Philippines: Waterspout Spotted off Guimaras Island in Western Visayas

A waterspout was spotted off Guimaras Island in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines on Sunday, June 21.

Philippines: Mayon Volcano Eruption Spewing Ash Over Albay

Mayon Volcano in the Philippines erupted on Saturday, May 2, sending massive ashfall across villages in Albay province, affecting nearly 200,000 people, prompting thousands to evacuate.

Lebanon: Smoke Rises Over South Beirut After Reported Israeli Strikes

Smoke rises from south of Beirut, Lebanon, following reported Israeli strikes on Wednesday, March 11. The footage was filmed from Mount Lebanon.

US: Two Injured in Black Friday Shooting at Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose 3

Two people were injured and hospitalized after a shooting was reported at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose, California, on Black Friday evening. Police confirmed the incident appeared isolated, and authorities evacuated the mall to investigate the scene and ensure no ongoing threat remained.

Football Steroid Hearing

Football Steroid Hearing

Washington, D.C. - April 27, 2005 -- Paul Tagliabue, Commissioner, National Football League, testifies before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Government Reform in Washington, D.C. on April 27, 2005. The commissioner defended the league's drug policies during the hearing "Steroid Use in Sports Part II: Examining the National Football League's Policy on Anabolic Steroids and Related Substances"..Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM..(RESTRICTION: NO New York or New Jersey Newspapers or newspapers within a 75 mile radius of New York City)

Football Steroid Hearing

Football Steroid Hearing

Washington, D.C. - April 27, 2005 -- Paul Tagliabue, Commissioner, National Football League, testifies before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Government Reform in Washington, D.C. on April 27, 2005. The commissioner defended the league's drug policies during the hearing "Steroid Use in Sports Part II: Examining the National Football League's Policy on Anabolic Steroids and Related Substances"..Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM..(RESTRICTION: NO New York or New Jersey Newspapers or newspapers within a 75 mile radius of New York City)

Football Steroid Hearing

Football Steroid Hearing

Washington, D.C. - April 27, 2005 -- Paul Tagliabue, Commissioner, National Football League, testifies before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Government Reform in Washington, D.C. on April 27, 2005. The commissioner defended the league's drug policies during the hearing "Steroid Use in Sports Part II: Examining the National Football League's Policy on Anabolic Steroids and Related Substances"..Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM..(RESTRICTION: NO New York or New Jersey Newspapers or newspapers within a 75 mile radius of New York City)

Football Steroid Hearing

Football Steroid Hearing

Washington, D.C. - April 27, 2005 -- Paul Tagliabue, Commissioner, National Football League, testifies before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Government Reform in Washington, D.C. on April 27, 2005. The commissioner defended the league's drug policies during the hearing "Steroid Use in Sports Part II: Examining the National Football League's Policy on Anabolic Steroids and Related Substances"..Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM..(RESTRICTION: NO New York or New Jersey Newspapers or newspapers within a 75 mile radius of New York City)

Football Steroid Hearing

Football Steroid Hearing

Washington, D.C. - April 27, 2005 -- Paul Tagliabue, Commissioner, National Football League, testifies before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Government Reform in Washington, D.C. on April 27, 2005. The commissioner defended the league's drug policies during the hearing "Steroid Use in Sports Part II: Examining the National Football League's Policy on Anabolic Steroids and Related Substances"..Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM..(RESTRICTION: NO New York or New Jersey Newspapers or newspapers within a 75 mile radius of New York City)

Football Steroid Hearing

Football Steroid Hearing

Washington, D.C. - April 27, 2005 -- Paul Tagliabue, Commissioner, National Football League, testifies before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Government Reform in Washington, D.C. on April 27, 2005. The commissioner defended the league's drug policies during the hearing "Steroid Use in Sports Part II: Examining the National Football League's Policy on Anabolic Steroids and Related Substances"..Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM..(RESTRICTION: NO New York or New Jersey Newspapers or newspapers within a 75 mile radius of New York City)

Football Steroid Hearing

Football Steroid Hearing

Washington, D.C. - April 27, 2005 -- Paul Tagliabue, Commissioner, National Football League, testifies before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Government Reform in Washington, D.C. on April 27, 2005. The commissioner defended the league's drug policies during the hearing "Steroid Use in Sports Part II: Examining the National Football League's Policy on Anabolic Steroids and Related Substances"..Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM..(RESTRICTION: NO New York or New Jersey Newspapers or newspapers within a 75 mile radius of New York City)

Football Steroid Hearing

Football Steroid Hearing

Washington, D.C. - April 27, 2005 -- Paul Tagliabue, Commissioner, National Football League, testifies before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Government Reform in Washington, D.C. on April 27, 2005. The commissioner defended the league's drug policies during the hearing "Steroid Use in Sports Part II: Examining the National Football League's Policy on Anabolic Steroids and Related Substances"..Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM..(RESTRICTION: NO New York or New Jersey Newspapers or newspapers within a 75 mile radius of New York City)

Football Steroid Hearing

Football Steroid Hearing

Washington, D.C. - April 27, 2005 -- Paul Tagliabue, Commissioner, National Football League, testifies before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Government Reform in Washington, D.C. on April 27, 2005. The commissioner defended the league's drug policies during the hearing "Steroid Use in Sports Part II: Examining the National Football League's Policy on Anabolic Steroids and Related Substances"..Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM..(RESTRICTION: NO New York or New Jersey Newspapers or newspapers within a 75 mile radius of New York City)

Football Steroid Hearing

Football Steroid Hearing

Washington, D.C. - April 27, 2005 -- Paul Tagliabue, Commissioner, National Football League (NFL), shows off the NFL publication "Play it Safe: Health Concerns for Young Athletes" as he testifies before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Government Reform in Washington, D.C. on April 27, 2005. The commissioner defended the league's drug policies during the hearing "Steroid Use in Sports Part II: Examining the National Football League's Policy on Anabolic Steroids and Related Substances"..Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM..(RESTRICTION: NO New York or New Jersey Newspapers or newspapers within a 75 mile radius of New York City)

Football Steroid Hearing

Football Steroid Hearing

Washington, D.C. - April 27, 2005 -- Paul Tagliabue, Commissioner, National Football League (NFL), shows off the NFL publication "Play it Safe: Health Concerns for Young Athletes" as he testifies before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Government Reform in Washington, D.C. on April 27, 2005. The commissioner defended the league's drug policies during the hearing "Steroid Use in Sports Part II: Examining the National Football League's Policy on Anabolic Steroids and Related Substances"..Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM..(RESTRICTION: NO New York or New Jersey Newspapers or newspapers within a 75 mile radius of New York City)

Football Steroid Hearing

Football Steroid Hearing

Washington, D.C. - April 27, 2005 -- National Football League (NFL) Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, left, shakes hands with Bobby Barnes, Head Football Coach, Buckeye Union High School, Buckeye, Arizona, right, as Willie Stewart, Head Football Coach, Anacostia High School, Washington, D.C., center, looks on prior to giving testimony before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Government Reform in Washington, D.C. on April 27, 2005. Barnes and Stewart testified on drug policies for student athletes during the hearing "Steroid Use in Sports Part II: Examining the National Football League's Policy on Anabolic Steroids and Related Substances"..Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM..(RESTRICTION: NO New York or New Jersey Newspapers or newspapers within a 75 mile radius of New York City)

Football Steroid Hearing

Football Steroid Hearing

Washington, D.C. - April 27, 2005 -- Paul Tagliabue, Commissioner, National Football League, left, Harold Henderson, Executive Vice President, Labor Relations, National Football League, center, and Gene Upshaw, Executive Director, National Football League Players Association, right, are sworn-in to testify before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Government Reform in Washington, D.C. on April 27, 2005. The commissioner defended the league's drug policies during the hearing "Steroid Use in Sports Part II: Examining the National Football League's Policy on Anabolic Steroids and Related Substances"..Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM..(RESTRICTION: NO New York or New Jersey Newspapers or newspapers within a 75 mile radius of New York City)

Drug Free Sports Act of 2005 Hearing

Drug Free Sports Act of 2005 Hearing

Washington, D.C. - May 19, 2005 -- Panel of representatives from professional football give testimony before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection on "H.R. 1862, the Drug Free Sports Act of 2005" in Washington, D.C. on May 17, 2005. From left to right: Harold Henderson, Executive Vice President, Labor Relations, National Football League (NFL); Paul Tagliabue, Commissioner, NFL; and Gene Upshaw, Executive Director NFL Players Association..Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM..(RESTRICTION: NO New York or New Jersey Newspapers or newspapers within a 75 mile radius of New York City)

Football Steroid Hearing

Football Steroid Hearing

Washington, D.C. - April 27, 2005 -- Paul Tagliabue, Commissioner, National Football League, testifies before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Government Reform in Washington, D.C. on April 27, 2005. The commissioner defended the league's drug policies during the hearing "Steroid Use in Sports Part II: Examining the National Football League's Policy on Anabolic Steroids and Related Substances"..Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM..(RESTRICTION: NO New York or New Jersey Newspapers or newspapers within a 75 mile radius of New York City)

Drug Free Sports Act of 2005 Hearing

Drug Free Sports Act of 2005 Hearing

Washington, D.C. - May 19, 2005 -- Panel of representatives from professional football give testimony before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection on "H.R. 1862, the Drug Free Sports Act of 2005" in Washington, D.C. on May 17, 2005. From left to right: Harold Henderson, Executive Vice President, Labor Relations, National Football League (NFL); Paul Tagliabue, Commissioner, NFL; and Gene Upshaw, Executive Director NFL Players Association..Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM..(RESTRICTION: NO New York or New Jersey Newspapers or newspapers within a 75 mile radius of New York City)

Drug Free Sports Act of 2005 Hearing

Drug Free Sports Act of 2005 Hearing

Washington, D.C. - May 19, 2005 -- Paul Tagliabue, Commissioner, National Football League (NFL) gives testimony before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection on "H.R. 1862, the Drug Free Sports Act of 2005" in Washington, D.C. on May 17, 2005. .Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM..(RESTRICTION: NO New York or New Jersey Newspapers or newspapers within a 75 mile radius of New York City)

Indonesia: Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki Erupts on Consecutive Days, Reaching Highest Alert 2

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Flores, Indonesia, erupted on Friday evening, August 1, ejecting ash up to 18 km (11 miles) above sea level. The volcano then erupted for a second straight day on Saturday, sending a column of volcanic materials and ash up to 10 km (6.3miles) into the sky. The aviation threat level has been raised to its highest.

Indonesia: Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki Erupts on Consecutive Days, Reaching Highest Alert

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Flores, Indonesia, erupted on Friday evening, August 1, ejecting ash up to 18 km (11 miles) above sea level. The volcano then erupted for a second straight day on Saturday, sending a column of volcanic materials and ash up to 10 km (6.3miles) into the sky. The aviation threat level has been raised to its highest.

US: 3-Alarm Fire Erupts at Dolphin Village’s CVS Pharmacy in St. Pete Beach, FL

A three-alarm fire erupted at the CVS Pharmacy store at the Dolphin Village shopping center in St. Pete Beach, Florida around 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13. The flame spread quickly, forcing evacuations of the nearby stores. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

US: Bear Fire Spreads Rapidly In Tahoe National Forest On Labor Day 2

Bear Fire started in the Tahoe National Forest on Labor Day, September 2, prompting evacuation orders. The fire spread rapidly and burned more than 2,000 acres on Tuesday amid windy, hot, and dry conditions.

Philippines: Fire Erupts In Parking Area At Manila Airport Burning Several Vehicles

A fire broke out in a carpark at Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Monday afternoon, April 22. The blaze occurred in the extension parking of the airport's Terminal 3, burning several vehicles. This is a developing story.

NFL commissioner presents football helmet to Koizumi

NFL commissioner presents football helmet to Koizumi

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. National Football League Commissioner Paul Tagliabue (L) pays a courtesy call on Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi at his office in Tokyo on Aug. 1 and presents a football helmet.