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US: Lightning, Rainbow Dazzle Minnesota Sky After Severe Thunderstorms

Severe thunderstorms swept through Minnesota's Twin Cities on Monday, August 26, bringing heavy rain, intense lightning, and strong winds. After the storm quickly passed, breathtaking scenery of lightning strikes and a double rainbow was witnessed across the region.

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Male winners of Grand Prix Final

TOKYO, Japan - (From L) Johnny Weir, Evan Lysacek, both from the United States, and Japan's Nobunari Oda show off the medals they won at the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition at Yoyogi national gymnasium in Tokyo on Dec. 5, 2009. Lysacek won the season's final title while Oda, who placed second, booked a spot for February's Vancouver Olympics.

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Joubert 1st after NHK Trophy short program

NAGANO, Japan - Former world champion Brian Joubert of France performs in the men's short program at the NHK Trophy at Nagano Big Hat ice arena in the city of Nagano on Nov. 6, 2009. Joubert topped the program with 85.35, followed by reigning Grand Prix Final champion Jeremy Abott (83.00). Johnny Weir (78.35) was third.

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Japan's Oda wins NHK Trophy Figure Skating

TOKYO, Japan - (From L to R) Silver medalist Johnny Weir of the United States, gold medalist Nobunari Oda of Japan and bronze medalist Yannick Ponsero of France pose during an awarding ceremony for the men's free skating at the NHK Trophy Figure Skating in Tokyo on Nov. 30.

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Oda tops short program at NHK Trophy

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Nobunari Oda produces a near flawless skate at Yoyogi national gymnasium in Tokyo on Nov. 28 to lead after the short program at the NHK Trophy, the sixth and final event in the Grand Prix series. Oda, who has recently returned to international competition after being suspended by the Japan Skating Federation in August last year for drunken driving, earned 81.63 points, ahead of world bronze medalist Johnny Weir.

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Japan's Takahashi takes lead at Skate Canada

VICTORIA, Canada - Japan's Daisuke Takahashi produced a personal best performance to take the lead after the men's short program at Skate Canada on Nov. 3. Turin Olympian Takahashi skated an almost error-free routine to score 78.80 points and lead American Johnny Weir and Czech Tomas Verner.

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Weir wins men's program at NHK Trophy

NAGOYA, Japan - Johnny Weir is in action in the men's single program at the NYK Trophy at Nagoya Sports Complex on Nov. 7. Weir led an American one-two finish to win his first Grand Prix title at the NHK Trophy, the third competition of the International Skating Union Grand Prix Series.

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Weir wins men's program at NHK Trophy

NAGOYA, Japan - Johnny Weir is in action in the men's single program at the NYK Trophy at Nagoya Sports Complex on Nov. 7. Weir led an American one-two finish to win his first Grand Prix title at the NHK Trophy, the third competition of the International Skating Union Grand Prix Series. (Kyodo)

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Oda tops short program at NHK Trophy

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Nobunari Oda produces a near flawless skate at Yoyogi national gymnasium in Tokyo on Nov. 28 to lead after the short program at the NHK Trophy, the sixth and final event in the Grand Prix series. Oda, who has recently returned to international competition after being suspended by the Japan Skating Federation in August last year for drunken driving, earned 81.63 points, ahead of world bronze medalist Johnny Weir. (Kyodo)

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Japan's Oda wins NHK Trophy Figure Skating

TOKYO, Japan - (From L to R) Silver medalist Johnny Weir of the United States, gold medalist Nobunari Oda of Japan and bronze medalist Yannick Ponsero of France pose during an awarding ceremony for the men's free skating at the NHK Trophy Figure Skating in Tokyo on Nov. 30. (Kyodo)

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Male winners of Grand Prix Final

TOKYO, Japan - (From L) Johnny Weir, Evan Lysacek, both from the United States, and Japan's Nobunari Oda show off the medals they won at the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition at Yoyogi national gymnasium in Tokyo on Dec. 5, 2009. Lysacek won the season's final title while Oda, who placed second, booked a spot for February's Vancouver Olympics. (Kyodo)

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Joubert 1st after NHK Trophy short program

NAGANO, Japan - Former world champion Brian Joubert of France performs in the men's short program at the NHK Trophy at Nagano Big Hat ice arena in the city of Nagano on Nov. 6, 2009. Joubert topped the program with 85.35, followed by reigning Grand Prix Final champion Jeremy Abott (83.00). Johnny Weir (78.35) was third. (Kyodo)