concern and criticism over ICE operations in the area.

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US: Heavy Downpour Causes Flooding in Chicago Area

On Tuesday evening, August 12, heavy downpours from storms caused homes and streets to flood in parts of the Chicago area. The storms are also expected to bring isolated strong winds as they move through the region.

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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.

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US: Hail Pelts Chicago Metropolitan Area as Severe Storms Move in 2

severe storms, including strong winds, heavy rain, and hail, hit the Chicago Metropolitan Area on Wednesday afternoon and evening, March 19. The National Weather Service issued a series of watches and warnings as the storm system moved through the region.

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126 dead, 188 injured in Xizang 6.8-magnitude quake - China

Earthquake-affected residents cook dinner in a tent at a village in Lhaze County in Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 7, 2025. A 6.8-magnitude earthquake jolted Dingri County in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Tuesday morning. Photo by Jiang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Severe Thunderstorm Brings Heavy Rains, Damaging Winds To Chicago Area

A severe thunderstorm moved into the Chicago area on Tuesday, August 27, bringing heavy rains and damaging winds. The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and a Flood Advisory for several counties.

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Kamala Harris Accepts Democratic Nomination - Chicago

Toni Preckwinkle, President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, IL, USA, Thursday, August 22, 2024. Photo by Dominic Gwinn/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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How Chinese cook diverse delicacies with soybeans

STORY: How Chinese cook diverse delicacies with soybeans SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: June 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:15 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of dishes made of soybeans STORYLINE: From refreshing soy milk to tender tofu meatballs, locals in Ning'er county of China's Yunnan have developed many ways to cook soybeans amid scorching summer. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kunming, China. (XHTV)

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-CHANGTANG NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE-RANGERS (CN)

(240514) -- NAGQU, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rangers cook with fire of dry dung during patrol at the Changtang National Nature Reserve in Nyima County of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, May 10, 2024. Nyima County launched a two-week intensified patrol of the core areas of the Changtang National Nature Reserve, starting from May 7. Located in the northern part of Xizang, the nature reserve is home to over 30 kinds of wild animals listed on China's national-level protection catalogue, including Tibetan antelopes and wild yaks. (Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida)

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US: Strong Storms Hit Chicago Area Bringing Large Hail, Gusty Winds, And Flood

Strong storms hit Chicago area on Tuesday, May 7 bringing large hail, gusty winds, and flooding in some areas. There were possibility of tornadoes as well. The morning and afternoon commutes were also expected to be impacted.

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CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHENXIONG-LANDSLIDE-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240124) -- ZHENXIONG, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Villagers from nearby villages volunteer to cook at a temporary shelter in Liangshui Village of Tangfang Town, Zhenxiong County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 24, 2024. The death toll from a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday had climbed to 34 as of 5 p.m. Wednesday, local authorities said. Another 10 people are still missing, according to the local disaster relief headquarters. At present, affected people have been transferred to temporary shelters, with basic needs guaranteed. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHENXIONG-LANDSLIDE-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240124) -- ZHENXIONG, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Villagers from nearby villages volunteer to cook at a temporary shelter in Liangshui Village of Tangfang Town, Zhenxiong County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 24, 2024. The death toll from a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday had climbed to 34 as of 5 p.m. Wednesday, local authorities said. Another 10 people are still missing, according to the local disaster relief headquarters. At present, affected people have been transferred to temporary shelters, with basic needs guaranteed. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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Xinjiang, My home: BBQ restaurant owner dreams big

STORY: Xinjiang, My home: BBQ restaurant owner dreams big DATELINE: Aug. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: RUOQIANG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): EZMET ASIM, BBQ restaurant owner in Ruoqiang, Xinjiang STORYLINE: Ezmet Asim runs a BBQ restaurant in Ruoqiang County of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. He says his business is getting better and better and he plans to expand his business in the future. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): EZMET ASIM, BBQ restaurant owner in Ruoqiang, Xinjiang "How do the kebabs taste? Yummy. Hi, my name is Ezmet Asim. I am a native of Ruoqiang County. I opened this BBQ restaurant in 2019. Daddy. You're back. Who bought these? Mummy. Which one is yours? This is mine, and this is for my brother. Enjoy yourself. I'll cook kebabs for you. OK? OK. Have fun. 2 kg of grilled lamb chops, please. Kebabs are the signature dish of my restaurant. This BBQ chef is from Hotan, Xinjiang. This is a special sauce for lamb chops baked in the tandoor oven. It i

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CHINA-GUANGXI-GUIZHOU-HAMLETS-RURAL VITALIZATION-JOINT EFFORTS (CN)

(230219) -- LIUZHOU, Feb. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Local people teach villagers from Wuying Village to cook rice in bamboo, in Tongban hamlet of Dongqi Township in Rong'an County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Feb. 18, 2023. Tongban hamlet, located in remote mountainous area of Rong'an County in Guangxi, was once an "empty village" with only six elders living. Thanks to the support of local authorities, more and more people who had worked outside the hamlet chose to return to develop sightseeing tourism at their hometown in the past years. In 2018, Tongban was lifted out of poverty. Wuying Village is a Miao ethnic-minority hamlet that nestles snugly in the towering mountains stretching across the border between Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Guizhou Province. The whole village shook off poverty in 2020, despite its barren lands, harsh natural environment and inconvenient transportation. In recent years, Tongban hamlet and Wuying Village have made joint efforts in the fields of cult

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