US: Euclid Fire Breaks Out in Chino Hills, Temporarily Shuts Down Freeways

A brush fire, named the Euclid Fire, ignited in Chino Hills on Wednesday, July 23, leading to the temporary closure of both sides of the 71 Freeway. By early evening, the blaze had grown to 120 acres and was 5% contained.

US: Euclid Fire Breaks Out in Chino Hills, Temporarily Shuts Down Freeways 2

A brush fire, named the Euclid Fire, ignited in Chino Hills on Wednesday, July 23, leading to the temporary closure of both sides of the 71 Freeway. By early evening, the blaze had grown to 120 acres and was 5% contained.

US: Sirens Blare as Tornado Warnings Issued for Parts of Iowa Amid Storms

Severe thunderstorms rolled across Iowa on Saturday, July 19, bringing heavy rain, intense lightning to parts of the state as well as a few tornado warnings

US: Intense Wind and Snow Create Blizzard Conditions in Iowa 2

Parts of Iowa experienced blizzard conditions and strong winds Tuesday night, March 4 into Wednesday, March 5. The blizzard conditions resulted in hazardous roadways, causing reduced visibility and slippery roads.

US: Intense Wind and Snow Create Blizzard Conditions in Iowa

Parts of Iowa experienced blizzard conditions and strong winds Tuesday night, March 4 into Wednesday, March 5. The blizzard conditions resulted in hazardous roadways, causing reduced visibility and slippery roads.

US: Eagles Fans Flock To Streets After Super Bowl LIX Win 5

Thousands of Eagles fans took to the streets of Philadelphia to celebrate on Sunday, February 9 after the team defeated Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.

US: Beryl Causes Widespread Power Outages And Flooding, Leaves Multiple Dead In Texas 4

Beryl has weakened into a tropical storm after making landfall as a category 1 hurricane near Matagorda in Texas, on Monday, July 8, shortly before 4 a.m. local time. The hurricane caused power outages and life-threatening flooding and left multiple dead in Houston and the surrounding areas.

US: Undetected Tornado Touches Down In Crystal River, Florida

An undetected tornado touched down on the west side of Crystal River in Citrus County, Florida, on Sunday, June 16, destroying several structures. No injuries were reported. Residents were not alerted of a tornado watch or a warning because it was reportedly "too small" to register on the National Weather Service's radar, the Citrus County Sheriff's Office said.

Okinawa governor protests Maher's remarks

Okinawa governor protests Maher's remarks

NAHA, Japan - Okinawa Gov. Hirokazu Nakaima (R) hands a letter of protest to Raymond Greene, the U.S. consul general in Okinawa, on March 10, 2010, at the prefectural government office in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture. Nakaima protested comments by senior U.S. diplomat Kevin Maher that reportedly insulted the people of Okinawa, and urged the United States to investigate if Maher actually made the remarks. Maher was dismissed from the post.

U.S. sacks official over disparagement, apologizes to Japan

U.S. sacks official over disparagement, apologizes to Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto (L) greets Kurt Campbell, an assistant U.S. secretary of state, before their meeting in Tokyo on March 10, 2011. The United States has sacked Kevin Maher as head of the Japan affairs office of the State Department following his remarks that reportedly disparaged the people of Okinawa, while apologizing Thursday to the Japanese government over the matter. Campbell expressed his ''deepest regrets'' over the matter during the meeting with Matsumoto. (Pool photo)

Prof. says memo of U.S. diplomat's Okinawa remarks accurate

Prof. says memo of U.S. diplomat's Okinawa remarks accurate

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - David Vine, assistant professor of anthropology at American University in Washington, answers questions in Washington on March 9, 2011. Vine, who with his students heard a lecture allegedly included disparaging remarks about the people of Okinawa by Kevin Maher, who headed the State Department's Office of Japan Affairs, said their memo accurately recorded Maher's comments. Maher was dismissed from his post.

U.S. sacks official over disparagement, apologizes to Japan

U.S. sacks official over disparagement, apologizes to Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Kurt Campbell, an assistant U.S. secretary of state, answers reporters' questions after meeting Japanese Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto in Tokyo on March 10, 2011. The United States has sacked Kevin Maher as head of the Japan affairs office of the State Department following his remarks that reportedly disparaged the people of Okinawa, while apologizing Thursday to the Japanese government over the matter. Campbell expressed his ''deepest regrets'' over the matter during the meeting with Matsumoto.

