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.

N. Korea told aid groups to halt operations by end of year

N. Korea told aid groups to halt operations by end of year

BEIJING, China - U.S. House of Representatives members Jim Leach (L) and Tom Lantos give a press conference at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing on Sept. 3. Lantos, who visited Pyongyang with Leach, said that North Korea recently told humanitarian aid organizations in the country to halt their activities by the end of the year.

2 U.S. legislators head to N. Korea for informal talks

2 U.S. legislators head to N. Korea for informal talks

BEIJING, China - U.S. House of Representatives members Jim Leach (fore) and Tom Lantos are about to leave Beijing airport on Aug. 30 for North Korea for talks on what they described as a range of issues.

2 U.S. legislators head to N. Korea for informal talks

2 U.S. legislators head to N. Korea for informal talks

BEIJING, China - U.S. House of Representatives members Tom Lantos (L) and Jim Leach speak with journalists at Beijing airport on Aug. 30 prior to departure for North Korea for talks on what they described as a range of issues.

N. Korea told aid groups to halt operations by end of year

N. Korea told aid groups to halt operations by end of year

BEIJING, China - U.S. House of Representatives members Jim Leach (L) and Tom Lantos give a press conference at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing on Sept. 3. Lantos, who visited Pyongyang with Leach, said that North Korea recently told humanitarian aid organizations in the country to halt their activities by the end of the year. (Kyodo)

2 U.S. legislators head to N. Korea for informal talks

2 U.S. legislators head to N. Korea for informal talks

BEIJING, China - U.S. House of Representatives members Jim Leach (fore) and Tom Lantos are about to leave Beijing airport on Aug. 30 for North Korea for talks on what they described as a range of issues. (Kyodo)

2 U.S. legislators head to N. Korea for informal talks

2 U.S. legislators head to N. Korea for informal talks

BEIJING, China - U.S. House of Representatives members Tom Lantos (L) and Jim Leach speak with journalists at Beijing airport on Aug. 30 prior to departure for North Korea for talks on what they described as a range of issues. (Kyodo)