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US: Gold Mountain Fire Continues to Rage in Ouray County With No Containment

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.

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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.

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US: California’s Garnet Fire Burns 57,000 Acres in Sierra Nevada, Forces Evacuations

The Garnet Fire, sparked by lightning on August 24 in the Sierra National Forest near Garnet Dike, central California has burned about 57,000 acres and is 15% contained. Fire activity remains intense, particularly on the northwestern front, where crews are struggling with steep terrain that limits the use of heavy equipment. Mandatory evacuation orders are in place for multiple zones, with warnings in surrounding areas. Road closures affect McKinley Grove Road and sections of Trimmer Springs Road.

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US: Hurricane Erin Brings Storm Surge to North Carolina’s Outer Banks 6

Hurricane Erin is bringing storm surge to North Carolina's Outer Banks while moving through the Atlantic, prompting mandatory evacuations for Hatteras and Ocracoke islands.

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US: Large Hail Pelts Kerrville, Texas

Kerrville, Texas experienced large hail on Sunday evening, March 23, as strong storms swept through the city and surrounding areas.

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US: Heavy Snowfall And Icy Conditions Grip New England Amid Widespread Storm

A widespread storm swept across the Northeast, bringing heavy snowfall and icy conditions to parts of New England on Sunday, February 16. This video shows heavy snow falling in Hinesburg, Vermont.

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South Korea: People Protest Outside Parliament, Calling For President Yoon’s Resignation

South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeo declared martial law late on Tuesday, December 3, accusing the opposition of anti-national activities. However, he lifted the order early Wednesday after the National Assembly passed a resolution calling for its removal. After the emergency order was lifted, protesters gathered around the parliament in Yeouido, calling for Yoon's resignation.

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France: Paris Sees First Snowfall Of The Season

Paris saw its first snow of the season on Thursday morning, November 21. Snow also fell much of northern and western France.

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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."

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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.

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New Zealand: Vegetation Fire Erupts In Port Hills In Christchurch, Evacuation Underway 5

A huge vegetation fire erupted in Christchurch's Port Hills Wednesday afternoon, February 14, prompting evacuations of nearby residents. About 55,000 homes are experiencing a power outage due to the fire, reports say.

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Kim Young Nam to Japan: 'Leave me alone'

JEONJU, South Korea - Kim Young Ja, sister of Kim Young Nam, the South Korean man believed to have been abducted to North Korea nearly three decades ago, speaks at a press conference in Jeonju on July 2. She quoted her brother as saying at their recent reunion that Japan is making false claims about his former wife, Japanese abductee Megumi Yokota. ''Please leave me alone and tell them (the Japanese) so,'' she quoted him as saying.

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S. Korean abductee parts again with mother

SEOUL, South Korea - Choi Gye Wol (front), the mother of Kim Young Nam believed to be a South Korean abductee, speaks to reporters at a border village near the Demilitarized Zone in Kosong, in the far northeast of South Korea, on June 30 after meeting Kim Young Nam at the North Korean resort of Mt. Kumgang. Behind is her daughter Kim Young Ja.

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S. Korean abductee parts again with mother

SEOUL, South Korea - Choi Gye Wol (in wheelchair), the mother of Kim Young Nam believed to be a South Korean abductee, and her daughter Kim Young Ja (R) arrive at a border village near the Demilitarized Zone in Kosong, in the far northeast of South Korea, on June 30 after meeting Kim Young Nam at the North Korean resort of Mt. Kumgang.

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Kim Young Nam's family leaves for 1st reunion in 28 years

SOKCHO, South Korea - Choi Gye Wol (L) and Kim Young Ja, mother and older sister of Kim Young Nam, a South Korean victim of North Korea's abduction, leave the northeastern port city of Sokcho on June 28 for a reunion with their respective son and brother for the first time in 28 years. Kim is believed to be the husband of Japanese abductee Megumi Yokota.

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Abductee's mother on way to meet son

SOKCHO, South Korea - South Korea's Choi Gye Wol (C), the mother of Kim Young Nam, abducted by North Korea and believed to be the husband of Japanese victim of N. Korean abduction Megumi Yokota, and Kim's sister, Kim Young Ja (2nd from R), arrive at Sokcho in the country northeast on June 27 on their way to meet with Kim Young Nam as part of a special reunion between separated families and relatives to be held at the North's Mt. Kumgang.

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S. Korea to accept North's reunion of Kim Young Nam, mother: Yonhap

SEOUL, South Korea - Choi Gye Wol (L), mother of Kim Young Nam, a South Korean abducted by the North and believed to be the husband of Japanese abductee Megumi Yokota, and her daughter Kim Young Ja holds a press conference in Seoul on June 8 after the South Korean government said it plans to accept North Korea's decision to arrange a reunion between them.

