US: Winter Storm Hits Pennsylvania, Dropping Several Inches of Snow 2

A winter storm swept through Pennsylvania on Tuesday, December 2, dropping 3–4 inches of snow across much of the Pittsburgh region. Some communities reported up to 5 inches, while a few saw only 1–2 inches.

Dominican Republic: Tropical Storm Melissa Batters, Causing Damage and Disruptions 2

Tropical Storm Melissa swept through the Dominican Republic, toppling trees, traffic lights, and triggering small landslides. Authorities closed schools and government offices across several provinces as the storm disrupted water systems and threatened severe flooding. Melissa is expected to strengthen into a Category 4 hurricane this weekend as it lashes the Caribbean with heavy rain and destructive winds.

Indonesia: Mt. Lewotobi Erupts, Triggers Highest Alert and Spews Ash High Into Sky

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara, erupted late Tuesday, October 15, and again early Wednesday, spewing ash up to 10 kilometers into the sky. Indonesia’s volcanology agency raised the alert to its highest level after detecting deep tremors that signaled possible explosive activity.

US: Large Waves Hit East Coast as Hurricane Erin Moves North in Atlantic 7

Large parts of the US East Coast are being battered by heavy waves as Hurricane Erin moves offshore, triggering rip currents and coastal flooding.

US: Severe Weather Warning for Houston Area With Hail, High Winds, Tornado Risk

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Houston area until evening of Monday, May 5. It brought hail, damaging winds, flooding, and possible tornadoes.

US: Hawaii’s Kilauea Erupts For Its 10th Time Since Last December

Hawaii’s Kilauea erupted for the 10th time since it burst to life on December 23, on Wednesday, February 19. The eruption occurred at the volcano’s summit crater in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. However, it posed no threat to residential areas. The eruption lasted for nearly 13 hours.

Australia: Bushfire Rages In Donnybrook, Prompting Evacuations

A fire raged in Donnybrook, northwest of Western Australia, prompting a bushfire emergency warning for people south of the South Western Highway on Thursday, January 16.

US: Sunset Fire Ignites In Hollywood Hills, Triggering Mandatory Evacuation Orders

A brush fire, dubbed the Sunset Fire, broke out in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday evening, January 8, triggering mandatory evacuation orders.

Philippines: Thunderstorms Hit, Bringing Intense Rainfall To Central Regions

The regions of Visayas, Bicol, Calabarzon, and Mimaropa may experience cloudy skies with scattered rains as isolated thunderstorms hit. According to reports, heavy rainfall of 100 to 200 mm was expected in Northern Samar on Monday.

Philippines: Alert Level Remains 2 For Kanlaon Volcano 2

Kanlaon Volcano in the Philippines recorded five ash eruptions and nine earthquakes in the past 24 hours. The alert level remained at 2 for "increasing unrest" as of December 4.

US: Pileup Involving 17 Vehicles Shuts Down I-94 In Southwest Michigan

A multiple-vehicle crash shut down I-94 in both directions near Hartford in Van Buren County, Michigan, on Monday, December 2. Michigan State Police reported that one person was critically injured, and they believed driving too fast under whiteout conditions to be a factor in the crash.

Hall for Hiroshima A-bomb victims shows 1st photo of U.S. POW

Hall for Hiroshima A-bomb victims shows 1st photo of U.S. POW

HIROSHIMA, Japan - A photo of Cpl. John Long Jr., an American prisoner of war who died in the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima, was registered at the Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall of Atomic Bomb Victims on Jan. 4 by his 34-year-old relative Nathan Long who lives in Tokyo. The photo is the first to be displayed of American POWs who were taken to Hiroshima and died there after the United Stated dropped the bomb on the city.

Boyz N The Hood (1991)

Boyz N The Hood (1991)

Nia Long & Cuba Gooding Jr. Characters: Brandi & Film: Boyz N The Hood; Boyz In The Hood (USA 1991) Director: John Singleton 02 July 1991 Date: 02 July 1991

Hall for Hiroshima A-bomb victims shows 1st photo of U.S. POW

Hall for Hiroshima A-bomb victims shows 1st photo of U.S. POW

HIROSHIMA, Japan - A photo of Cpl. John Long Jr., an American prisoner of war who died in the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima, was registered at the Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall of Atomic Bomb Victims on Jan. 4 by his 34-year-old relative Nathan Long who lives in Tokyo. The photo is the first to be displayed of American POWs who were taken to Hiroshima and died there after the United Stated dropped the bomb on the city. (Kyodo)