US: Cyclists Across America Hold Unity Rides in Honor of Alex Pretti

Cyclists in cities across the United States took part in the "We Ride in Unity" memorial rides on Saturday, January 31 to honor Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis cyclist and ICU nurse whose death sparked nationwide solidarity events.

US: Dust Storms Slam Texas and New Mexico, Causing Travel Hazardous 3

Powerful winds whipped up dust storms across Texas and New Mexico on Monday, March 3, reducing visibility and forcing highway closures. A dust storm warning and a blowing dust advisory were in effect in the area.

Atlanta Braves' pitcher Kawakami struck in neck by liner

Atlanta Braves' pitcher Kawakami struck in neck by liner

ATLANTA, United States - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kenshin Kawakami is struck at the base of the neck by a liner off the bat of New York Yankees' Joba Chamberlain in the third inning of a game at Turner Field in Atlanta on June 24. Kawakami was pulled for a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the third after pitching three perfect innings.

Atlanta Braves' pitcher Kawakami struck in neck by liner

Atlanta Braves' pitcher Kawakami struck in neck by liner

ATLANTA, United States - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kenshin Kawakami holds his neck after being struck by a liner off the bat of New York Yankees' Joba Chamberlain in the third inning of a game at Turner Field in Atlanta on June 24. At left is catcher Brian McCann.

Atlanta Braves' pitcher Kawakami struck in neck by liner

Atlanta Braves' pitcher Kawakami struck in neck by liner

ATLANTA, United States - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kenshin Kawakami holds his neck after being struck by a liner off the bat of New York Yankees' Joba Chamberlain in the third inning of a game at Turner Field in Atlanta on June 24. At left is catcher Brian McCann. (Kyodo)

Atlanta Braves' pitcher Kawakami struck in neck by liner

Atlanta Braves' pitcher Kawakami struck in neck by liner

ATLANTA, United States - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kenshin Kawakami is struck at the base of the neck by a liner off the bat of New York Yankees' Joba Chamberlain in the third inning of a game at Turner Field in Atlanta on June 24. Kawakami was pulled for a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the third after pitching three perfect innings. (Kyodo)