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Kim Young Nam's kin head home after meeting with Yokotas

NIIGATA, Japan - Choi Gye Wol (front), the mother of Kim Young Nam, a South Korean believed to be the husband of Japanese abductee Megumi Yokota in North Korea, and Kim Young Ja (R), his sister, are seen off by Megumi's mother Sakie (L) and father Shigeru (2nd from L) as they head for a boarding gate at Niigata airport on May 31 after a four-day visit to Japan.

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Kim Young Nam's kin visit Niigata, sister meets governor

NIIGATA, Japan - Kim Young Ja (C), sister of Kim Young Nam, a South Korean believed to be the husband of Japanese abductee Megumi Yokota in North Korea, poses for photos after her meeting with Niigata Gov. Hirohiko Izumida (R), accompanied by Megumi's parents, Shigeru and Sakie (on the left side) at the Niigata prefectural government office on May 30.

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Kim Young Nam's kin visit Niigata, sister meets governor

NIIGATA, Japan - Kim Young Ja (R), sister of Kim Young Nam, a South Korean believed to be the husband of Japanese abductee Megumi Yokota in North Korea, meets with Niigata Gov. Hirohiko Izumida, accompanied by Megumi's parents (seated on the left side) at the Niigata prefectural government office on May 30.

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Kim Young Nam's kin visit Niigata

NIIGATA, Japan - Choi Gye Wol (C), the mother of Kim Young Nam, a South Korean believed to be the husband of Japanese abductee Megumi Yokota in North Korea, and Kim Young Ja, his sister, arrive at JR Niigata Station on May 30.

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Kim Young Nam's kin willing to meet him, his daughter in N. Korea

TOKYO, Japan - Choi Gye Wol, mother of Kim Young Nam, a South Korean man abducted by North Korea and is believed to have married Japanese abductee Megumi Yokota, wipes tears while attending a session of the House of Representatives special committee on the abduction issue on May 29, flanked by her daughter Kim Young Ja (L) and Sakie Yokota (R), Megumi's mother.

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Kim Young Nam's kin willing to meet him, his daughter in N. Korea

TOKYO, Japan - Kim Young Ja (far left), elder sister of Kim Young Nam, a South Korean believed to be the husband of Japanese abductee Megumi Yokota in North Korea, speaks at a session of the House of Representatives special committee on the abduction issue on May 29, as her mother Choi Gye Wol (2nd from L) and Megumi's parents, Shigeru (far right) and Sakei (end-from R) Yokota look on. Kim Young Ja said that she and her mother would go to the North if arrangements were made for them to meet there with Kim and his daughter, Kim Hye Gyong.

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Kim Young Nam's kin willing to meet him, his daughter in N. Korea

TOKYO, Japan - Choi Gye Wol, mother of Kim Young Nam, a South Korean man abducted by North Korea and is believed to have married Japanese abductee Megumi Yokota, arrives in the Diet building in a wheelchair to attend a session of the House of Representatives special committee on the abduction issue on May 29, accompanied by her daughter Kim Young Ja (far left).

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Yokota, Kim Young Nam families meet in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - The families of Megumi Yokota, a Japanese abducted to North Korea in 1977 at the age of 13, and of Kim Young Nam, a South Korean man believed to be the husband of Yokota in North Korea, meet at a Tokyo hotel on May 28. (From L to R in front) Kim's sister Kim Young Ja, Kim's mother Choi Gye Wol, Megumi's father Shigeru Yokota and Megumi's mother Sakie Yokota look at an album.

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Kim Young Nam's family arrives in Japan

NARITA, Japan - Choi Gye Wol (in wheelchair), whose son Kim Young Nam is believed to be the husband of Japanese abductee Megumi Yokota in North Korea, and Kim's sister Kim Young Ja (R) arrive at Narita International Airport, northeast of Tokyo, on May 28.

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Kim Young Nam's family arrives in Japan

NARITA, Japan - Choi Gye Wol (C), whose son Kim Young Nam is believed to be the husband of Japanese abductee Megumi Yokota in North Korea, and Kim's sister Kim Young Ja (R) speak to reporters after arriving at Narita International Airport, northeast of Tokyo, on May 28.

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Mother of Yokota's husband urges N. Korea to send son back

SEOUL, South Korea - Choi Gye Wol (L) and daughter Kim Young Ja hold a news conference April 12 in Seoul one day after Tokyo said the husband of Japanese abductee Megumi Yokota is most likely Choi's son, Kim Young Nam.

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Mother of Yokota's husband urges N. Korea to send son back

SEOUL, South Korea - Kim Young Ja, the eldest sister of Kim Young Nam, a man North Korea allegedly abducted, wipes away tears at a news conference April 12 in Seoul one day after Tokyo said the husband of Japanese abductee Megumi Yokota is most likely her brother.

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Kim Young Nam to Japan: 'Leave me alone'

JEONJU, South Korea - Kim Young Ja, sister of Kim Young Nam, the South Korean man believed to have been abducted to North Korea nearly three decades ago, speaks at a press conference in Jeonju on July 2. She quoted her brother as saying at their recent reunion that Japan is making false claims about his former wife, Japanese abductee Megumi Yokota. ''Please leave me alone and tell them (the Japanese) so,'' she quoted him as saying. (Kyodo)

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Photos of Kim Young Nam's family released by sister

SEOUL, South Korea - Photo shows the family of Kim Young Nam (R), who is believed to have been abducted by North Korea. The undated photo was released by Kim's sister Kim Young Ja, who met him at the N. Korean resort of Mt. Kumgang, after returning from N. Korea. With Kim are his wife Pak Chun Hwa (C, back), daughter Kim Eum Gyong (Hye Gyong) (L) and son Kim Chol Bong (front). (South Korea pool photo-Kyodo)

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Photos of Kim Young Nam's family released by sister

SEOUL, South Korea - Photo shows the family of Kim Young Nam (R), who is believed to have been abducted by North Korea. The undated photo was released by Kim's sister Kim Young Ja, who met him at the N. Korean resort of Mt. Kumgang, after returning from N. Korea. With Kim (from L to R) are his son Kim Chol Bong, wife Pak Chun Hwa and daughter Kim Eum Gyong (Hye Gyong). (South Korea pool photo-Kyodo)

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Photos of Kim Young Nam's family released by sister

SEOUL, South Korea - Photo shows Kim Eum Gyong (Hye Gyong), the daughter of Kim Young Nam, who is believed to have been abducted by North Korea. The undated photo was released by Kim's sister Kim Young Ja, who met him at the N. Korean resort of Mt. Kumgang, after returning from N. Korea. (South Korea pool photo-Kyodo)

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Photos of Kim Young Nam's family released by sister

SEOUL, South Korea - Photo shows the family of Kim Young Nam (L), who is believed to have been abducted by North Korea. The undated photo was released by Kim's sister Kim Young Ja, who met him at the N. Korean resort of Mt. Kumgang, after returning from N. Korea. With Kim are his wife Pak Chun Hwa (C, back), daughter Kim Eum Gyong (Hye Gyong) (R) and son Kim Chol Bong (front). (South Korea pool photo-Kyodo)

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S. Korea to accept North's reunion of Kim Young Nam, mother: Yon

SEOUL, South Korea - Choi Gye Wol (L), mother of Kim Young Nam, a South Korean abducted by the North and believed to be the husband of Japanese abductee Megumi Yokota, and her daughter Kim Young Ja holds a press conference in Seoul on June 8 after the South Korean government said it plans to accept North Korea's decision to arrange a reunion between them. (Kyodo)

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Abductee Kim Young Nam, family hold last meeting

MT. KUMGANG RESORT, North Korea - Choi Gye Wol (3rd from R), the mother of Kim Young Nam (4th from R), believed to be a South Korean abductee who was married to Japanese abductee Megumi Yokota, looks at a photo album during their last meeting at Mt. Kumgan resort in North Korea on June 30. They are flanked by (from L to R) Kim Hye Gyong, a daughter of Kim Young Nam, Kim's elder sister Kim Young Ja, his son Kim Chol Bong and his wife Pak Chun Hwa. (South Korean pool photo-Kyodo)

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S. Korean abductee parts again with mother

SEOUL, South Korea - Choi Gye Wol (in wheelchair), the mother of Kim Young Nam believed to be a South Korean abductee, and her daughter Kim Young Ja (R) arrive at a border village near the Demilitarized Zone in Kosong, in the far northeast of South Korea, on June 30 after meeting Kim Young Nam at the North Korean resort of Mt. Kumgang. (Kyodo)

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S. Korean abductee parts again with mother

SEOUL, South Korea - Choi Gye Wol (front), the mother of Kim Young Nam believed to be a South Korean abductee, speaks to reporters at a border village near the Demilitarized Zone in Kosong, in the far northeast of South Korea, on June 30 after meeting Kim Young Nam at the North Korean resort of Mt. Kumgang. Behind is her daughter Kim Young Ja. (Kyodo)

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Kim Young Nam backs N. Korea position Yokota killed self

MT. KUMGANG RESORT, North Korea - Kim Young Nam, believed to be a South Korean abductee who was married to Japanese abductee Megumi Yokota, speaks at a press conference at the Mt. Kumgang report in North Korea, flanked by his elder sister Kim Young Ja (L) on June 29. (Kyodo)

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Abductee Kim Young Nam, family hold 1st reunion in 28 years

