US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations 2

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

US: Mid-Missouri Hit by Severe Storms and Possible Tornado, Thousands Lose Power

Severe storms swept through mid-Missouri on Sunday, April 20, prompting tornado warnings and causing widespread damage. A possible tornado in Callaway County injured one person in New Bloomfield. Thousands of customers experienced power outages.

Magnificent night view of dragon fruit orchards in S China

STORY: Magnificent night view of dragon fruit orchards in S China DATELINE: Oct. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:32 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: TOURISM SHOTLIST: 1. various of trains passing through the dragon fruit planting base STORYLINE: Longan County in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has one of the biggest dragon fruit planting bases in the country. In order to improve photosynthesis, the orchards are lit up every night, forming a magnificent view. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Nanning, China. (XHTV)

WHO confirms China bird flu

WHO confirms China bird flu

NANNING, China - A health official sterilizes a site near a duck breeding ground in Longan County in China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Jan. 28, where a dead duck was confirmed positive for the bird flu virus by the World Health Organization.

WHO confirms China bird flu

WHO confirms China bird flu

NANNING, China - A health official sterilizes a site near a duck breeding ground in Longan County in China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Jan. 28, where a dead duck was confirmed positive for the bird flu virus by the World Health Organization. (Kyodo)