US: Heavy Rain from Winter Storm Triggers Flooding in Willits, California

The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for Willits on Sunday morning, December 21, amid rising water levels. The area is forecast to receive between 1 and 3 inches of rain through Monday, December 22, with higher totals possible at higher elevations. The National Weather Service warns motorists never to attempt to cross flooded roadways. From Arcata to Shelter Cove, heavy rain inundated valleys and caused creeks to overflow their banks, and turned roads into rivers of fast-moving muddy water.

Philippines: People Evacuate After M6.2 Earthquake Strikes

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck east of the Philippines on Tuesday morning, June 24. It was centered at a preliminary depth of 6.2 miles, according to the United States Geological Survey. No tsunami warnings were issued.

Federer advances to semifinals at U.S. Open

Federer advances to semifinals at U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Roger Federer of Switzerland returns a shot against Robin Soderling of Sweden in a quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 8, 2010. Federer advanced to the semifinals.

Federer advances to semifinals at U.S. Open tennis

Federer advances to semifinals at U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Roger Federer of Switzerland returns to Robin Soderling of Sweden in their quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 9, 2009. Federer won 6-0, 6-3, 6-8, 8-6 to reach the semifinals.

Federer marches into quarterfinals at Wimbledon

Federer marches into quarterfinals at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England - Robin Soderling of Sweden returns a shot to Roger Federer of Switzerland during their fourth round match in the men's singles at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London on June 29. Federer won 6-4, 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (7-5) to advance to the quarterfinals.

Federer marches into quarterfinals at Wimbledon

Federer marches into quarterfinals at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England - Roger Federer of Switzerland plays a return to Robin Soderling of Sweden during their fourth round match in the men's singles at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London on June 29. Federer won 6-4, 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (7-5) to advance to the quarterfinals.

Federer advances to semifinals at U.S. Open tennis

Federer advances to semifinals at U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Roger Federer of Switzerland returns to Robin Soderling of Sweden in their quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 9, 2009. Federer won 6-0, 6-3, 6-8, 8-6 to reach the semifinals. (Kyodo)

Federer advances to semifinals at U.S. Open

Federer advances to semifinals at U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Roger Federer of Switzerland returns a shot against Robin Soderling of Sweden in a quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 8, 2010. Federer advanced to the semifinals. (Kyodo)

Federer marches into quarterfinals at Wimbledon

Federer marches into quarterfinals at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England - Robin Soderling of Sweden returns a shot to Roger Federer of Switzerland during their fourth round match in the men's singles at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London on June 29. Federer won 6-4, 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (7-5) to advance to the quarterfinals. (Kyodo)

Federer marches into quarterfinals at Wimbledon

Federer marches into quarterfinals at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England - Roger Federer of Switzerland plays a return to Robin Soderling of Sweden during their fourth round match in the men's singles at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London on June 29. Federer won 6-4, 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (7-5) to advance to the quarterfinals. (Kyodo)