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.

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: 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.

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.

Ghana beat U.S. in World Cup second round

Ghana beat U.S. in World Cup second round

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - Ghana's John Pantsil runs with the national flag after his team's victory in a World Cup second-round match against the United States at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 26, 2010. Ghana won 2-1 after extra time.

Germany beats Ghana, both teams goes through

Germany beats Ghana, both teams goes through

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Ghana defender John Pantsil (front) and midfielder Andre Ayew run with Ghana's national flag to celebrate advancing to the second round of the World Cup after their Group D match against Germany at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 23, 2010. Ghana lost 1-0 to Germany but advance to the second round.

Germany beats Ghana, both teams goes through

Germany beats Ghana, both teams goes through

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Germany midfielder Mesut Oezil (8) and Ghana defender John Pantsil fight for the ball during the first half of a World Cup Group D match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 23, 2010. Germany won 1-0 as both teams progressed to the tournament's second round.

Ghana beat Serbia 1-0 in World Cup Group D match

Ghana beat Serbia 1-0 in World Cup Group D match

PRETORIA, South Africa - Ghana's John Pantsil waves a Ghanaian flag at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 13, 2010, after Ghana beat Serbia 1-0 in a World Cup Group D match.

Brazil breeze into World Cup quarterfinals

Brazil breeze into World Cup quarterfinals

DORTMUND, Germany - Brazil midfielder Ronaldinho jumps for a header during the second half of a second-round World Cup match against Ghana in Dortmund, Germany, on June 27. At left is Ghana defender John Pantsil.

Brazil breeze into World Cup quarterfinals

Brazil breeze into World Cup quarterfinals

DORTMUND, Germany - Brazil striker Ronaldo wheels away after scoring his team's opening goal in the fifth minute of a second-round World Cup match against Ghana in Dortmund, Germany, on June 27, as Ghana defender John Pantsil sits on the pitch. Brazil won 3-0 to book a quarterfinals showdown with France.

Brazil breeze into World Cup quarterfinals

Brazil breeze into World Cup quarterfinals

DORTMUND, Germany - Brazil striker Ronaldo (9) scores his side's opening goal despite the challenge of Ghana defender John Pantsil (L) in the fifth minute of their second round World Cup match in Dortmund, Germany, on June 27. Brazil won 3-0 to play against France in the quarterfinals.

Ghana beat U.S. in World Cup second round

Ghana beat U.S. in World Cup second round

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - Ghana's John Pantsil runs with the national flag after his team's victory in a World Cup second-round match against the United States at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 26, 2010. Ghana won 2-1 after extra time. (Kyodo)

Germany beats Ghana, both teams goes through

Germany beats Ghana, both teams goes through

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Ghana defender John Pantsil (front) and midfielder Andre Ayew run with Ghana's national flag to celebrate advancing to the second round of the World Cup after their Group D match against Germany at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 23, 2010. Ghana lost 1-0 to Germany but advance to the second round. (Kyodo)

Germany beats Ghana, both teams goes through

Germany beats Ghana, both teams goes through

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Germany midfielder Mesut Oezil (8) and Ghana defender John Pantsil fight for the ball during the first half of a World Cup Group D match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 23, 2010. Germany won 1-0 as both teams progressed to the tournament's second round. (Kyodo)

Ghana beat Serbia 1-0 in World Cup Group D match

Ghana beat Serbia 1-0 in World Cup Group D match

PRETORIA, South Africa - Ghana's John Pantsil waves a Ghanaian flag at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 13, 2010, after Ghana beat Serbia 1-0 in a World Cup Group D match. (Kyodo)