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US: Brush Fire Erupts In Del Mar Heights, San Diego 3

A brush fire erupted in the Del Mar Heights neighborhood in San Diego on Tuesday morning, June 25. The fire near Mira Montana Drive off Del Mar Heights Road prompted the mandatory evacuation of 2,500 residents from the area. The fire's forward progress was stopped by about 5:30 p.m. and all evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted by 7:20 p.m.

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N. Korean IRBMs at 2010 military parade

BEIJING, China - Photo shows what appear to be North Korea's ''Musudan'' intermediate-range ballistic missiles at a military parade in Pyongyang on Oct. 10, 2010, the 65th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea. U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates told journalists in Beijing on Jan. 11, 2011, that the North could pose a direct threat to the United States within five years if it continues to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles and expand its nuclear weapons capability.

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Kim Jong Un turns 28

BEIJING, China - Photo taken on Oct. 10, 2010, shows Kim Jong Un, North Korean leader Kim Jong Il's third son and heir. He turned 28 on Jan. 8, 2011, though the North's media did not report any celebratory events.

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Icebreaker Shirase arrives at Showa Base in Antarctica

SHOWA BASE, Antarctica - Japanese icebreaker Shirase sprays water as it plows through the Antarctic ice sheet near Japan's main Antarctic base, Showa Station, on Jan 10, 2010. The Shirase arrived at the Showa Station six days behind schedule as it encountered thick ice and snow. (Pool photo)

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Int'l auto show opens in Detroit

DETROIT, United States - A man walks past the entrance to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Jan. 10, 2010, a day before the opening of the event. Many of the auto makers are keeping a low profile at this year's auto show amid the still-slumping automotive market and worldwide recession.

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Japanese icebreaker arrives at Antarctic base

SHOWA BASE, Antarctica - Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force members walk on the ice bed to drive in the anchor of the Japanese icebreaker Shirase on Jan. 10, 2010, after reaching Japan's main Antarctic base, Showa Station. The ship reached the base six days behind schedule because of the unusually thick ice and snow that detained the ship's advance in the Antarctic Ocean. (Pool photo)

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Ishikawa loses in Royal Trophy

BANGKOK, Thailand - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa hits a shot on the second hole during the singles match in the Royal Trophy at Amata Spring Country Club in a Bangkok suburb on Jan. 10, 2010. The Japanese money title winner lost to Peter Hanson of Sweden.

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Ishikawa loses in Royal Trophy

BANGKOK, Thailand - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa (R) shakes hands with Peter Hanson of Sweden after their singles match in the Royal Trophy at Amata Spring Country Club in a Bangkok suburb on Jan. 10, 2010. The Japanese money title winner lost to Hanson.

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Fifteen-year-old Takagi wins in women's 1,000-M in Asian races

OBIHIRO, Japan - Fifteen-year-old Miho Takagi, who has won a ticket for February's Vancouver Olympic Games, smiles after winning the women's 1,000 meters in 1 minute, 17.87 seconds at the Asian Single Distances Speed Skating Competitions 2010 in Obihiro, Hokkaido, on Jan. 10, 2010. Takagi is the first junior high school student in Japanese speed skating history to win a ticket to a Winter Games.

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Fifteen-year-old Takagi wins in women's 1,000-M in Asian races

OBIHIRO, Japan - Fifteen-year-old Miho Takagi, who has won a ticket for February's Vancouver Olympic Games, skates to victory in women's 1,000 meters in 1 minute, 17.87 seconds at the Asian Single Distances Speed Skating Competitions 2010 in Obihiro, Hokkaido, on Jan. 10, 2010. Takagi is the first junior high school student in Japanese speed skating history to win a ticket to a Winter Games.

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Fifteen-year-old Takagi wins in women's 1,000-M in Asian races

OBIHIRO, Japan - Fifteen-year-old Miho Takagi, who has won a ticket for February's Vancouver Olympic Games, shows off her gold medal after winning the women's 1,000 meters in 1 minute, 17.87 seconds at the Asian Single Distances Speed Skating Competitions 2010 in Obihiro, Hokkaido, on Jan. 10, 2010. Takagi is the first junior high school student in Japanese speed skating history to win a ticket to a Winter Games.

