US: Flash Flooding Hits Central Kansas, Governor Declares State of Disaster Emergency 4

Heavy rainfall that began Monday, September 8 continued into Tuesday, triggering flash flooding across central Kansas and prompting Governor Laura Kelly to declare a state of disaster emergency. Rainfall totals reached 1–4 inches in most areas, with up to 6 inches recorded near Salina. Floodwaters inundated roads and homes in towns such as Tescott and Brookville, where water reached porch levels and made driving hazardous.

Canada: “O Canada” Sung During Our Lady Peace Concert As Canada Defeats US In 4 Nations Face-Off

Canada’s men’s hockey team defeated the US 3-2 in overtime to win the 4 Nations Face-Off Championship on Thursday, February 20, at Boston’s TD Garden. The band Our Lady Peace paused their performance to join the crowd in singing "O Canada" celebrating the victory together.

US: Franklin Fire Rages, Forcing Thousands To Evacuate In Malibu, California 2

The Franklin Fire in Malibu, California, which erupted on Monday evening, December 9, has burned more than 4,000 acres and is 30 percent contained as of Thursday, according to the CAL FIRE website. Approximately 18,000 people and 8,100 homes and businesses were placed under evacuation orders or warnings.

US: Pearl Fire Burns Near Red Feather Lakes, Colorado Prompting Evacuation

The Pearl Fire broke out northwest of Red Feather Lakes in the Crystal Lakes area in Colorado Monday, September 16, forcing mandatory evacuation. Larimer County sheriff said the fire was human caused.

Australia: Thousands Of Constructions Workers Protest Against CFMEU Takeover 2

More than 10,000 workers took to the streets across Australia to protest the federal take over of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) on Tuesday, August 27.

Game 5 of Japan-MLB All-Star Series

Game 5 of Japan-MLB All-Star Series

SAPPORO, Japan - Matt Shoemaker starts Game 5 of the Japan-MLB All-Star Series at Sapporo Dome in northern Japan on Nov. 18, 2014. The MLB won 3-1, but Japan won the five-game series 3-2.

Samurai Japan beat MLB stars 2-0

Samurai Japan beat MLB stars 2-0

OSAKA, Japan - Los Angeles Angels right-hander Matt Shoemaker started for a team of major league stars in a game against Samurai Japan at Kyocera Dome in the western Japan city of Osaka on Nov. 12, 2014. Samurai Japan won 2-0.

Baseball in Japan

Baseball in Japan

Matt Shoemaker of the Yomiuri Giants pitches against the Chunichi Dragons in a Central League baseball game at Vantelin Dome in Nagoya, central Japan, on April 23, 2022.

Baseball: Former MLB pitcher Shoemaker in Japan

Baseball: Former MLB pitcher Shoemaker in Japan

Former major league pitcher Matt Shoemaker plays catch at the Yomiuri Giants' farm team stadium in Kawasaki, near Tokyo, on March 10, 2022.

Game 5 of Japan-MLB All-Star Series

Game 5 of Japan-MLB All-Star Series

SAPPORO, Japan - Matt Shoemaker starts Game 5 of the Japan-MLB All-Star Series at Sapporo Dome in northern Japan on Nov. 18, 2014. The MLB won 3-1, but Japan won the five-game series 3-2. (Kyodo)