US: Pickett Fire Prompts Evacuations in Napa County, California 2

The Pickett Fire, a fast-growing wildfire, erupted in Napa County, Northern California, on Thursday, August 21, burning more than 3,200 acres by Friday evening. Authorities have issued evacuation orders, but no injuries or structural damage have been reported.

US: Table Rock State Park Fire Continues to Burn in South Carolina

The Table Rock Fire in Pickens County and the Persimmon Ridge Fire in Greenville County, both in Upstate South Carolina, continued to burn, resulting in over 2,000 acres burned as of Monday, March 24. Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency. This video shows heavy smoke from the fire in Pickens County on Sunday.

US: Glacial Lake Flooding Damages More Than 100 Homes In Juneau, Alaska

More than 100 homes in Juneau, Alaska, were damaged by flooding after a glacial lake overflowed, sending surging water to nearby neighborhoods. Gov. Mike Dunleavy declared a state disaster emergency on Tuesday, August 6, as the Mendenhall River reached record levels and flooded neighborhoods in Mendenhall Valley. There were no deaths or severe injuries reported.

US: Tornado Confirmed As Damaging Storms Sweep Through Maryland

Powerful storms swept through Maryland causing structure and tree damage on Wednesday evening, June 5 as tornado warnings were issued across the state. At least one tornado was confirmed in Poolesville, Montgomery County.

Day before All-Star Game

Day before All-Star Game

NEW YORK, United States - National League team manager Bruce Bochy (L) and American League team manager Jim Leyland pose for photos after a press conference at Citi Field in New York on July 15, 2013, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

MLB All-Star Game

MLB All-Star Game

NEW YORK, United States - American League team manager Jim Leyland and starting pitcher Max Scherzer of the Detroit Tigers attend a press conference at City Field in New York on July 15, 2013, the day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Tigers beat Cardinals to tie World Series 1-1

Tigers beat Cardinals to tie World Series 1-1

DETROIT, United States - Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland (L) and starting pitcher Kenny Rogers celebrate their 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game two of the best-of-seven World Series at Comerica Park in Detroit on Oct. 22.

Tigers beat Cardinals to tie World Series 1-1

Tigers beat Cardinals to tie World Series 1-1

DETROIT, United States - Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland (L) and starting pitcher Kenny Rogers celebrate their 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game two of the best-of-seven World Series at Comerica Park in Detroit on Oct. 22. (Kyodo)

Baseball: U.S. wins 1st WBC title

Baseball: U.S. wins 1st WBC title

Jim Leyland (3rd from L), manager of the U.S. team, holds up the World Baseball Classic championship trophy after an 8-0 victory over Puerto Rico in the final at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 22, 2017, as Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred (L) and Joe Torre (R), general manager of the WBC team, applaud. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Baseball: Stroman leads U.S. to 1st WBC title

Baseball: Stroman leads U.S. to 1st WBC title

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman (L) and Jim Leyland, manager of the United States' World Baseball Classic team, hug each other after an 8-0 victory over Puerto Rico in the tournament's final at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 22, 2017. Stroman allowed just one hit in six-plus innings in the final, earning him the WBC MVP award. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo