US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 13

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 14

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

US: Record Rain Hits New York City, Multiple Fatalities Reported 4

A storm caused damage across the Tri-State area, flooding roads and subway stations and toppling trees on Thursday, October 30. In New York City, record-breaking rain submerged streets and subway stations. Two men were found dead in flooded rooms in Manhattan and Brooklyn, respectively, according to reports.

US: Flash Flooding Hits Central Kansas, Governor Declares State of Disaster Emergency

Severe thunderstorms triggered flash flooding across central Kansas on Tuesday, September 9, prompting Governor Laura Kelly to declare a state of disaster emergency. Rainfall totals reached 1–4 inches in most areas, with up to 6 inches recorded near Salina. Floodwaters inundated roads and homes in towns such as Tescott and Brookville, where water reached porch levels and made driving hazardous.

US: Sirens Sound as Hawaii Braces for Tsunami After Russia Quake

Sirens blared at Black Sands Beach on the Big Island as a tsunami warning was issued for Hawaii following a magnitude 8.8 earthquake off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.

UK: Storm Bert Brings Heavy Snow To Large Parts Of Country 3

Storm Bert hit the UK on Saturday, November 23, causing power outages to at least 60,000 homes, businesses, and farms, along with disruptions to flights, roads, and railways. Weather warnings for ice, wind, rain, and snow were issued for much of the country.

US: Chemical Plant Fire Prompts Evacuation In Conyers, Georgia 5

A fire broke out at the BioLab chemical plant in Conyers, east of Atlanta, Georgia Sunday morning, September 29, sending a huge plume of smoke in the air. The fire prompted orders for nearby residents to evacuate and others to shelter in place.

Dragon boat race ushers in Uganda-China tourism season in Uganda

STORY: Dragon boat race ushers in Uganda-China tourism season in Uganda SHOOTING TIME: June 9, 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:48 LOCATION: ENTEBBE, Uganda CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the dragon boat race 2. various of award ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FAN XUECHENG, Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Chinese Embassy in Uganda 4. various of the race 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARTIN BAHINDUKA, Ugandan Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities 6. various of audiences at the event 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): RODNEY BABAL, Ugandan paddler STORYLINE: The government of Uganda and the Chinese Embassy in the Eastern African country have jointly launched a tourism season between the two countries, with a dragon boat race held ahead of the traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Festival. Chinese companies in Uganda dispatched their best paddlers, both Chinese and Ugandan, to compete in the race, which also attracted participants from local communities, near the shore of Lak

Tsukahara claims men's 100 meters at Osaka Grand Prix

Tsukahara claims men's 100 meters at Osaka Grand Prix

OSAKA, Japan - American Rodney Martin (L) secured the title in the men's 200 meters in 20.30 seconds at Osaka Grand Prix at Nagai Stadium on May 9, while Shinji Takahira (R) came second just 0.01 behind in a personal best time.

Tsukahara claims men's 100 meters at Osaka Grand Prix

Tsukahara claims men's 100 meters at Osaka Grand Prix

OSAKA, Japan - American Rodney Martin (L) secured the title in the men's 200 meters in 20.30 seconds at Osaka Grand Prix at Nagai Stadium on May 9, while Shinji Takahira (R) came second just 0.01 behind in a personal best time. (Kyodo)

Prince Charming (2001)

Prince Charming (2001)

Martin Short Characters: Rodney Film: Prince Charming (2001) Director: Allan Arkush 21 October 2001 Date: 21 October 2001

Prince Charming (2001)

Prince Charming (2001)

Martin Short Characters: Rodney Film: Prince Charming (2001) Director: Allan Arkush 21 October 2001 Date: 21 October 2001

Prince Charming (2001)

Prince Charming (2001)

Christina Applegate, Martin Short & Sean Maguire Characters: Kate,Rodney & Prince 'Charming' John Film: Prince Charming (2001) Director: Allan Arkush 21 October 2001 Date: 21 October 2001

Prince Charming (2001)

Prince Charming (2001)

Sean Maguire, Martin Short & Christina Applegate Characters: Prince 'Charming' John,Rodney & Kate Film: Prince Charming (2001) Director: Allan Arkush 21 October 2001 Date: 21 October 2001

Prince Charming (2001)

Prince Charming (2001)

Sean Maguire & Martin Short Characters: Prince 'Charming' John & Rodney Film: Prince Charming (2001) Director: Allan Arkush 21 October 2001 Date: 21 October 2001

Prince Charming (2001)

Prince Charming (2001)

Sean Maguire & Martin Short Characters: Prince 'Charming' John & Rodney Film: Prince Charming (2001) Director: Allan Arkush 21 October 2001 Date: 21 October 2001

Prince Charming (2001)

Prince Charming (2001)

Sean Maguire & Martin Short Characters: Prince 'Charming' John & Rodney Film: Prince Charming (2001) Director: Allan Arkush 21 October 2001 Date: 21 October 2001