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Asashoryu marks 1st win at New Year tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu (R) pushes komusubi Kotoshogiku out of the ring on the first day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Rogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 10, 2010.

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Emperor, empress watch sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko acknowledge the crowd at the Ryogoku Kokugikan gymnasium in Tokyo on Jan. 10, 2010, the first day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament. The imperial couple watched the opening day sumo bouts for the first time in three years.

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Hakuho marks 1st win at New Year tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (L) forces komusubi Kakuryu out of the ring on the first day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Rogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 10, 2010.

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Emperor, empress watch sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko are welcomed by officials of the Japan Sumo Association as they arrive at the Ryogoku Kokugikan gymnasium in Tokyo on Jan. 10, 2010, the first day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament. The imperial couple were escorted by JSA Chairman Musashigawa. (Pool photo)

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Emperor, empress watch sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko are welcomed by officials of the Japan Sumo Association as they arrive at the Ryogoku Kokugikan gymnasium in Tokyo on Jan. 10, 2010, the first day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament. The imperial couple were escorted by JSA Chairman Musashigawa. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Veteran Kasai wins STV Cup

SAPPORO, Japan - Japanese veteran Noriaki Kasai soars to victory in the STV Cup event on the K-120 Okurayama Hill in Sapporo on Jan. 10, 2010. Kasai all but booked a spot for the Vancouver Olympics.

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Veteran Kasai wins STV Cup

SAPPORO, Japan - Japanese veteran Noriaki Kasai launches off the K-120 Okurayama Hill on his way to winning the STV Cup event in Sapporo, the host city of the 1972 Winter Olympics, on Jan. 10, 2010. Kasai all but booked a spot for the Vancouver Olympics.

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Hirano wraps up 3-day visit to Okinawa over U.S. base

NAHA, Japan - Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirofumi Hirano speaks at a press conference in Naha on Jan. 10, 2010, wrapping up his three-day visit to Okinawa Prefecture. Hirano said the government is studying without preconditions possible relocation sites for the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station in the prefecture.

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Veteran pitcher Kudo starts 29th season

TATEYAMA, Japan - Veteran pitcher Kimiyasu Kudo of the Seibu Lions plays catch during a workout to prepare for his 29th season in Tateyama, Chiba Prefecture, on Jan. 10, 2010. Kudo who will turn 47 in May pledged to contribute to the club's success.

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Matsui invites kids to baseball museum

KANAZAWA, Japan - Los Angeles Angels outfielder Hideki Matsui poses for photographers with children at the Matsui Hideki Baseball Museum in his hometown of Nomi in Ishikawa Prefecture on Jan. 10, 2010. Matsui asked the children to ''come to Los Angeles and root for me.''

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MLB player Iwamura promotes police day

MATSUYAMA, Japan - Pittsburg Pirates second baseman Akinori Iwamura (R) views a communications room of the Ehime prefectural police force in Matsuyama on Jan. 10, 2010. Iwamura, who hails from the prefecture, took part in an annual promotional event for the emergency police response number of 110 as communications room chief for the day.

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Actress Kurashina promotes police day

TOKYO, Japan - Actress Kana Kurashina takes part in a mock exchange on an emergency communications system at the Metropolitan Police Department in Tokyo on Jan. 10, 2010. Kurashina took part in an annual promotional event for the emergency police response number of 110 as communications room chief for the day.

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Men race for 'luckiest' award at Japan shrine

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Osaka sports university student Hidetoshi Minami (C) celebrates after winning the annual ''luckiest man'' race at Nishinomiya Shrine in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on Jan. 10, 2010. Some 6,000 men took part in the annual race.

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Men race for 'luckiest' award at Japan shrine

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Osaka sports university student Hidetoshi Minami (C, green top) sprints on his way to winning the ''luckiest man'' award in a 230-meter race from the main gate to the main building of Nishinomiya Shrine, Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on Jan. 10, 2010. Some 6,000 men took part in the annual race.