US: Volcano Fire Forces Evacuations in Riverside County, California

A brush fire dubbed the Volcano Fire broke out near Murrieta in Riverside County, California, on Tuesday afternoon, prompting evacuation orders and warnings as it burned through medium to heavy brush in the La Cresta area. The blaze was first reported at 2:50 p.m. near Via Volcano and Tenaja roads. The video shows smoke filmed from a flight heading to Palm Springs.

Philippines: Strong Winds And Flooding Hit Luzon As Typhoon Gaemi Intensifies Monsoon 6

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.

Philippines: Strong Winds And Flooding Hit Luzon As Typhoon Gaemi Intensifies Monsoon 5

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.

Professor K. Ruoff at FCCJ

Professor K. Ruoff at FCCJ

TOKYO, Japan - Kenneth Ruoff, an expert on the modern Japanese monarchy and author of ''Imperial Japan at Its Zenith,'' speaks during a press conference at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan in Tokyo on Jan. 17, 2011. Ruoff, professor at Portland State University, is also the author of ''The People's Emperor: Democracy and the Japanese Monarchy, 1945-1995,'' the Japanese translation of which was awarded the Osaragi Jiro Prize.

Professor K. Ruoff at FCCJ

Professor K. Ruoff at FCCJ

TOKYO, Japan - Kenneth Ruoff (R), an expert on the modern Japanese monarchy and author of ''Imperial Japan at Its Zenith,'' chats with a man at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan in Tokyo on Jan. 17, 2011. Ruoff, professor at Portland State University, is also the author of ''The People's Emperor: Democracy and the Japanese Monarchy, 1945-1995,'' the Japanese translation of which was awarded the Osaragi Jiro Prize.

Professor K. Ruoff at FCCJ

Professor K. Ruoff at FCCJ

TOKYO, Japan - Kenneth Ruoff, an expert on the modern Japanese monarchy and author of ''Imperial Japan at Its Zenith,'' speaks during a press conference at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan in Tokyo on Jan. 17, 2011. Ruoff, professor at Portland State University, is also the author of ''The People's Emperor: Democracy and the Japanese Monarchy, 1945-1995,'' the Japanese translation of which was awarded the Osaragi Jiro Prize. (Kyodo)

Professor K. Ruoff at FCCJ

Professor K. Ruoff at FCCJ

TOKYO, Japan - Kenneth Ruoff (R), an expert on the modern Japanese monarchy and author of ''Imperial Japan at Its Zenith,'' chats with a man at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan in Tokyo on Jan. 17, 2011. Ruoff, professor at Portland State University, is also the author of ''The People's Emperor: Democracy and the Japanese Monarchy, 1945-1995,'' the Japanese translation of which was awarded the Osaragi Jiro Prize. (Kyodo)