US: Palisades Fire Forces Thousands To Evacuate As State Of Emergency Declared 12

A wildfire in California's Pacific Palisades spread rapidly due to Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7, burning more than 2,900 acres, prompting nearly 30,000 people to evacuate, and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency to further support the communities impacted by this fire.

US: Palisades Fire Forces Thousands To Evacuate As State Of Emergency Declared 13

A wildfire in California's Pacific Palisades spread rapidly due to Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7, burning more than 2,900 acres, prompting nearly 30,000 people to evacuate, and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency to further support the communities impacted by this fire.

Athletics: Tyson Gay nabs gold in men's 100, drabs in flag

Athletics: Tyson Gay nabs gold in men's 100, drabs in flag

OSAKA, Japan - American Tyson Gay wraps himself in the American flag after claiming the gold in the men's 100 meters at the athletics world championships in Osaka on Aug. 26 with a time of 9.85 seconds. World record holder Asafa Powell finished third behind Derrick Atkins of the Bahamas, who timed 9.91 for silver. Powell, who holds the world mark of 9.77, finished in 9.96 (Pool photo)

Athletics: Tyson Gay nabs gold in men's 100

Athletics: Tyson Gay nabs gold in men's 100

OSAKA, Japan - American Tyson Gay claims the gold in the men's 100 meters at the athletics world championships in Osaka on Aug. 26 with a time of 9.85 seconds. World record holder Asafa Powell finished third behind Derrick Atkins of the Bahamas, who timed 9.91 for silver. Powell, who holds the world mark of 9.77, finished in 9.96 (Pool photo)

Athletics: Tyson Gay nabs gold in men's 100, screams in victory

Athletics: Tyson Gay nabs gold in men's 100, screams in victory

OSAKA, Japan - American Tyson Gay claims the gold in the men's 100 meters at the athletics world championships in Osaka on Aug. 26 with a time of 9.85 seconds. World record holder Asafa Powell finished third behind Derrick Atkins of the Bahamas, who timed 9.91 for silver. Powell, who holds the world mark of 9.77, finished in 9.96

Athletics: Tyson Gay nabs gold in men's 100

Athletics: Tyson Gay nabs gold in men's 100

OSAKA, Japan - American Tyson Gay claims the gold in the men's 100 meters at the athletics world championships in Osaka on Aug. 26 with a time of 9.85 seconds. World record holder Asafa Powell finished third behind Derrick Atkins of the Bahamas, who timed 9.91 for silver. Powell, who holds the world mark of 9.77, finished in 9.96 (Pool photo) (Kyodo)

Athletics: Tyson Gay nabs gold in men's 100, screams in victory

Athletics: Tyson Gay nabs gold in men's 100, screams in victory

OSAKA, Japan - American Tyson Gay claims the gold in the men's 100 meters at the athletics world championships in Osaka on Aug. 26 with a time of 9.85 seconds. World record holder Asafa Powell finished third behind Derrick Atkins of the Bahamas, who timed 9.91 for silver. Powell, who holds the world mark of 9.77, finished in 9.96 (Kyodo)

Athletics: Tyson Gay nabs gold in men's 100, drabs in flag

Athletics: Tyson Gay nabs gold in men's 100, drabs in flag

OSAKA, Japan - American Tyson Gay wraps himself in the American flag after claiming the gold in the men's 100 meters at the athletics world championships in Osaka on Aug. 26 with a time of 9.85 seconds. World record holder Asafa Powell finished third behind Derrick Atkins of the Bahamas, who timed 9.91 for silver. Powell, who holds the world mark of 9.77, finished in 9.96 (Pool photo) (Kyodo)