Japan voices regret over U.S. official's alleged comments

Japan voices regret over U.S. official's alleged comments

NAHA, Japan - The Okinawa prefectural assembly unanimously adopts a resolution in Naha on March 8, 2011, seeking a retraction and apology over alleged comments by Kevin Maher, head of the Japanese affairs office at the U.S. State Department, disparaging the people of Okinawa.

U.S. official's remarks on Japan

U.S. official's remarks on Japan

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows some of the notes compiled by students after a speech given by Kevin Maher. Maher, a U.S. official in charge of Japanese affairs at the State Department, reportedly likened the Japanese culture of maintaining social harmony to a means of ''extortion'' and described the people on the southern island of Okinawa as ''lazy'' in a speech given in Washington in late 2010.

U.S. official's remarks on Japan

U.S. official's remarks on Japan

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Kevin Maher, a U.S. official in charge of Japanese affairs at the State Department, who reportedly likened the Japanese culture of maintaining social harmony to a means of ''extortion'' and described the people on the southern island of Okinawa as ''lazy'' in a speech given in Washington in late 2010.

Okinawa governor protests Maher's remarks

Okinawa governor protests Maher's remarks

NAHA, Japan - Okinawa Gov. Hirokazu Nakaima (R) hands a letter of protest to Raymond Greene, the U.S. consul general in Okinawa, on March 10, 2010, at the prefectural government office in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture. Nakaima protested comments by senior U.S. diplomat Kevin Maher that reportedly insulted the people of Okinawa, and urged the United States to investigate if Maher actually made the remarks. Maher was dismissed from the post. (Kyodo)

U.S. sacks official over disparagement, apologizes to Japan

U.S. sacks official over disparagement, apologizes to Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Kurt Campbell, an assistant U.S. secretary of state, answers reporters' questions after meeting Japanese Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto in Tokyo on March 10, 2011. The United States has sacked Kevin Maher as head of the Japan affairs office of the State Department following his remarks that reportedly disparaged the people of Okinawa, while apologizing Thursday to the Japanese government over the matter. Campbell expressed his ''deepest regrets'' over the matter during the meeting with Matsumoto. (Kyodo)

U.S. sacks official over disparagement, apologizes to Japan

U.S. sacks official over disparagement, apologizes to Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto (L) greets Kurt Campbell, an assistant U.S. secretary of state, before their meeting in Tokyo on March 10, 2011. The United States has sacked Kevin Maher as head of the Japan affairs office of the State Department following his remarks that reportedly disparaged the people of Okinawa, while apologizing Thursday to the Japanese government over the matter. Campbell expressed his ''deepest regrets'' over the matter during the meeting with Matsumoto. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)

Prof. says memo of U.S. diplomat's Okinawa remarks accurate

Prof. says memo of U.S. diplomat's Okinawa remarks accurate

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - David Vine, assistant professor of anthropology at American University in Washington, answers questions in Washington on March 9, 2011. Vine, who with his students heard a lecture allegedly included disparaging remarks about the people of Okinawa by Kevin Maher, who headed the State Department's Office of Japan Affairs, said their memo accurately recorded Maher's comments. Maher was dismissed from his post. (Kyodo)

Japan voices regret over U.S. official's alleged comments

Japan voices regret over U.S. official's alleged comments

NAHA, Japan - The Okinawa prefectural assembly unanimously adopts a resolution in Naha on March 8, 2011, seeking a retraction and apology over alleged comments by Kevin Maher, head of the Japanese affairs office at the U.S. State Department, disparaging the people of Okinawa. (Kyodo)

U.S. official's remarks on Japan

U.S. official's remarks on Japan

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Kevin Maher, a U.S. official in charge of Japanese affairs at the State Department, who reportedly likened the Japanese culture of maintaining social harmony to a means of ''extortion'' and described the people on the southern island of Okinawa as ''lazy'' in a speech given in Washington in late 2010. (Kyodo)

U.S. official's remarks on Japan

U.S. official's remarks on Japan

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows some of the notes compiled by students after a speech given by Kevin Maher. Maher, a U.S. official in charge of Japanese affairs at the State Department, reportedly likened the Japanese culture of maintaining social harmony to a means of ''extortion'' and described the people on the southern island of Okinawa as ''lazy'' in a speech given in Washington in late 2010. (Kyodo)