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.

US: At Least 2 Dead After Small Plane Crashes Into Vehicle On I-75 Near Naples, FL 3

At least two people were dead after a small plane crashed on Interstate 75 near Naples in Collier County, Florida, on Friday, February 9. I-75 was closed in both directions. A private aircraft with five people from the Ohio State University's airport collided with a vehicle on the southbound lanes and burst into flames, according to reports. This is a developing story.

US: At Least 2 Dead After Small Plane Crashes Into Vehicle On I-75 Near Naples, FL 2

At least two people were dead after a small plane crashed on Interstate 75 near Naples in Collier County, Florida, on Friday, February 9. I-75 was closed in both directions. A private aircraft with five people from the Ohio State University's airport collided with a vehicle on the southbound lanes and burst into flames, according to reports. This is a developing story.

Yoko Ono designated as 1st global autism ambassador

Yoko Ono designated as 1st global autism ambassador

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese artist Yoko Ono (2nd from L) and Suzanne Wright (2nd from R), co-founder of Autism Speaks, attend a reception at a hotel in New York on March 31, 2010. Ono accepted a plaque presented by Autism Speaks, a major autism advocacy group, becoming its first global ambassador.

Yoko Ono designated as 1st global autism ambassador

Yoko Ono designated as 1st global autism ambassador

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese artist Yoko Ono (2nd from L) and Suzanne Wright (2nd from R), co-founder of Autism Speaks, attend a reception at a hotel in New York on March 31, 2010. Ono accepted a plaque presented by Autism Speaks, a major autism advocacy group, becoming its first global ambassador. (Kyodo)