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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.

Direct N. Korea-U.S. talks said key to breaking impasse

Direct N. Korea-U.S. talks said key to breaking impasse

LONDON, England - Jim Hoare (in file photo), a former head of the British mission in Pyongyang, says in an interview with Kyodo News that the current nuclear standoff between North Korea and the United States can only be addressed ultimately through bilateral negotiations, possibly facilitated by a respected American statesman. Hoare said he believes that the impasse will not be overcome quickly, predicting a ''long game'' of diplomatic activity.

Direct N. Korea-U.S. talks said key to breaking impasse

Direct N. Korea-U.S. talks said key to breaking impasse

LONDON, England - Jim Hoare (in file photo), a former head of the British mission in Pyongyang, says in an interview with Kyodo News that the current nuclear standoff between North Korea and the United States can only be addressed ultimately through bilateral negotiations, possibly facilitated by a respected American statesman. Hoare said he believes that the impasse will not be overcome quickly, predicting a ''long game'' of diplomatic activity. (Kyodo)