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.

Expert studies how to enhance kids' physical, mental vigor

Expert studies how to enhance kids' physical, mental vigor

TOKYO, Japan - Professor Shingo Noi of Nippon Sport Science University speaks in an interview in Tokyo on Jan. 3, 2015, about ways of enhancing children's physical and mental energy.

New Year vacationers returning to metropolitan area

New Year vacationers returning to metropolitan area

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Jan. 3, 2015, near Tokyo shows the Tomei Expressway, whose Tokyo-bound lane was crowded with cars of New Year holiday vacationers returning to the metropolitan area.

Fujitsu wins first national title

Fujitsu wins first national title

TOKYO, Japan - Fujitsu running back Gino Gordon scores a touchdown in the second quarter of the Rice Bowl against collegiate champion Kwansei Gakuin University on Jan. 3, 2015, in Tokyo. The corporate champion won its first national championship in American football, and Gordon was named the game's MVP.

Japan starts training ahead of Asian Cup

Japan starts training ahead of Asian Cup

CESSNOCK, Australia - Japan coach Javier Aguirre (far R) speaks to his team during the first training session in Cessnock, Australia, on Jan. 3, 2015, ahead of the Asian Cup. Japan seeks a record fifth Asian Cup.

Fujitsu wins first national title

Fujitsu wins first national title

TOKYO, Japan - Fujitsu running back Gino Gordon scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Rice Bowl against collegiate champion Kwansei Gakuin University on Jan. 3, 2015, in Tokyo. The corporate champion won its first national championship in American football, and Gordon was named the game's MVP.

Japan starts training ahead of Asian Cup

Japan starts training ahead of Asian Cup

CESSNOCK, Australia - AC Milan's midfielder Keisuke Honda plays during the first training session of the Blue Samurai in Cessnock, Australia, on Jan. 3, 2015, ahead of the Asian Cup. Japan seeks a record fifth Asian Cup.

Japan starts training ahead of Asian Cup

Japan starts training ahead of Asian Cup

CESSNOCK, Australia - Members of the Blue Samurai attend the first training session in Cessnock, Australia, on Jan. 3, 2015, ahead of the Asian Cup. Japan seeks a record fifth Asian Cup.

Disaster-hit town holds coming-of-age ceremony

Disaster-hit town holds coming-of-age ceremony

IWAKI, Japan - Young people of the northeastern Japan town of Futaba, where all residents have evacuated since the March 2011 nuclear disaster, attend a coming-of-age ceremony on Jan. 3, 2015, in the nearby city of Iwaki. The functions of the Futaba town office have been transferred to Iwaki.

Disaster-hit town holds coming-of-age ceremony

Disaster-hit town holds coming-of-age ceremony

IWAKI, Japan - Young people of the northeastern Japan town of Futaba, where all residents have evacuated since the March 2011 nuclear disaster, attend a coming-of-age ceremony on Jan. 3, 2015, in the nearby city of Iwaki. The functions of the Futaba town office have been transferred to Iwaki.

Comic author, Tottori governor promote local airport

Comic author, Tottori governor promote local airport

TOTTORI, Japan - Gosho Aoyama (R), author of the popular Japanese comic series "Case Closed" (previously known as "Detective Conan"), and Tottori Gov. Shinji Hirai strike a pose in front of a poster drawn by Aoyama for Tottori Airport during an event in the cartoonist's hometown of Hokuei in the western Japan prefecture on Jan. 3, 2015. With Tottori known for its sand dunes, the airport will be nicknamed Tottori Sakyu (Dune) Conan Airport from March.

Aoyama Gakuin wins 1st Hakone Ekiden title

Aoyama Gakuin wins 1st Hakone Ekiden title

TOKYO, Japan - Yuya Ando, anchor of Aoyama Gakuin University, finishes first in the Tokyo-Hakone collegiate ekiden in Tokyo on Jan. 3, 2015. The university earned the school's first championship in the classic road race.

PM Abe plays golf with business leaders

PM Abe plays golf with business leaders

CHIGASAKI, Japan - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) plays golf with Fujio Mitarai (C), former chairman of the Japan Business Federation, and Sadayuki Sakakibara, current chairman, on Jan. 3, 2015, in Chigasaki, near Tokyo. Abe told reporters he hopes the year 2015 "will be sunny like today's weather."

Fire breaks out in spa resort

Fire breaks out in spa resort

TOYOOKA, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Jan. 3, 2015, shows firefighters extinguishing a fire that broke out at the Kinosaki spa resort in the western Japan city of Toyooka crowded with New Year holiday vacationers. Eight buildings, including houses and shops, burnt down, while four others were partially burnt. One person was killed.

Fire breaks out in spa resort

Fire breaks out in spa resort

TOYOOKA, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Jan. 3, 2015, shows firefighters extinguishing a fire that broke out at the Kinosaki spa resort in the western Japan city of Toyooka crowded with New Year holiday vacationers. Eight buildings, including houses and shops, burnt down, while four others were partially burnt. One person was killed.