US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations 2

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

US: Mid-Missouri Hit by Severe Storms and Possible Tornado, Thousands Lose Power

Severe storms swept through mid-Missouri on Sunday, April 20, prompting tornado warnings and causing widespread damage. A possible tornado in Callaway County injured one person in New Bloomfield. Thousands of customers experienced power outages.

Taiwan village severely damaged by typhoon

Taiwan village severely damaged by typhoon

SHIAO LIN VILLAGE, Taiwan - Two houses are all that remain in this photo of Shiao Lin village on Aug. 13 in Taiwan's Kaoshiung County, which bore the brunt of Typhoon Morakat.

Taiwan village severely damaged by typhoon

Taiwan village severely damaged by typhoon

SHIAO LIN VILLAGE, Taiwan - Rescue workers conduct a survey of the damage to Shiao Lin village on Aug. 13 in Taiwan's Kaoshiung County, which bore the brunt of Typhoon Morakat.

Taiwan village severely damaged by typhoon

Taiwan village severely damaged by typhoon

SHIAO LIN VILLAGE, Taiwan - Two houses are all that remain in this photo of Shiao Lin village on Aug. 13 in Taiwan's Kaoshiung County, which bore the brunt of Typhoon Morakat. (Kyodo)

Taiwan village severely damaged by typhoon

Taiwan village severely damaged by typhoon

SHIAO LIN VILLAGE, Taiwan - Rescue workers conduct a survey of the damage to Shiao Lin village on Aug. 13 in Taiwan's Kaoshiung County, which bore the brunt of Typhoon Morakat. (Kyodo)