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.

Canadian finance minister Flaherty

Canadian finance minister Flaherty

TOKYO, Japan - Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty gives a press conference at the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2011.

Japanese, Canadian finance ministers meet in Tokyo

Japanese, Canadian finance ministers meet in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Finance Minister Jun Azumi (R) shakes hands with his Canadian counterpart Jim Flaherty before their talks at the Finance Ministry in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2011. The Japanese government is considering committing to help resolve the sovereign debt crisis in the eurozone through the International Monetary Fund, Azumi was quoted by an official as telling Flaherty.

American Pie (1999)

American Pie (1999)

Mena Suvari, Chris Klein, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Seann William Scott, Alyson Hannigan, Jason Biggs, Tara Reid Characters: Heather,Chris 'Oz' Ostreicher,Paul Finch,Steve Stifler,Michelle Flaherty,Jim Levenstein,Victoria 'Vicky' Lathum Film: American Pie (1999) Director: Paul Weitz 09 July 1999 Date: 09 July 1999

Canadian finance minister Flaherty

Canadian finance minister Flaherty

TOKYO, Japan - Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty gives a press conference at the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2011. (Kyodo)

Japanese, Canadian finance ministers meet in Tokyo

Japanese, Canadian finance ministers meet in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Finance Minister Jun Azumi (R) shakes hands with his Canadian counterpart Jim Flaherty before their talks at the Finance Ministry in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2011. The Japanese government is considering committing to help resolve the sovereign debt crisis in the eurozone through the International Monetary Fund, Azumi was quoted by an official as telling Flaherty. (Kyodo)