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US: Lake-Effect Snow and Snow Squalls Hit Michigan and Indiana 3

Snow showers and snow squalls moved across Michigan and Indiana as arctic air pushed into the Midwest, bringing gusty winds and sharply colder temperatures. In Michigan and parts of northern Indiana, lake-effect snow off the Great Lakes intensified snowfall at times, briefly reducing visibility and creating hazardous travel conditions despite generally light accumulations.

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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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Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 6

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. In the city of Taree, the Manning River surpassed its 1929 record of six meters and was still rising as of Wednesday morning, May 21. Authorities have issued 13 emergency-level alerts. This video captures a family trapped at their house amidst severe flooding.

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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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Park inauguration

SEOUL, South Korea - New South Korean President Park Geun Hye (front center) shakes hands with former President Kim Young Sam during her inauguration ceremony in Seoul on Feb. 25, 2013. Behind Kim is Japanese Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso.

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(3)Kin of Japanese abductees meet ex-N. Korean official

SEOUL, South Korea - Shigeru (L) and Sakie Yokota (2nd from L) whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13, former South Korean President Kim Young Sam (2nd from R) and Hwang Jang Yop, a former secretary of the Workers Party of Korea who defected to South Korea in 1997, speak to journalists after their meeting in Seoul on June 25.

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(1)Kin of Japanese abductees meet ex-N. Korean official

SEOUL, South Korea - Shigeru (2nd from L) and Sakie Yokota (L), whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13, shake hands with Hwang Jang Yop (2nd from R), a former secretary of the Workers Party of Korea who defected to South Korea in 1997, and former South Korean President Kim Young Sam (R) in Seoul on June 25. The Yokotas are on a three-day visit to South Korea.

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Kim Hyun Chul arrested

Kim Hyun Chul, the second son of South Korean President Kim Young Sam was arrested ony May 17, 1997 on suspicion of taking bribes and evading taxes. The junior Kim, who does not hold any public post, is suspected of having received nearly 3.2 billion won (about 3.4 million dollars) from two businessmen in return for influence peddling.

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Kim Hyun Chul arrested

Kim Hyun Chul, the younger son of South Korean President Kim Young Sam was arrested ony May 17, 1997 on suspicion of taking bribes and evading taxes. The junior Kim, who does not hold any public post, is suspected of having received nearly 3.2 billion won (about 3.4 million dollars) from two businessmen in return for influence peddling.

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(3)Kin of Japanese abductees meet ex-N. Korean official

SEOUL, South Korea - Shigeru (L) and Sakie Yokota (2nd from L) whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13, former South Korean President Kim Young Sam (2nd from R) and Hwang Jang Yop, a former secretary of the Workers Party of Korea who defected to South Korea in 1997, speak to journalists after their meeting in Seoul on June 25. (Kyodo)

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(1)Kin of Japanese abductees meet ex-N. Korean official

SEOUL, South Korea - Shigeru (2nd from L) and Sakie Yokota (L), whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13, shake hands with Hwang Jang Yop (2nd from R), a former secretary of the Workers Party of Korea who defected to South Korea in 1997, and former South Korean President Kim Young Sam (R) in Seoul on June 25. The Yokotas are on a three-day visit to South Korea. (Kyodo)

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State funeral held for former S. Korean President Kim Young Sam

A large portrait of the late former South Korean President Kim Young Sam is set at a plaza in front of the National Assembly or parliament in Seoul on Nov. 26, 2015 for his state funeral. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japanese representative holds talks with S. Korean prime minister

Fukushiro Nukaga (L), a senior lawmaker of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party who serves as chairman of the cross-party Japan-Korea Parliamentarians' Union, holds talks with South Korean Prime Minister Hwang Kyo Ahn in Seoul on Nov. 26, 2015, following a state funeral for former South Korean President Kim Young Sam. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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State funeral held for former S. Korean President Kim Young Sam

A vehicle carrying a portrait of the late former South Korean President Kim Young Sam leads a motorcade in Seoul on Nov. 26, 2015 to head for his state funeral. The ceremony was held at a plaza in front of the National Assembly or parliament in the capital after five days of mourning. Kim was to be buried at the national cemetery in the city. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japanese representative holds talks with S. Korean prime minister

Fukushiro Nukaga (L), a senior lawmaker of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party who serves as chairman of the cross-party Japan-Korea Parliamentarians' Union, shakes hands with South Korean Prime Minister Hwang Kyo Ahn prior to their talks in Seoul on Nov. 26, 2015, following a state funeral for former South Korean President Kim Young Sam. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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S. Korea mourns death of ex-President Kim Young Sam

South Korean citizens place flowers in front of a photo of the late former President Kim Young Sam on Nov. 23, 2015. Kim, who was in power from 1993 to 1998 as the country's first civilian leader after more than three decades of military rule, died on Nov. 22 of blood poisoning and acute heart failure at age 87. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Former S. Korean President Kim Young Sam dies at 87

File photo taken on May 29, 2009, shows former South Korean President Kim Young Sam. Kim, who was in power from 1993 to 1998 as the country's first civilian leader after more than three decades of military rule, died of blood poisoning and acute heart failure on Nov. 22, 2015, at the age of 87. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo