US: Severe Storms Down Trees and Block Roads in North Alabama

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch covered all north Alabama counties for the risk of damaging winds, large hail, and torrential rainfall on Monday, June 1. According to the video provider, she and her father were trapped by damage caused by a spin-up tornado. It took four hours before they were rescued.

Murakami wins at Skate America

Murakami wins at Skate America

PORTLAND, United States - Japanese teenager Kanako Murakami (C) shows off the gold medal she captured at Skate America in Portland, Oregon, on Nov. 14, 2010, flanked by silver medalist Rachel Flatt (L) of the United States and bronze medalist Carolina Kostner of Italy (R).

Kostner wins title at NHK Trophy

Kostner wins title at NHK Trophy

NAGOYA, Japan - Carolina Kostner of Italy (C), Rachel Flatt (L) of the United States and Kanako Murakami of Japan pose for photos after winning first, second and third, respectively, in the women's figure skating competition at the Grand Prix season-opening NHK Trophy in Nagoya on Oct. 23, 2010.

Murakami wins at Skate America

Murakami wins at Skate America

PORTLAND, United States - Japanese teenager Kanako Murakami (C) shows off the gold medal she captured at Skate America in Portland, Oregon, on Nov. 14, 2010, flanked by silver medalist Rachel Flatt (L) of the United States and bronze medalist Carolina Kostner of Italy (R). (Kyodo)

Kostner wins title at NHK Trophy

Kostner wins title at NHK Trophy

NAGOYA, Japan - Carolina Kostner of Italy (C), Rachel Flatt (L) of the United States and Kanako Murakami of Japan pose for photos after winning first, second and third, respectively, in the women's figure skating competition at the Grand Prix season-opening NHK Trophy in Nagoya on Oct. 23, 2010. (Kyodo)