US: Smoke From Canadian Wildfire Returns, Prompts Air Quality Alert

Smoke from Canadian wildfires returned to the Upper Midwestern and parts of New England of the U.S. on Monday, August 11. An Air Quality Alert was issued for the region. This video shows a hazy sunrise in Cambridge, MA.

US: Boston Sky Turns Hazy Due to Wildfire Smoke from Canada

Wildfire smoke from Canada has blanketed the Upper Midwestern and Northeastern United States, including New England. The smoke created hazy skies across these regions, but conditions are expected to improve as shifting winds help to disperse the haze.

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

Photo taken on February 17, 2025 shows a waterlogged area in Frankfort, Kentucky, the United States. The death toll of severe weather-induced flooding in the U.S. midwestern state of Kentucky over the weekend rose to 11, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said at a press conference Monday. Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

Photo taken on February 17, 2025 shows a waterlogged area in Frankfort, Kentucky, the United States. The death toll of severe weather-induced flooding in the U.S. midwestern state of Kentucky over the weekend rose to 11, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said at a press conference Monday. Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

Photo taken on February 17, 2025 shows a waterlogged area in Frankfort, Kentucky, the United States. The death toll of severe weather-induced flooding in the U.S. midwestern state of Kentucky over the weekend rose to 11, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said at a press conference Monday. Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

Photo taken on February 17, 2025 shows a waterlogged area in Frankfort, Kentucky, the United States. The death toll of severe weather-induced flooding in the U.S. midwestern state of Kentucky over the weekend rose to 11, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said at a press conference Monday. Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

Photo taken on February 17, 2025 shows a waterlogged area in Frankfort, Kentucky, the United States. The death toll of severe weather-induced flooding in the U.S. midwestern state of Kentucky over the weekend rose to 11, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said at a press conference Monday. Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

Photo taken on February 17, 2025 shows a waterlogged area in Frankfort, Kentucky, the United States. The death toll of severe weather-induced flooding in the U.S. midwestern state of Kentucky over the weekend rose to 11, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said at a press conference Monday. Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chinese-built road in Uganda transforms lives, boosts economy

STORY: Chinese-built road in Uganda transforms lives, boosts economy SHOOTING TIME: May 11-12, 2024 DATELINE: May 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:25 LOCATION: MASINDI, Uganda CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Yosam Kagolo, a seasoned trader 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Luganda): YOSAM KAGOLO, Trader 3. various of the Chinese-built road 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JENNIFER ARINAITWE, Supervisor, Bamboo Village Hotel 5. various of the Chinese-built road 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): RAYMOND KATO, Ecologist, Uganda Wildlife Authority 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): XIONG PAILIANG, Project manager, China Communications Construction Company STORYLINE: Yosam Kagolo is a seasoned trader at the Ngwedo trading center of Buliisa district in rural midwestern Uganda. In the past, traveling to nearby towns was a headache for Kagolo. He had to take a whole day to travel to Hoima, a town about 90 km south of Buliisa. SOUNDBITE 1 (Luganda): YOSAM KAGOLO, Trader "The road was bad during rainy seasons. In the past, I left here in the morning for H

U.S. midwestern cities seek cooperation with China

STORY: U.S. midwestern cities seek cooperation with China SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 20, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:26 LOCATION: CHICAGO, U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of councilwoman of Kansas City speaking to Xinhua 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RYANA PARKS-SHAW, Councilwoman of Kansas City 3. various of Mayor of Edina, Minnesota Jim Hovland speaking to Xinhua 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JIM HOVLAND, Mayor of Edina, Minnesota 5. various of Mayor of Elkhart Rod Roberson speaking to Xinhua 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ROD ROBERSON, Mayor of Elkhart, Indiana 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): RYANA PARKS-SHAW, Councilwoman of Kansas City 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): JIM HOVLAND, Mayor of Edina, Minnesota 9. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): ROD ROBERSON, Mayor of Elkhart, Indiana 10. various of USHCA's official communications advisor Steve Grand speaking 11. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): STEVE GRAND, USHCA's official communications advisor STORYLINE: Mayor Pro Tem of Kansas City in the U.S. state of Missouri Ryana Parks-Sh

Midwestern U.S. city mayor eyes rebuilding strong economic partnership with China

STORY: Midwestern U.S. city mayor eyes rebuilding strong economic partnership with China DATELINE: May 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: DETROIT, the United States CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Detroit 2. various of the White House and U.S. Capitol building 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHAEL E. DUGGAN, Mayor of Detroit 4. various of streets of America 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MICHAEL E. DUGGAN, Mayor of Detroit STORYLINE: Michael E. Duggan, mayor of Detroit, the largest city in the midwestern U.S. state of Michigan, said that Detroit is "very anxious" to rebuild "a strong economic partnership with the Chinese economy." Duggan, who has been the mayor of Detroit since 2014, made the remarks in response to a question by Xinhua at a recent Zoom briefing on the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Transportation and Trade Ministerial Meetings. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHAEL E. DUGGAN, Mayor of Detroit "Our relationship with the Chinese is something that needs to be restarted. It was somethi

Over 2,000 people ordered to evacuate due to fire at Indiana plastics facility

STORY: Over 2,000 people ordered to evacuate due to fire at Indiana plastics facility DATELINE: April 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: CHICAGO, U.S. CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. aerial view of the site 2. various of firefighting efforts STORYLINE: More than 2,000 people have been ordered to evacuate their home after a fire broke out Tuesday at an industrial site in Richmond, a city about 70 miles east of Indianapolis, U.S. Midwestern state of Indiana. The fire, breaking out sometime after 2 p.m. Tuesday, has belched colossal plumes of black smoke into the sky. The evacuation zone impacts approximately 2,011 people, and could shift as the winds change. The industrial site, spanning roughly 175,000 square feet, stores plastics and other materials for recycling. No serious injuries were reported. State and federal regulators were on the scene to assess the fire's impact on air quality and surface water runoff. The owner of the building had been warned several times, and had at one point been h

U.S.-RICHMOND-PLASTICS FACILITY-FIRE

U.S.-RICHMOND-PLASTICS FACILITY-FIRE

(230414) -- RICHMOND, April 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 13, 2023 shows an industrial site after fire in Richmond, Indiana, the United States. More than 2,000 people have been ordered to evacuate their home after a fire broke out Tuesday at an industrial site in Richmond, a city about 70 miles east of Indianapolis, U.S. Midwestern state of Indiana. (Photo by Shi Lei/Xinhua)

U.S.-RICHMOND-PLASTICS FACILITY-FIRE

U.S.-RICHMOND-PLASTICS FACILITY-FIRE

(230414) -- RICHMOND, April 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 13, 2023 shows an industrial site after fire in Richmond, Indiana, the United States. More than 2,000 people have been ordered to evacuate their home after a fire broke out Tuesday at an industrial site in Richmond, a city about 70 miles east of Indianapolis, U.S. Midwestern state of Indiana. (Photo by Shi Lei/Xinhua)

U.S.-RICHMOND-PLASTICS FACILITY-FIRE

U.S.-RICHMOND-PLASTICS FACILITY-FIRE

(230414) -- RICHMOND, April 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 13, 2023 shows an industrial site after fire in Richmond, Indiana, the United States. More than 2,000 people have been ordered to evacuate their home after a fire broke out Tuesday at an industrial site in Richmond, a city about 70 miles east of Indianapolis, U.S. Midwestern state of Indiana. (Photo by Shi Lei/Xinhua)

U.S.-RICHMOND-PLASTICS FACILITY-FIRE

U.S.-RICHMOND-PLASTICS FACILITY-FIRE

(230414) -- RICHMOND, April 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 13, 2023 shows an industrial site after fire in Richmond, Indiana, the United States. More than 2,000 people have been ordered to evacuate their home after a fire broke out Tuesday at an industrial site in Richmond, a city about 70 miles east of Indianapolis, U.S. Midwestern state of Indiana. (Photo by Shi Lei/Xinhua)

U.S.-RICHMOND-PLASTICS FACILITY-FIRE

U.S.-RICHMOND-PLASTICS FACILITY-FIRE

(230414) -- RICHMOND, April 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 13, 2023 shows an industrial site after fire in Richmond, Indiana, the United States. More than 2,000 people have been ordered to evacuate their home after a fire broke out Tuesday at an industrial site in Richmond, a city about 70 miles east of Indianapolis, U.S. Midwestern state of Indiana. (Photo by Shi Lei/Xinhua)

U.S.-RICHMOND-PLASTICS FACILITY-FIRE

U.S.-RICHMOND-PLASTICS FACILITY-FIRE

(230414) -- RICHMOND, April 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 13, 2023 shows an industrial site after fire in Richmond, Indiana, the United States. More than 2,000 people have been ordered to evacuate their home after a fire broke out Tuesday at an industrial site in Richmond, a city about 70 miles east of Indianapolis, U.S. Midwestern state of Indiana. (Photo by Shi Lei/Xinhua)

Death toll rises to 29 as severe weather continues in U.S.

STORY: Death toll rises to 29 as severe weather continues in U.S. DATELINE: April 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: ECOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people busy cleaning up 2. various of damaged house in Little Rock by a deadly tornado STORYLINE: The death toll has risen to 29 after tornadoes and storms touched down in multiple midwestern and southern U.S. states since Friday, authorities said Sunday. In Tennessee, at least 12 people died, including nine in McNairy County where more than 70 buildings were destroyed by severe weather Friday into early Saturday, local officials said. Three others -- two kids and an adult -- were killed in Memphis when a tree fell on a structure. Indiana and Arkansas each reported five deaths, state officials said. At least four people were killed in Illinois, including a 50-year-old man who died on the scene when the roof of the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere collapsed on Friday night. Three others were killed following the collapse of a residential

U.S.-LITTLE ROCK-TORNADO-AFTERMATH

U.S.-LITTLE ROCK-TORNADO-AFTERMATH

(230402) -- LITTLE ROCK, April 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 1, 2023 shows properties damaged by a strong tornado in Little Rock, Arkansas, the United States. At least 21 people have been killed and more than 130 others injured after strong tornadoes and deadly storms struck multiple midwestern and southern U.S. states Friday into early Saturday, authorities said. One person died and at least 50 people were sent to hospitals in Little Rock, Arkansas, after a violent tornado caused severe damage on Friday afternoon, according to Pulaski County officials. (Photo by Yan Sun/Xinhua)

U.S.-LITTLE ROCK-TORNADO-AFTERMATH

U.S.-LITTLE ROCK-TORNADO-AFTERMATH

(230402) -- LITTLE ROCK, April 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 1, 2023 shows a pickup damaged by a strong tornado in Little Rock, Arkansas, the United States. At least 21 people have been killed and more than 130 others injured after strong tornadoes and deadly storms struck multiple midwestern and southern U.S. states Friday into early Saturday, authorities said. One person died and at least 50 people were sent to hospitals in Little Rock, Arkansas, after a violent tornado caused severe damage on Friday afternoon, according to Pulaski County officials. (Photo by Yan Sun/Xinhua)

U.S.-LITTLE ROCK-TORNADO-AFTERMATH

U.S.-LITTLE ROCK-TORNADO-AFTERMATH

(230402) -- LITTLE ROCK, April 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 1, 2023 shows the kitchen of a house damaged by a strong tornado in Little Rock, Arkansas, the United States. At least 21 people have been killed and more than 130 others injured after strong tornadoes and deadly storms struck multiple midwestern and southern U.S. states Friday into early Saturday, authorities said. One person died and at least 50 people were sent to hospitals in Little Rock, Arkansas, after a violent tornado caused severe damage on Friday afternoon, according to Pulaski County officials. (Photo by Tang Yingying/Xinhua)

U.S.-LITTLE ROCK-TORNADO-AFTERMATH

U.S.-LITTLE ROCK-TORNADO-AFTERMATH

(230402) -- LITTLE ROCK, April 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 1, 2023 shows properties damaged by a strong tornado in Little Rock, Arkansas, the United States. At least 21 people have been killed and more than 130 others injured after strong tornadoes and deadly storms struck multiple midwestern and southern U.S. states Friday into early Saturday, authorities said. One person died and at least 50 people were sent to hospitals in Little Rock, Arkansas, after a violent tornado caused severe damage on Friday afternoon, according to Pulaski County officials. (Photo by Yan Sun/Xinhua)

U.S.-LITTLE ROCK-TORNADO-AFTERMATH

U.S.-LITTLE ROCK-TORNADO-AFTERMATH

(230402) -- LITTLE ROCK, April 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 1, 2023 shows a fire station whose roof was damaged by a strong tornado in Little Rock, Arkansas, the United States. At least 21 people have been killed and more than 130 others injured after strong tornadoes and deadly storms struck multiple midwestern and southern U.S. states Friday into early Saturday, authorities said. One person died and at least 50 people were sent to hospitals in Little Rock, Arkansas, after a violent tornado caused severe damage on Friday afternoon, according to Pulaski County officials. (Photo by Yan Sun/Xinhua)

U.S.-LITTLE ROCK-TORNADO-AFTERMATH

U.S.-LITTLE ROCK-TORNADO-AFTERMATH

(230402) -- LITTLE ROCK, April 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 1, 2023 shows properties damaged by a strong tornado in Little Rock, Arkansas, the United States. At least 21 people have been killed and more than 130 others injured after strong tornadoes and deadly storms struck multiple midwestern and southern U.S. states Friday into early Saturday, authorities said. One person died and at least 50 people were sent to hospitals in Little Rock, Arkansas, after a violent tornado caused severe damage on Friday afternoon, according to Pulaski County officials. (Photo by Yan Sun/Xinhua)

U.S.-LITTLE ROCK-TORNADO-AFTERMATH

U.S.-LITTLE ROCK-TORNADO-AFTERMATH

(230402) -- LITTLE ROCK, April 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 1, 2023 shows properties damaged by a strong tornado in Little Rock, Arkansas, the United States. At least 21 people have been killed and more than 130 others injured after strong tornadoes and deadly storms struck multiple midwestern and southern U.S. states Friday into early Saturday, authorities said. One person died and at least 50 people were sent to hospitals in Little Rock, Arkansas, after a violent tornado caused severe damage on Friday afternoon, according to Pulaski County officials. (Photo by Yan Sun/Xinhua)

U.S.-LITTLE ROCK-TORNADO-AFTERMATH

U.S.-LITTLE ROCK-TORNADO-AFTERMATH

(230402) -- LITTLE ROCK, April 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 1, 2023 shows properties damaged by a strong tornado in Little Rock, Arkansas, the United States. At least 21 people have been killed and more than 130 others injured after strong tornadoes and deadly storms struck multiple midwestern and southern U.S. states Friday into early Saturday, authorities said. One person died and at least 50 people were sent to hospitals in Little Rock, Arkansas, after a violent tornado caused severe damage on Friday afternoon, according to Pulaski County officials. (Photo by Yan Sun/Xinhua)

U.S.-LITTLE ROCK-TORNADO-AFTERMATH

U.S.-LITTLE ROCK-TORNADO-AFTERMATH

(230402) -- LITTLE ROCK, April 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 1, 2023 shows properties damaged by a strong tornado in Little Rock, Arkansas, the United States. At least 21 people have been killed and more than 130 others injured after strong tornadoes and deadly storms struck multiple midwestern and southern U.S. states Friday into early Saturday, authorities said. One person died and at least 50 people were sent to hospitals in Little Rock, Arkansas, after a violent tornado caused severe damage on Friday afternoon, according to Pulaski County officials. (Photo by Yan Sun/Xinhua)

U.S.-LITTLE ROCK-TORNADO-AFTERMATH

U.S.-LITTLE ROCK-TORNADO-AFTERMATH

(230402) -- LITTLE ROCK, April 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 1, 2023 shows properties damaged by a strong tornado in Little Rock, Arkansas, the United States. At least 21 people have been killed and more than 130 others injured after strong tornadoes and deadly storms struck multiple midwestern and southern U.S. states Friday into early Saturday, authorities said. One person died and at least 50 people were sent to hospitals in Little Rock, Arkansas, after a violent tornado caused severe damage on Friday afternoon, according to Pulaski County officials. (Photo by Yan Sun/Xinhua)

U.S. Midwestern cities seek investment, trade with China

STORY: U.S. Midwestern cities seek investment, trade with China DATELINE: Dec. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:17 LOCATION: CHICAGO, U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chicago 2. various of China 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ROD ROBERSON, Mayor of Elkhart in Indiana 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KATIE ROSENBERG, Mayor of Wausau City in Wisconsin 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JAMES HOVLAND, Mayor of Edina in Minnesota 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JAMAEL TITO BROWN, Mayor of Youngstown in Ohio STORYLINE: The 6th China General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC) - Chicago Annual Gala was held in Chicago. Mayors of U.S. Midwestern cities attending the event hope for seeking more trade and cooperation opportunities with China. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ROD ROBERSON, Mayor of Elkhart in Indiana "We know that there is Chinese investment on the two coasts, whether it's the west or east coast. We also know that there's Chinese investment right here in Chicago. And so to me, that investment should also trickle into Elkhart as well. But

Criminal Minds : Season 3 (2007)

Criminal Minds : Season 3 (2007)

A.J. Cook Television: Criminal Minds : Season 3 (TV-Serie) Usa 2005-, / 3. Staffel, Season 3 26 September 2007 'Doubt'-- J.J. (A.J. Cook) and the BAU team investigates a serial killer who is targeting women on the campus of a small Midwestern college, on 'CRIMINAL MINDS,' Wednesday, April 25 (9:00-10:00 pm, et/pt) on the CBS Television network. Photo: Michael Desmond/Touchstone

Criminal Minds : Season 3 (2007)

Criminal Minds : Season 3 (2007)

A.J. Cook Television: Criminal Minds : Season 3 (TV-Serie) Usa 2005-, / 3. Staffel, Season 3 26 September 2007 'Doubt'-- J.J. (A.J. Cook) and the BAU team investigates a serial killer who is targeting women on the campus of a small Midwestern college, on the season premiere of 'CRIMINAL MINDS,' Wednesdays (9:00-10:00 pm, ET/PT)on the CBS Television network. Photo: Michael Desmond/Touchstone

Criminal Minds : Season 3 (2007)

Criminal Minds : Season 3 (2007)

A.J. Cook & Matthew Gray Gubler Television: Criminal Minds : Season 3 (TV-Serie) Usa 2005-, / 3. Staffel, Season 3 26 September 2007 'Doubt'-- J.J. (A.J. Cook), Dr. Spencer Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler) and the BAU team investigates a serial killer who is targeting women on the campus of a small Midwestern college, on 'CRIMINAL MINDS,' Wednesday, April 25 (9:00-10:00 pm, et/pt) on the CBS Television network. Photo: Michael Desmond/Touchstone

Democratic National Convention

Democratic National Convention

Photo taken Aug. 17, 2020, shows the venue of the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The convention began later in the day, with Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden set to speak virtually on the final day of the four-day event instead of travelling to the Midwestern U.S. city amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.

Democratic National Convention

Democratic National Convention

Photo taken Aug. 17, 2020, shows the venue of the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The convention began later in the day, with Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden set to speak virtually on the final day of the four-day event instead of travelling to the Midwestern city amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.