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West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a state of emergency for Mineral County on Tuesday, May 13, after heavy rainfall triggered flash flooding in Keyser and surrounding areas.

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A large fire broke out at North Hyde Electricity Substation in Hayes, West London Thursday night, March 20, leaving about 67,000 homes across London without power. More than 100 people were evacuated from surrounding properties, according to reports.

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UK: Japanese Imperial Couple State Visit – The Mall Carriage Procession

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UK: Japanese Imperial Couple State Visit – The Mall Carriage Procession 2

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako commenced their 3-day state visit to the UK on Tuesday, June 25. King Charles and Queen Camilla met the imperial couple on Horse Guards Parade before traveling on royal carriages down The Mall to Buckingham Palace for a state banquet.

Italy: Mount Etna Blows Vortex Rings Into Sky 2

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Michelin Green Guide Japan

Michelin Green Guide Japan

WAKAYAMA, Japan - Tetsushi Morita (C), a senior official of Nihon Michelin Tire Co., the Japanese arm of the French tire company Michelin, and Michelin Man, the mascot character of the tire maker, pose with Wakayama Gov. Yoshinobu Nisaka (L) in Wakayama on May 13, 2011. A new version of Michelin's travel guide Green Guide Japan, which includes the historic Kumano Kodo route in Wakayama Prefecture, a UNESCO World Heritage site, hit bookstores in France on the same day.

1st Michelin 'Green Guide' for Japan to debut Mon.

1st Michelin 'Green Guide' for Japan to debut Mon.

TOKYO, Japan - This file photo shows a group of students on a school trip visiting Kinkakuji Temple in the ancient Japanese capital of Kyoto, which is listed as one of 56 three-star destinations worth a trip in the first Michelin ''Green Guide'' for Japan.

1st Michelin 'Green Guide' for Japan to debut Mon.

1st Michelin 'Green Guide' for Japan to debut Mon.

TOKYO, Japan - This file photo shows the Yomeimon gate of Nikko Toshogu Shrine in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, which is listed as one of 56 three-star destinations worth a trip in the first Michelin ''Green Guide'' for Japan.

THE VOICE OF TOKYO

Hato Bus, foreigner, English announcement, bus guide, sightseeing, Tokyo Tower, sightseeing bus, Imperial Palace, National Stadium, National Diet, Asakusa, Kaminarimon, kimono=Date:April, 1974, Place:Tokyo,JAPAN (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

1st Michelin 'Green Guide' for Japan to debut Mon.

1st Michelin 'Green Guide' for Japan to debut Mon.

TOKYO, Japan - This file photo shows the Yomeimon gate of Nikko Toshogu Shrine in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, which is listed as one of 56 three-star destinations worth a trip in the first Michelin ''Green Guide'' for Japan. (Kyodo)

1st Michelin 'Green Guide' for Japan to debut Mon.

1st Michelin 'Green Guide' for Japan to debut Mon.

TOKYO, Japan - This file photo shows a group of students on a school trip visiting Kinkakuji Temple in the ancient Japanese capital of Kyoto, which is listed as one of 56 three-star destinations worth a trip in the first Michelin ''Green Guide'' for Japan. (Kyodo)

Michelin Green Guide Japan

Michelin Green Guide Japan

WAKAYAMA, Japan - Tetsushi Morita (C), a senior official of Nihon Michelin Tire Co., the Japanese arm of the French tire company Michelin, and Michelin Man, the mascot character of the tire maker, pose with Wakayama Gov. Yoshinobu Nisaka (L) in Wakayama on May 13, 2011. A new version of Michelin's travel guide Green Guide Japan, which includes the historic Kumano Kodo route in Wakayama Prefecture, a UNESCO World Heritage site, hit bookstores in France on the same day. (Kyodo)