MT. KUMGANG RESORT, North Korea - Kim Young Nam, a South Korean abductee who is believed to be the husband of Japanese abductee Megumi Yokota, kneels in greeting his wheelchair-bound mother Choi Gye Wol as is elder sister Kim Young Ja looks in tears during their first reunion in 28 years at the Mt. Kumgang resort in North Korea on June 28. (South Korean pool photo-Kyodo)

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Abductee Kim Young Nam, family hold 1st reunion in 28 years

MT. KUMGANG RESORT, North Korea - Kim Young Nam (L), a South Korean abductee who is believed to be the husband of Japanese abductee Megumi Yokota, and his wheelchair-bound mother Choi Gye Wol (L) embrace each other as his elder sister Kim Young Ja stands by in tears during their first reunion in 28 years at the Mt. Kumgang resort in North Korea on June 28. (South Korean pool photo-Kyodo)

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Abductee Kim Young Nam, family hold 1st reunion in 28 years

MT KUMGANG RESORT, North Korea - The family members of Kim Young Nam, a South Korean abductee who is believed to be the husband of Japanese abductee Megumi Yokota, hold a reunion with him for the first time in 28 years at the Mt. Kumgang resort in North Korea on June 28. (From left to right) Kim Hye Gyong, daughter of Kim Young Nam and Megumi Yokota, his son born between him and his wife from a second marriage, his second wife and his wheelchair-bound mother Choi Gye Wol. Kim himself and his elder sister Kim Young Ja are seen embracing each other in the back. (South Korean pool photo-Kyodo)

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Kim Young Nam's family leaves for 1st reunion in 28 years

SOKCHO, South Korea - Choi Gye Wol (L) and Kim Young Ja, mother and older sister of Kim Young Nam, a South Korean victim of North Korea's abduction, leave the northeastern port city of Sokcho on June 28 for a reunion with their respective son and brother for the first time in 28 years. Kim is believed to be the husband of Japanese abductee Megumi Yokota. (Kyodo)

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Abductee's mother on way to meet son

SOKCHO, South Korea - South Korea's Choi Gye Wol (C), the mother of Kim Young Nam, abducted by North Korea and believed to be the husband of Japanese victim of N. Korean abduction Megumi Yokota, and Kim's sister, Kim Young Ja (2nd from R), arrive at Sokcho in the country northeast on June 27 on their way to meet with Kim Young Nam as part of a special reunion between separated families and relatives to be held at the North's Mt. Kumgang. (Kyodo)

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Kim Young Nam's kin head home after meeting with Yokotas

NIIGATA, Japan - Choi Gye Wol (front), the mother of Kim Young Nam, a South Korean believed to be the husband of Japanese abductee Megumi Yokota in North Korea, and Kim Young Ja (R), his sister, are seen off by Megumi's mother Sakie (L) and father Shigeru (2nd from L) as they head for a boarding gate at Niigata airport on May 31 after a four-day visit to Japan. (Kyodo)

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Kim Young Nam's kin visit Niigata, sister meets governor

NIIGATA, Japan - Kim Young Ja (C), sister of Kim Young Nam, a South Korean believed to be the husband of Japanese abductee Megumi Yokota in North Korea, poses for photos after her meeting with Niigata Gov. Hirohiko Izumida (R), accompanied by Megumi's parents, Shigeru and Sakie (on the left side) at the Niigata prefectural government office on May 30. (Kyodo)

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Kim Young Nam's kin visit Niigata

NIIGATA, Japan - Choi Gye Wol (C), the mother of Kim Young Nam, a South Korean believed to be the husband of Japanese abductee Megumi Yokota in North Korea, and Kim Young Ja, his sister, arrive at JR Niigata Station on May 30. (Kyodo)

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Kim Young Nam's kin visit Niigata, sister meets governor

NIIGATA, Japan - Kim Young Ja (R), sister of Kim Young Nam, a South Korean believed to be the husband of Japanese abductee Megumi Yokota in North Korea, meets with Niigata Gov. Hirohiko Izumida, accompanied by Megumi's parents (seated on the left side) at the Niigata prefectural government office on May 30. (Kyodo)

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Kim Young Nam's kin willing to meet him, his daughter in N. Kore

TOKYO, Japan - Choi Gye Wol, mother of Kim Young Nam, a South Korean man abducted by North Korea and is believed to have married Japanese abductee Megumi Yokota, wipes tears while attending a session of the House of Representatives special committee on the abduction issue on May 29, flanked by her daughter Kim Young Ja (L) and Sakie Yokota (R), Megumi's mother. (Kyodo)

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Kim Young Nam's kin willing to meet him, his daughter in N. Kore

TOKYO, Japan - Choi Gye Wol, mother of Kim Young Nam, a South Korean man abducted by North Korea and is believed to have married Japanese abductee Megumi Yokota, arrives in the Diet building in a wheelchair to attend a session of the House of Representatives special committee on the abduction issue on May 29, accompanied by her daughter Kim Young Ja (far left). (Kyodo)