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.

NATO Summit in Washington

NATO Summit in Washington

(Left to right) Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI), President of Finland Alexander Stubb, Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE), United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS), Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Sen. Jim Risch (R-ID), Sen. Jim Moran (R-KS) and NATO Observer Group Co-Chair Thom Tillis (R-NC) pose for a photo opportunity ahead of a meeting at the U.S. Capitol on July 10, 2024 in Washington, DC., United States. LEHTIKUVA / AMANDA ANDRADE-RHOADES - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

NATO Summit in Washington

NATO Summit in Washington

(Left to right) Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI), President of Finland Alexander Stubb, Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE), United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS), Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Sen. Jim Risch (R-ID), Sen. Jim Moran (R-KS) and NATO Observer Group Co-Chair Thom Tillis (R-NC) pose for a photo opportunity ahead of a meeting at the U.S. Capitol on July 10, 2024 in Washington, DC., United States. LEHTIKUVA / AMANDA ANDRADE-RHOADES - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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.

U.S. House demands Japan action on parental abduction

U.S. House demands Japan action on parental abduction

WASHINGTON, United States - Congressman Jim Moran speaks at a news conference in front of Capitol Hill in Washington on Sept. 29, 2010, with Christopher Savoie, (2nd from R) whose ex-wife took their children to Japan against his will, behind him. The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution the same day urging Japan to resolve child custody problems arising when Japanese parents take their children to Japan from the United States against the wishes of their American spouses.

U.S. lawmakers call for parental abduction measures

U.S. lawmakers call for parental abduction measures

WASHINGTON, United States - U.S. legislators hold a press conference near Capitol Hill in Washington on May 5, 2010. Congressman Jim Moran introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives the same day, calling on Tokyo to urgently address the problem of parental ''abductions'' to Japan of children of failed marriages between Japanese and U.S. citizens.

U.S. lawmakers call for parental abduction measures

U.S. lawmakers call for parental abduction measures

WASHINGTON, United States - U.S. legislators hold a press conference near Capitol Hill in Washington on May 5, 2010. Congressman Jim Moran introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives the same day, calling on Tokyo to urgently address the problem of parental ''abductions'' to Japan of children of failed marriages between Japanese and U.S. citizens. (Kyodo)

U.S. House demands Japan action on parental abduction

U.S. House demands Japan action on parental abduction

WASHINGTON, United States - Congressman Jim Moran speaks at a news conference in front of Capitol Hill in Washington on Sept. 29, 2010, with Christopher Savoie, (2nd from R) whose ex-wife took their children to Japan against his will, behind him. The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution the same day urging Japan to resolve child custody problems arising when Japanese parents take their children to Japan from the United States against the wishes of their American spouses. (Kyodo)