US: Severe Storms Spawn Multiple Tornadoes Across Illinois 3

Multiple tornadoes were reported across Illinois including suburbs of Chicago as storms swept through the Midwest on Thursday, June 11.

US: Rush Fire Breaks Out Near Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge In Oklahoma

A wildfire broke out near the Rush Lake area in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in southwestern Oklahoma on Thursday, October 24. The fire, dubbed the Rush Fire, burned approximately 1,500 acres, and evacuation orders were issued for nearby areas, though they were lifted by Friday.

US: Rush Fire Breaks Out Near Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge In Oklahoma 2

A wildfire broke out near the Rush Lake area in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in southwestern Oklahoma on Thursday, October 24. The fire, dubbed the Rush Fire, burned approximately 1,500 acres, and evacuation orders were issued for nearby areas, though they were lifted by Friday.

US: Drivers Stranded Between LA And Las Vegas As I-15 Closed Due To Fiery Semi-Truck Crash 5

Interstate 15 was partially closed in both directions near Baker in San Bernardino County, California, on Friday, July 26, after an overturned semi-truck carrying lithium batteries caught fire. This accident caused a hazmat situation, leaving drivers stranded on I-15 and I-40 between Los Angeles and Las Vegas for hours and shortages of food, water, and fuel.

US: Drivers Stranded Between LA And Las Vegas As I-15 Closed Due To Fiery Semi-Truck Crash 4

Interstate 15 was partially closed in both directions near Baker in San Bernardino County, California, on Friday, July 26, after an overturned semi-truck carrying lithium batteries caught fire. This accident caused a hazmat situation, leaving drivers stranded on I-15 and I-40 between Los Angeles and Las Vegas for hours and shortages of food, water, and fuel.

Japanese imperial couple attend luncheon by Hawaii Gov. Lingle

Japanese imperial couple attend luncheon by Hawaii Gov. Lingle

HONOLULU, United States - Japanese Emperor Akihito (C) and Empress Michiko talk with Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle in Honolulu on July 15 as they attend a luncheon hosted by Lingle.

Ehime, Hawaii become sister states

Ehime, Hawaii become sister states

HONOLULU, United States - Ehime Gov. Moriyuki Kato (R) and Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle sign an agreement in Honolulu on Nov. 21 to become sister states, with the hopes of deepening exchanges after the fatal accident in 2001 when a U.S. Navy nuclear submarine struck a Japanese fisheries training ship off Hawaii.

Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle meets Osaka Gov. Fusae Ota

Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle meets Osaka Gov. Fusae Ota

OSAKA, Japan - Visiting Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle (2nd from L) shakes hands with Osaka Gov. Fusae Ota at Ota's official residence in Osaka on July 11 as Lingle visited Ota as part of a campaign to attract Japanese tourists to Hawaii. Beside them stand Miss Hawaiis.

Japanese imperial couple attend luncheon by Hawaii Gov. Lingle

Japanese imperial couple attend luncheon by Hawaii Gov. Lingle

HONOLULU, United States - Japanese Emperor Akihito (C) and Empress Michiko talk with Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle in Honolulu on July 15 as they attend a luncheon hosted by Lingle. (Kyodo)

Ehime, Hawaii become sister states

Ehime, Hawaii become sister states

HONOLULU, United States - Ehime Gov. Moriyuki Kato (R) and Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle sign an agreement in Honolulu on Nov. 21 to become sister states, with the hopes of deepening exchanges after the fatal accident in 2001 when a U.S. Navy nuclear submarine struck a Japanese fisheries training ship off Hawaii. (Kyodo)

Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle meets Osaka Gov. Fusae Ota

Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle meets Osaka Gov. Fusae Ota

OSAKA, Japan - Visiting Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle (2nd from L) shakes hands with Osaka Gov. Fusae Ota at Ota's official residence in Osaka on July 11 as Lingle visited Ota as part of a campaign to attract Japanese tourists to Hawaii. Beside them stand Miss Hawaiis. (Kyodo)

U.S. to move 'striker' force to Hawaii for N. Korea

U.S. to move 'striker' force to Hawaii for N. Korea

TOKYO, Japan - Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle speaks in an interview with Kyodo News in Tokyo on July 8. She said the United States is set to relocate to Pearl Harbor a ''striker brigade'' consisting of an aircraft carrier, advanced transport aircraft and other strategic resources for rapid forward deployment to deal with North Korean threats and terrorist moves in East Asia. (Kyodo)