US: Flash Floods Kill One, Force 350 Rescues in Southeast Missouri

More than 350 people were rescued from flash flooding in southeast Missouri as of Saturday morning, after more than 12 inches of rain fell Thursday night into Friday, causing building collapses and prompting a helicopter evacuation of 202 children and counselors stranded at Camp Taum Sauk. A 23-year-old woman was found dead in Crawford County after being swept away from her home early Friday, while the Black River at Annapolis rose to nearly 29 feet, breaking a 1993 flood record.

US: Businesses Evacuated as Vegetation Fire Breaks Out Near San Diego River in Santee

On Sunday, March 29, the Santee Fire Department responded to a vegetation fire near the San Diego River in Santee. Walmart, Michaels, and other nearby businesses were evacuated, though no residential evacuations were ordered, and forward progress was halted. No injuries or structural damage were reported, and the cause of the fire remained under investigation.

Philippines: Super Typhoon Fung-wong Causes Flooding and Leaves Damage 2

Fung-wong, known locally as Uwan, made landfall around 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 9 in Aurora Province, with winds of around 185 km/h. Over a million people had evacuated as heavy rains and strong winds cut power across Luzon. At least 18 people were killed, according to reports. This video shows damage left by the typhoon in San Fabian.

England, Japan to host 2015, 2019 World Cups

England, Japan to host 2015, 2019 World Cups

DUBLIN, Ireland - England Rugby Football Union Chairman Martyn Thomas and Noboru Mashimo, chairman of the Japan Rugby Football Union, show their delight after the International Rugby Board, meeting in Dublin, chose England and Japan as the hosts, respectively of the 2015 and 2019 World Cups on July 28.

GILBERT AND SULLIVAN

GILBERT AND SULLIVAN

GILBERT AND SULLIVAN MARTYN GREEN, ANN HANSLIP, THOMAS ROUND Date: 1953