Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 2

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. In the city of Taree, the Manning River surpassed its 1929 record of six meters and was still rising as of Wednesday morning, May 21. Authorities have issued 13 emergency-level alerts.

Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 3

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. In the city of Taree, the Manning River surpassed its 1929 record of six meters and was still rising as of Wednesday morning, May 21. Authorities have issued 13 emergency-level alerts.

US: Labrador Puppy Slips On Icy Stairs As Major Winter Storm Hits Kansas

A major winter storm swept into the U.S. central plains on Saturday, January 4, causing icy streets and multiple crashes in Kansas. This video shows a Labrador puppy slipping down icy outdoor stairs in Lawrence.

Anpanman bootleg

Anpanman bootleg

OSAKA, Japan - Photo shows a T-shirt bearing the images of illegally redesigned characters of the popular animation series Anpanman that Osaka's Naniwa Police Station unveiled on Dec. 6, 2010, following their crackdown on a case of alleged piracy.

Anpanman bootleg

Anpanman bootleg

OSAKA, Japan - Photo shows a T-shirt bearing the images of illegally redesigned characters of the popular animation series Anpanman that Osaka's Naniwa Police Station unveiled on Dec. 6, 2010, following their crackdown on a case of alleged piracy. (Kyodo)