US: Parade Celebrating OKC Thunder’s NBA Championship 2

After winning the NBA championship, a parade was held to celebrate Oklahoma City Thunder’s victory on Tuesday, June 24. It began in Midtown and ended at Paycom Center and Scissortail Park.

US: Waterspout Spotted Over Potomac River, Maryland

A waterspout was spotted over Potomac River, Maryland on Friday, May 30.

New Zealand: Vegetation Fire Erupts In Port Hills In Christchurch, Evacuation Underway 6

A huge vegetation fire erupted in Christchurch's Port Hills Wednesday afternoon, February 14, prompting evacuations of nearby residents. About 55,000 homes are experiencing a power outage due to the fire, reports say.

H. Matsui hits off Gagne, but Yankees fall to Dodgers

H. Matsui hits off Gagne, but Yankees fall to Dodgers

LOS ANGELES, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui singles off Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Eric Gagne in the ninth inning for his only hit in four at-bats as the Dodgers beat the Yankees 6-3 in the two teams' first matchup in 23 years on June 18. (MLB)

(6)MLB all stars in Japan

(6)MLB all stars in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Eric Gagne of the Los Angeles Dodgers shakes hands with Kazuo Matsui of the Seibu Lions, who went 3-for-5 including two homers, after Game 6 of the All-Star Series Japan 2002 at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 16. Gagne was named the game's MVP after pitching two scoreless innings for his second save. (MLB)

(5)MLB all stars in Japan

(5)MLB all stars in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Eric Gagne of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitched two scoreless innings for his second save and won the MVP award in Game 6 of the All-Star Series Japan 2002 at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 16. (MLB)

H. Matsui hits off Gagne, but Yankees fall to Dodgers

H. Matsui hits off Gagne, but Yankees fall to Dodgers

LOS ANGELES, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui singles off Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Eric Gagne in the ninth inning for his only hit in four at-bats as the Dodgers beat the Yankees 6-3 in the two teams' first matchup in 23 years on June 18. (MLB)(Kyodo)

(6)MLB all stars in Japan

(6)MLB all stars in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Eric Gagne of the Los Angeles Dodgers shakes hands with Kazuo Matsui of the Seibu Lions, who went 3-for-5 including two homers, after Game 6 of the All-Star Series Japan 2002 at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 16. Gagne was named the game's MVP after pitching two scoreless innings for his second save. (MLB)(Kyodo)

(5)MLB all stars in Japan

(5)MLB all stars in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Eric Gagne of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitched two scoreless innings for his second save and won the MVP award in Game 6 of the All-Star Series Japan 2002 at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 16. (MLB)(Kyodo)