US: Meteor Spotted in Allegheny County, Western Pennsylvania

A suspected meteorite landed near Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday morning, March 17, after a bright fireball was reported across multiple states, including Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Michigan — and as far as Virginia and Canada. NASA and the National Weather Service confirmed the event, describing the space rock as weighing about 7 tons and traveling at nearly 45,000 mph. The impact released energy equivalent to 250 tons of TNT, rattling windows and triggering hundreds of emergency calls from alarmed residents.

US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations 2

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

Taiwan: Knife Attack and Smoke Grenades Reported Near MRT Stations in Taipei 3

A smoke grenade and knife attack was reported in central Taipei on Friday, December 19, A suspect reportedly threw smoke grenades inside Taipei Main Station in central Taipei and attacked passersby with a knife. The suspect then fled the scene, moved to the nearby Zhongshan Station, and attacked pedestrians again before entering a nearby department store. One person has been confirmed dead, and several others were injured. According to police, the suspect, who is a 27-year-old man, jumped from the department store and was taken to a hospital.

US: Mid-Missouri Hit by Severe Storms and Possible Tornado, Thousands Lose Power

Severe storms swept through mid-Missouri on Sunday, April 20, prompting tornado warnings and causing widespread damage. A possible tornado in Callaway County injured one person in New Bloomfield. Thousands of customers experienced power outages.

Famale knuckleballer takes 2nd loss

Famale knuckleballer takes 2nd loss

CHICO, United States - Eri Yoshida from Japan (C) high-fives a teammate in the dugout of a ballpark in Chico, California, on July 23, 2010. Yoshida, who started against the Orange County Flyers, suffered her second loss, giving up six runs in 3-1/3 innings.

Famale knuckleballer takes 2nd loss

Famale knuckleballer takes 2nd loss

CHICO, United States - Eri Yoshida from Japan (C) high-fives a teammate in the dugout of a ballpark in Chico, California, on July 23, 2010. Yoshida, who started against the Orange County Flyers, suffered her second loss, giving up six runs in 3-1/3 innings. (Kyodo)