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The Gold Mountain fire in Ouray County, Colorado grew to 12,376 acres as of Tuesday, June 30, with zero percent containment. Governor Jared Polis declared a disaster emergency. Ouray County officials ordered more mandatory evacuations and part of U.S. 550 remained closed.

US: Several Inches of Snow Forecast for NYC, Prompting Travel Warnings Across City 3

A winter storm warning was issued for parts of New York as a powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. In response to the conditions, a state of emergency has been declared in both New York and New Jersey. 5 to 9 inches of snow were expected, and NYC's Department of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory, warning that roads would become slick.

Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Slams Into Southwestern Coast 5

Typhoon Krathon made landfall in Kaohsiung, southwestern Taiwan, on Thursday, October 3, as a Category 1 storm. Due to the typhoon, all domestic flights and over 230 international flights were cancelled, and financial markets were closed. So far, two deaths have been reported.

US: Pro-Palestinian Protesters Disrupt University Of Michigan Graduation Ceremony 3

Pro-Palestinian protesters briefly disrupted a University of Michigan graduation ceremony at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, May 4. Planes flew over the stadium with the message, "Divest from Israel now! Free Palestine!" and "We stand with Israel. Jewish lives matter."

US: Pro-Palestine Demonstrators Hold Protest Calling For Israel-Hamas Immediate Ceasefire During 2024 Oscars

Pro-ceasefire demonstrators held a protest during this year's Academy Awards ceremony, March 10. The pro-Palestinian protesters calling for the immediate ceasefire of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war disrupted traffic on the main road to the Dolby Theater, causing the delay of the arrival of some of the big stars. They reached the red carpet but were met by anti-riot police.

N. Korea frees detained American

N. Korea frees detained American

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Robert King (L, front), U.S. special envoy for North Korean human rights, and Jun Young Su (R, front), a Korean-American man, head for Pyongyang airport on May 28, 2011. Jun, who had been detained in North Korea since November 2010 for what Pyongyang says is a crime against the country, has been released and arrived in Beijing with King later in the day.

N. Korea frees detained American

N. Korea frees detained American

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Robert King (L, front), U.S. special envoy for North Korean human rights, and Jun Young Su (R, front), a Korean-American man, head for Pyongyang airport on May 28, 2011. Jun, who had been detained in North Korea since November 2010 for what Pyongyang says is a crime against the country, has been released and arrived in Beijing with King later in the day. (Kyodo)