US: Sirens Sound as Hawaii Braces for Tsunami After Russia Quake

Sirens blared at Black Sands Beach on the Big Island as a tsunami warning was issued for Hawaii following a magnitude 8.8 earthquake off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.

US: Massive Tornado Touches Down Near Morton, West Texas

A large tornado was spotted near Morton, West Texas on Thursday, June 5, as severe storms swept through the region.

UK: Storm Bert Triggers Severe Flooding Across England And Wales 3

Storm Bert battered Britain and Ireland on Saturday, November 23, bringing heavy rain, power outages, and traffic disruptions, while triggering severe flooding in multiple regions. More than 130 flood warnings and 160 alerts remained in place across the UK on Monday.

US: Tornado Touches Down In Central Oklahoma Amid Severe Weather

A tornado touched down near Kingfisher, central Oklahoma on Monday, April 1, as major cities and counties across the state were placed under a tornado watch. This video shows a funnel seen from Kingfisher at about 5:30 p.m.

Toyota gears up to consolidate U.S. operations in Texas

Toyota gears up to consolidate U.S. operations in Texas

PLANO, United States - Toyota Motor North America President James Lentz (L) speaks on Oct. 27, 2014, with Harry LaRosiliere (C), the mayor of Plano, Texas, where Toyota Motor Corp., Japan's largest automaker, will set up its North American headquarters with the aim of consolidating operations currently spread around the United States.

North American International Auto Show

North American International Auto Show

DETROIT, United States - James Lentz (R), senior managing officer of Toyota Motor Corp., is interviewed in Detroit, Michigan, on Jan. 13, 2014, at the venue of the North American International Auto Show, which opened the same day.

Toyota exec Lentz

Toyota exec Lentz

NAGOYA, Japan - James E. Lentz, senior managing officer of Toyota Motor Corp., speaks on the U.S. automobile market at a press conference in Nagoya on June 12, 2013.

Toyota to build new plant in Mexico

Toyota to build new plant in Mexico

James Lentz, senior managing officer of Toyota Motor Corp. (C), and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto shake hands during a press conference in Mexico City on April 15, 2015, held to announce Toyota's plan to build a new plant in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Toyota executive James Lentz

Toyota executive James Lentz

James Lentz (C), an operating officer of Toyota Motor Corp., speaks to reporters in Detroit on Jan. 15, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo