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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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Plane crash kills 179 in S. Korea

Jeju Air CEO Kim E Bae (L) speaks at a press conference in Seoul on Dec. 29, 2024, after one of the airline's passenger planes crashed and burst into flames the same day, killing 179 people on board, at Muan International Airport in Muan County, South Korea.

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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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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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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-PYEONGCHANG-WINTER YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES-LUGE-MEN'S DOUBLES

(240120) -- PYEONGCHANG, Jan. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Kim Hayoon/Bae Jaeseong of South Korea celebrate after the men's doubles run 2 of Luge event at the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Jan. 20, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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(SP)CHINA-NINGBO-ASIAN GAMES-SAILING-MEN'S SKIFF(CN)

(230924) -- NINGBO, Sept. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kim Kyoungduk/Bae Sangwoo of South Korea compete during the Men's Skiff 49er Race of Sailing at the 19th Asian Games in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

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(SP)CHINA-NINGBO-ASIAN GAMES-SAILING-MEN'S SKIFF(CN)

(230924) -- NINGBO, Sept. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kim Kyoungduk/Bae Sangwoo (front) of South Korea compete during the Men's Skiff 49er Race of Sailing at the 19th Asian Games in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

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Ishikawa at Mizuno Open

KASAOKA, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa celebrates after sinking his shot for eagle on the 13th hole at JFE Setonaikai Golf Club in Okayama Prefecture during the third round of the Mizuno Open on June 25, 2011. Ishikawa is in a share of third place, two strokes behind South Korean co-leaders Bae Sang Moon and Kim Kyung Tae.

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S. Korea launches group to promote national food globally

SEOUL, South Korea - Kim Yoon Ok (C), the wife of South Korean President Lee Myung Bak, and actor Bae Yong Joon (R) take part in a ceremony in Seoul on May 4 to launch a group aiming to make South Korean food one of the world's five major cuisines by 2017. Kim will back the group as ''honorary chairperson,'' which comprises cultural and entertainment personnel, scholars and agricultural experts.

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Family reunion in tears

SEOUL, South Korea - Hong Kil Soon (L) sobs as she embraces her daughter Kim Ok Bae (L), from North Korea, during their reunion in a Seoul hotel Aug. 16. Two Koreas exchanged 100 people each for a four-day reunion with separated family members.

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Winners of Korean leaders look-alike contest

SEOUL, South Korea - Bae Eun Sik (L) and Sung Yang Kyu (R) celebrate each other in Seoul on June 11 after winning a Korean leaders look-alike contest. The starting date of the historic summit between South Korean President Kim Dae Jung and North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has been put off by a day to June 13.

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S. Korea launches group to promote national food globally

SEOUL, South Korea - Kim Yoon Ok (C), the wife of South Korean President Lee Myung Bak, and actor Bae Yong Joon (R) take part in a ceremony in Seoul on May 4 to launch a group aiming to make South Korean food one of the world's five major cuisines by 2017. Kim will back the group as ''honorary chairperson,'' which comprises cultural and entertainment personnel, scholars and agricultural experts. (Kyodo)

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Ishikawa at Mizuno Open

KASAOKA, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa celebrates after sinking his shot for eagle on the 13th hole at JFE Setonaikai Golf Club in Okayama Prefecture during the third round of the Mizuno Open on June 25, 2011. Ishikawa is in a share of third place, two strokes behind South Korean co-leaders Bae Sang Moon and Kim Kyung Tae. (Kyodo)

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Family reunion in tears

SEOUL, South Korea - Hong Kil Soon (L) sobs as she embraces her daughter Kim Ok Bae (L), from North Korea, during their reunion in a Seoul hotel Aug. 16. Two Koreas exchanged 100 people each for a four-day reunion with separated family members.

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Winners of Korean leaders look-alike contest

SEOUL, South Korea - Bae Eun Sik (L) and Sung Yang Kyu (R) celebrate each other in Seoul on June 11 after winning a Korean leaders look-alike contest. The starting date of the historic summit between South Korean President Kim Dae Jung and North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has been put off by a day to June 13.