US: Severe Thunderstorms Pound Northeast

Severe weather pounded the US Northeast on Tuesday, July 16, prompting severe thunderstorm warnings in New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and Maryland. A tornado was reported in Oneida County in New York and more than 175,000 customers lost power in the state, forcing the declaration of a state of emergency by New York Governor Kathy Hochul.

US: Severe Thunderstorms Pound Northeast 2

Severe weather pounded the US Northeast on Tuesday, July 16, prompting severe thunderstorm warnings in New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and Maryland. A tornado was reported in Oneida County in New York and more than 175,000 customers lost power in the state, forcing the declaration of a state of emergency by New York Governor Kathy Hochul.

Golf: Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic

Golf: Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic

Feng Shanshan of China celebrates after winning the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic golf tournament in Oneida, Wisconsin, on July 7, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Golf: Uehara places 6th in U.S. tour's Thornberry Creek classic

Golf: Uehara places 6th in U.S. tour's Thornberry Creek classic

Australia's Katherine Kirk poses with the trophy after winning the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic at Thornberry Creek at Oneida in Wisconsin on July 9, 2017, with a 22-under 266, one stroke ahead of second-place Ashleigh Buhai of South Africa. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Golf: Uehara places 6th in U.S. tour's Thornberry Creek classic

Golf: Uehara places 6th in U.S. tour's Thornberry Creek classic

Japan's Ayako Uehara lines up a putt on the second hole during the final round of the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic at Thornberry Creek at Oneida in Wisconsin on July 9, 2017. Uehara finished in a two-way tie for sixth with a 17-under 271. Katherine Kirk of Australia won at 22-under. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo