US: Multiple Dead As Storm Batters Southeast, Triggering Widespread Flooding 6

At least 11 people were killed in Kentucky and one in Georgia as of Sunday, February 16, after a powerful storm swept through the Southeast, causing flooding that inundated roads and homes.

Philippines: Super Typhoon Man-Yi Makes 2nd Landfall In Aurora, Moving Across Luzon

Super Typhoon Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, made its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora, at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, following its first landfall late Saturday on Catanduanes Island, according to PAGASA. Man-Yi battered parts of Central and Northern Luzon overnight, bringing intense winds and torrential rainfall across the region.

Philippines: Strong Winds And Flooding Hit Luzon As Typhoon Gaemi Intensifies Monsoon 9

Severe impacts from Typhoon Gaemi, locally named Carina, were being felt in the Philippines on Tuesday, July 23, as it continued to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing strong winds and flooding to parts of Luzon island. As of Tuesday morning, Gaemi slightly intensified and prompted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.2 over parts of the northernmost province of Batanes. The western portion of Luzon saw major flooding since Monday. This video shows a big tree that has fell at Fernando Air Base in Lipa City, Batangas due to strong winds.

Philippines: Typhoon Gaemi Causes Severe Flooding In Metro Manila And Parts Of Luzon 3

Continuous rains brought by Typhoon Gaemi and the southwest monsoon caused flooding in the Philippine capital and many parts of Luzon Island on Wednesday, July 24. PAGASA issued a red warning for 'torrential rains.' The widespread floods, which were knee-high in some areas, forced residents near Manila Bay and rivers to evacuate, closed schools and offices, and canceled flights.

Philippines: Typhoon Gaemi Causes Severe Flooding In Metro Manila And Parts Of Luzon 4

Continuous rains brought by Typhoon Gaemi and the southwest monsoon caused flooding in the Philippine capital and many parts of Luzon Island on Wednesday, July 24. PAGASA issued a red warning for 'torrential rains.' The widespread floods, which were knee-high in some areas, forced residents near Manila Bay and rivers to evacuate, closed schools and offices, and canceled flights.

Philippines: Typhoon Gaemi Causes Severe Flooding In Metro Manila And Parts Of Luzon 2

Continuous rains brought by Typhoon Gaemi and the southwest monsoon caused flooding in the Philippine capital and many parts of Luzon Island on Wednesday, July 24. PAGASA issued a red warning for 'torrential rains.' The widespread floods, which were knee-high in some areas, forced residents near Manila Bay and rivers to evacuate, closed schools and offices, and canceled flights.

Canada: 2 Hospitalized After Seaplane Collides With Boat In Coal Harbour In Vancouver 3

2 people were hospitalized after a Harbour Air seaplane collided with a pleasure boat in Vancouver's Coal Harbour on Saturday, June 8. According to a statement from Harbour Air, the seaplane carrying the pilot and 5 passengers collided with the boat after takeoff from the seaplane terminal. The two people hospitalized were among the four on the boat. The Transportation Safety Board is conducting an investigation.

Boston Red Sox beats Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 in opening game

Boston Red Sox beats Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 in opening game

BOSTON, United States - Tampa Bay Rays' Akinori Iwamura runs to first base after hitting a single to left off Boston Red Sox starter Josh Beckett in the third inning of their opening game at Fenway Park in Boston on April 7. Iwamura went 1-for-2 with one stolen base. The Rays lost 5-3.

Boston Red Sox beats Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 in opening game

Boston Red Sox beats Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 in opening game

BOSTON, United States - Tampa Bay Rays leadoff batter Akinori Iwamura hits a single to left off Boston Red Sox starter Josh Beckett in the third inning of their opening game at Fenway Park in Boston on April 7. Iwamura went 1-for-2 with one stolen base. The Rays lost 5-3.

Blue Jay's Saito pitches against Red Sox

Blue Jay's Saito pitches against Red Sox

BOSTON, United States - The Toronto Blue Jays' Takashi Saito pitches a scoreless sixth in relief of Josh Beckett in a game against the Boston Red Sox on Aug. 28 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox beat the Blue Jays 6-5.

Red Sox beat Rays 4-2 in Game 6 of AL Championship Series

Red Sox beat Rays 4-2 in Game 6 of AL Championship Series

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Josh Beckett pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 6 of the best-of-seven American League Championship Series at Tropicana Filed in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Oct. 18. The Red Sox won 4-2.

Japanese major leagues begin preseason training

Japanese major leagues begin preseason training

FORT MEYERS, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka (R) and teammate Josh Beckett smile during the club's spring training in Fort Meyers, Florida, on Feb. 16. (MLB)

Matsuzaka gets 15th win, Red Sox clinch AL East title

Matsuzaka gets 15th win, Red Sox clinch AL East title

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox hurler Daisuke Matsuzaka (R) showers teammate Josh Beckett with champagne after the club clinched their first American League East title in 12 years on Sept. 28. Matsuzaka threw eight sharp innings to pick up win No. 15 in his rookie season as the Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2 at Fenway Park. (MLB) (Kyodo)

Japanese major leagues begin preseason training

Japanese major leagues begin preseason training

FORT MEYERS, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka (R) and teammate Josh Beckett smile during the club's spring training in Fort Meyers, Florida, on Feb. 16. (MLB) (Kyodo)

Blue Jay's Saito pitches against Red Sox

Blue Jay's Saito pitches against Red Sox

BOSTON, United States - The Toronto Blue Jays' Takashi Saito pitches a scoreless sixth in relief of Josh Beckett in a game against the Boston Red Sox on Aug. 28 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox beat the Blue Jays 6-5. (Kyodo)

Tampa Bay Rays' Iwamura hits 2nd homer of season

Tampa Bay Rays' Iwamura hits 2nd homer of season

BOSTON, United States - The Tampa Bay Rays' Akinori Iwamura hits his second homer of the season with a solo shot off Josh Beckett in the eighth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on May 3. Iwamura finished 2-for-4. The Rays lost the game to the Red Sox 4-12. (Kyodo)

Boston Red Sox beats Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 in opening game

Boston Red Sox beats Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 in opening game

BOSTON, United States - Tampa Bay Rays' Akinori Iwamura runs to first base after hitting a single to left off Boston Red Sox starter Josh Beckett in the third inning of their opening game at Fenway Park in Boston on April 7. Iwamura went 1-for-2 with one stolen base. The Rays lost 5-3. (Kyodo)

Boston Red Sox beats Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 in opening game

Boston Red Sox beats Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 in opening game

BOSTON, United States - Tampa Bay Rays leadoff batter Akinori Iwamura hits a single to left off Boston Red Sox starter Josh Beckett in the third inning of their opening game at Fenway Park in Boston on April 7. Iwamura went 1-for-2 with one stolen base. The Rays lost 5-3. (Kyodo)

Red Sox beat Rays 4-2 in Game 6 of AL Championship Series

Red Sox beat Rays 4-2 in Game 6 of AL Championship Series

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Josh Beckett pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 6 of the best-of-seven American League Championship Series at Tropicana Filed in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Oct. 18. The Red Sox won 4-2. (Kyodo)

Golf: Nasa Hataoka with former major league pitchers

Golf: Nasa Hataoka with former major league pitchers

Japanese golfer Nasa Hataoka (C) poses for a photo with former major league pitchers Tim Wakefield (L) and Josh Beckett after finishing their round at the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, on Jan. 19, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo