US: Massive Lightning Strike Caught on Camera in New Albany, Indiana

A massive lightning strike was captured on camera in New Albany, Southern Indiana, on Monday, July 28.

US: Fire Breaks Out at Vacant Building in Oakland, California

A fire broke out in a vacant building in east Oakland on Wednesday afternoon, April 30. Thirty firefighters and four fire engines responded to the fire, which was brought under control within about an hour. No one was inside the building, and there are no reports of injuries.

Australia: Bushfire Rages In Donnybrook, Prompting Evacuations

A fire raged in Donnybrook, northwest of Western Australia, prompting a bushfire emergency warning for people south of the South Western Highway on Thursday, January 16.

Brewers' Braun suspended

Brewers' Braun suspended

MILWAUKEE, United States - Milwaukee Brewers general manager Doug Melvin explains to reporters slugger Ryan Braun's suspension at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 22, 2013. The MLB suspended Braun for the rest of the season for violating its drug policy.

Brewers' Braun

Brewers' Braun

MILWAUKEE, United States - Photo shows Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun during a major league baseball game against the Oakland Athletics at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on June 4, 2013. Media reports said the major league has been probing performance improvement drug allegations involving several players including Braun.

All-Star Game

All-Star Game

KANSAS CITY, United States - Ryan Braun (R) of the Milwaukee Brewers triples against pitcher Justin Verlander (L) of the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of the MLB All-Star Game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 10, 2012. The National League beat the American League 8-0.

NFL, ML stars

NFL, ML stars

MARYVALE, United States - NFL Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (C) visits Ryan Braun (8) of the Milwaukee Brewers in Maryvale, Arizona, on Feb. 29, 2012.

NFL, ML stars

NFL, ML stars

MARYVALE, United States - NFL Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (C) visits Ryan Braun (8) of the Milwaukee Brewers in Maryvale, Arizona, on Feb. 29, 2012. (Kyodo)