US: Massive Junkyard Fire Breaks Out in Opa-locka, Prompting Evacuations

A massive junkyard fire that broke out on Monday, May 25, in Opa-locka, Florida, continued to smolder on Tuesday, with crews still pouring water on the blaze. The fire spread to six businesses, forced residents to evacuate, and left air quality concerns lingering in the area, though no injuries were reported.

US: Lightning-Sparked Grass Fire Forces Evacuations in Canyon, Texas 3

The Hunggate fire, a grass fire one of multiple fires burning in the Texas panhandle, sparked by lightning prompted mandatory evacuations in Canyon, Texas on Thursday, May 14, burning more than 14,000 acres across Randall County.

US: Possible Tornado Spotted in Tazewell County as Severe Storms Batter Central Illinois

The National Weather Service issued tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings as severe storms swept through Central Illinois for a second straight night on Friday, April 3, bringing tornado sightings, hail, and flash flooding to the region. This video shows a possible tornado spotted in Delavan, Tazewell County.

US: Winter Storm Hits Pennsylvania, Dropping Several Inches of Snow 2

A winter storm swept through Pennsylvania on Tuesday, December 2, dropping 3–4 inches of snow across much of the Pittsburgh region. Some communities reported up to 5 inches, while a few saw only 1–2 inches.

US: Large Waves Hit East Coast as Hurricane Erin Moves North in Atlantic 7

Large parts of the US East Coast are being battered by heavy waves as Hurricane Erin moves offshore, triggering rip currents and coastal flooding.

Canada: Wildfire Sparks Near Nakusp, British Columbia

A fire sparked near Nakusp, British Columbia on Wednesday, July 30. Due to lightning in the area, aerial support was grounded. Crews are expected to begin work on the MacLeod Creek fire Thursday morning to assess its size.

US: Hawaii’s Kilauea Erupts For Its 10th Time Since Last December

Hawaii’s Kilauea erupted for the 10th time since it burst to life on December 23, on Wednesday, February 19. The eruption occurred at the volcano’s summit crater in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. However, it posed no threat to residential areas. The eruption lasted for nearly 13 hours.

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.

Philippines: Alert Level Remains 2 For Kanlaon Volcano 2

Kanlaon Volcano in the Philippines recorded five ash eruptions and nine earthquakes in the past 24 hours. The alert level remained at 2 for "increasing unrest" as of December 4.

US: Pileup Involving 17 Vehicles Shuts Down I-94 In Southwest Michigan

A multiple-vehicle crash shut down I-94 in both directions near Hartford in Van Buren County, Michigan, on Monday, December 2. Michigan State Police reported that one person was critically injured, and they believed driving too fast under whiteout conditions to be a factor in the crash.

Sen. John Kerry

Sen. John Kerry

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Sen. John Kerry, a longtime expert on foreign affairs. U.S. President Barack Obama on Dec. 21, 2012, nominated Kerry as secretary of state in his second term, replacing Hillary Clinton.

U.S. Sen. John Kerry

U.S. Sen. John Kerry

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows U.S. Sen. John Kerry, a Democrat from Massachusetts and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. U.S. President Barack Obama has decided to name Kerry as secretary of state to succeed Hillary Clinton, who is scheduled to step down upon completion of the Obama administration's first term, ABC News reported on Dec. 15, 2012.

Kerry requested for visiting North by minister

Kerry requested for visiting North by minister

NEW YORK, United States - U.S. Sen. John Kerry, a Democrat from Massachusetts and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, answers reporters' questions in New York on March 9, 2012, after meeting at a seminar North Korean Vice Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho, the country's chief envoy to the six-party talks on the North's denuclearization. South Korea's former Unification Minister Lim Dong Won, who also attended the seminar, said on March 20 that Ho requested Kelly to visit North Korea and that Kelly expressed his intention to accept.

Presidential-race masks a sellout for Halloween in N.Y.

Presidential-race masks a sellout for Halloween in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - Masks featuring President George W. Bush (top left), first lady Laura Bush (bottom left), Sen. John Kerry (bottom right) and other political figures sell like hotcakes at a costume store in New York's Greenwich Village ahead of Halloween on Oct. 31.

Presidential-race masks a sellout for Halloween in N.Y.

Presidential-race masks a sellout for Halloween in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - Masks featuring President George W. Bush (top left), first lady Laura Bush (bottom left), Sen. John Kerry (bottom right) and other political figures sell like hotcakes at a costume store in New York's Greenwich Village ahead of Halloween on Oct. 31. (Kyodo)

Kerry requested for visiting North by minister

Kerry requested for visiting North by minister

NEW YORK, United States - U.S. Sen. John Kerry, a Democrat from Massachusetts and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, answers reporters' questions in New York on March 9, 2012, after meeting at a seminar North Korean Vice Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho, the country's chief envoy to the six-party talks on the North's denuclearization. South Korea's former Unification Minister Lim Dong Won, who also attended the seminar, said on March 20 that Ho requested Kelly to visit North Korea and that Kelly expressed his intention to accept. (Kyodo)