US: Destructive EF-2 Tornado Tears Through Lena, Illinois, Causing Widespread Damage

An EF-2 tornado struck Lena, Illinois, on Friday, April 17, causing significant damage to trees and homes, including several houses that lost their entire roof structure. No fatalities or serious injuries were reported, though thousands of customers were left without power in Stephenson County.

US: Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Hits Silver Springs, Nevada, Aftershocks Continue

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Silver Springs, Nevada, on Monday, April 13, with shaking felt in parts of California, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. No significant damage or injuries were reported, though more than 20 aftershocks have been reported.

US: Fast-Moving Springs Fire Breaks Out in Riverside County, Prompting Evacuations 2

The Springs Fire broke out east of Moreno Valley in Riverside County on Friday, April 3, quickly spreading to more than 4,000 acres and prompting evacuation orders for nearby residents, including the campus of Moreno Valley College. The fire was driven by strong winds with no injuries reported.

US: Tropical Depression Brings Heavy Rain to North Carolina Causing Severe Flooding

Tropical Depression Chantal bought heavy rain to central North Carolina on Sunday, July 6, leaving devastating flooding.

Mariners Ichiro goes 1-for-4 against Cubs

Mariners Ichiro goes 1-for-4 against Cubs

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to right off Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lieber in the bottom of the eighth inning at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 9. Ichiro went 1-for-4. The Cubs won 5-1. (MLB)

Chicago Cubs meet Japanese press

Chicago Cubs meet Japanese press

TOKYO, Japan - Chicago Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa (L), pitcher Jon Lieber (C) and manager Don Baylor (R) meet with the Japanese press March 25 in Tokyo. The Cubs and New York Mets are scheduled to open the major league season with pair of games March 29-30 at Tokyo Dome.