Australia: Altocumulus Clouds Appear Over Brisbane, Signaling Weather Shift

Queensland braces for a cold, rainy start to August, with maximum temperatures dropping up to 10 degrees below average. Altocumulus clouds, commonly known as "mackerel skies," were seen over Brisbane. These wave-like cloud patterns often signal changing weather or approaching atmospheric instability.

US: Severe Thunderstorm Brings Damaging Hailstorm to Central Texas

A severe thunderstorm swept through Central Texas on Thursday, May 22, bringing hail that caused widespread damage across multiple counties.

WADA chief addresses doping issue for Athens Games

WADA chief addresses doping issue for Athens Games

ATHENS, Greece - World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President Richard Pound speaks in Athens on Aug. 12. He said there will be out-of-competition testing for performance-enhancing substances at the Athens Olympics. Pound said that WADA will make sure it will uncover all athletes, coaches and doctors who may be involved in the ''sleazy business'' during the Aug. 13-29 Games in order to bring more light to the fight against doping in sports.

WADA chief addresses doping issue for Athens Games

WADA chief addresses doping issue for Athens Games

ATHENS, Greece - World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President Richard Pound speaks in Athens on Aug. 12. He said there will be out-of-competition testing for performance-enhancing substances at the Athens Olympics. Pound said that WADA will make sure it will uncover all athletes, coaches and doctors who may be involved in the ''sleazy business'' during the Aug. 13-29 Games in order to bring more light to the fight against doping in sports. (Kyodo)

Samaranch, his successor hopefuls meet the press in Sydney

Samaranch, his successor hopefuls meet the press in Sydney

SYDNEY, Australia - International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Juan Antonio Samaranch (R) and three hopefuls as his successor attend a press conference in Sydney on Feb. 18, the final day of a three-day IOC Executive Board meeting. (From L to R) IOC Vice President Kevan Gosper (Australia), Executive Board member Jacques Rogge (Belgium) and Vice President Richard Pound (Canada).