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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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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 Kyong Hui

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Photo shows Kim Kyong Hui (C), the younger sister of former North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, in a cemetery in Pyongyang for soldiers who died during the Korean War, in July 2013. Her husband, Jang Song Thaek, who had been considered the country's second-most powerful figure, was executed Dec. 12, 2013, after being accused of attempting to overthrow the regime.

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Kim Kyong Hui

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Photo shows Kim Kyong Hui, the younger sister of former North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, attending a gathering in Pyongyang in December 2012 to mourn for the death of her brother. Her husband, Jang Song Thaek, who had been considered the country's second-most powerful figure, was executed Dec. 12, 2013, after being accused of attempting to overthrow the regime.

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N. Korean leader's aunt Kim Kyong Hui deleted from video footage

TOKYO, Japan - Past video images of Kim Kyong Hui, aunt of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and wife of recently executed Jang Song Taek, have apparently been deleted since February 2014. She is seen in this file photo take in December 2012.

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N. Korean leader's aunt in critical condition: Yonhap

TOKYO, Japan - Kim Kyong Hui (seen in an undated file photo), the wife of executed senior North Korean official Jang Song Thaek and aunt of the country's leader Kim Jong Un, is in a critical condition with a rare disease, South Korea's Yonhap News Agency reported on Jan. 8, 2014. The agency quoted a South Korean government source as saying Kim Kyong Hui "received medical treatment in Russia sometime between last September and October."

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N. Korean leader visits cemetery

PYONGYANG, North Korea - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (R) salutes during a ceremony marking the completion of a cemetery for soldiers who died during the Korean War, in the capital Pyongyang on July 25, 2013. At left is his aunt, Kim Kyong Hui, a politburo member of the Workers' Party of Korea.

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N. Korean leader visits cemetery

PYONGYANG, North Korea - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (R) attends a ceremony marking the completion of a cemetery for soldiers who died during the Korean War, in the capital Pyongyang on July 25, 2013. At left is his aunt, Kim Kyong Hui, a politburo member of the Workers' Party of Korea.

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Kim Kyong Hui, sister of late Kim Jong Il

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Undated file photo shows Kim Kyong Hui, sister of the late North Korean leader Kim Jong Il and a top official of the Workers Party of Korea. She and her husband Jang Song Thaek, a vice chairman of the National Defense Commission, are expected to play a crucial role in guiding Kim Jong Un, Jong Il's son and anointed heir, through the leadership transition.

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N. Korean leader Kim's sister

TOKYO, Japan - This blowup of an undated group photo shows Kim Kyong Hui, North Korean leader Kim Jong Il's sister and a department director of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea. Kyong Hui has been elected to the Political Bureau.

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N. Korean leader Kim's sister

TOKYO, Japan - This blowup of an undated group photo shows Kim Kyong Hui, North Korean leader Kim Jong Il's sister and a department director of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea. Kyong Hui has been elected to the Political Bureau. (Kyodo)

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Kim Kyong Hui, sister of late Kim Jong Il

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Undated file photo shows Kim Kyong Hui, sister of the late North Korean leader Kim Jong Il and a top official of the Workers Party of Korea. She and her husband Jang Song Thaek, a vice chairman of the National Defense Commission, are expected to play a crucial role in guiding Kim Jong Un, Jong Il's son and anointed heir, through the leadership transition. (Kyodo)