US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations 2

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

US: Mid-Missouri Hit by Severe Storms and Possible Tornado, Thousands Lose Power

Severe storms swept through mid-Missouri on Sunday, April 20, prompting tornado warnings and causing widespread damage. A possible tornado in Callaway County injured one person in New Bloomfield. Thousands of customers experienced power outages.

Devastation after floods in N. Korean village

Devastation after floods in N. Korean village

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Photo shows a woman who lives in a tent on Aug. 13, 2012, in a village in Songchon County in South Phyongan Province, North Korea, which was devastated by torrential rain and subsequent floods in July.

Devastation after floods in N. Korean village

Devastation after floods in N. Korean village

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Photo shows devastation on Aug. 13, 2012, in a village in Songchon County in South Phyongan Province, North Korea, which was devastated by torrential rain and subsequent floods in July.

Devastation after floods in N. Korean village

Devastation after floods in N. Korean village

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Photo shows devastation on Aug. 13, 2012, in a village in Songchon County in South Phyongan Province, North Korea, which was devastated by torrential rain and subsequent floods in July.

Devastation after floods in N. Korean village

Devastation after floods in N. Korean village

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Photo shows a woman who lives in a tent on Aug. 13, 2012, in a village in Songchon County in South Phyongan Province, North Korea, which was devastated by torrential rain and subsequent floods in July.

Devastation after floods in N. Korean village

Devastation after floods in N. Korean village

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Photo shows devastation on Aug. 13, 2012, in a village in Songchon County in South Phyongan Province, North Korea, which was devastated by torrential rain and subsequent floods in July.