US: Tornado Confirmed Near Norman, Oklahoma 3

A tornado was confirmed near Norman, Oklahoma, on Tuesday, June 3. It is not yet known if the storm has caused any damage as of writing.

US: Carolina Forest Fire Grows As South Carolina Battles Wildfires 2

Residents were forced to evacuate as a massive wildfire broke out in Carolina Forest, South Carolina, burning 1,600 acres near Myrtle Beach as of Sunday, March 2. Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency as more than 100 fires continued to burn across the state due to unusually dry conditions and gusty winds.

Irish premier in Japan

Irish premier in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shake hands before their talks in Tokyo on Dec. 2, 2013.

Japan, Ireland prime ministers

Japan, Ireland prime ministers

DUBLIN, Ireland - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny shake hands after a joint press conference in Dublin on June 19, 2013, during the first visit to Ireland by a sitting Japanese premier.

Japan, Ireland prime ministers

Japan, Ireland prime ministers

DUBLIN, Ireland - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny hold a joint press conference in Dublin on June 19, 2013, during the first visit to Ireland by a sitting Japanese premier.

Japan, Ireland prime ministers

Japan, Ireland prime ministers

DUBLIN, Ireland - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (far L) and Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny (far R) are seen before their talks in Dublin on June 19, 2013, during the first visit to Ireland by a sitting Japanese premier.