US: Record Flooding Wreaks Havoc in Washington, Emergency Status Continues

Days of record-breaking flooding in western and central Washington caused widespread evacuations, emergency rescues, and major infrastructure damage. The state remains under a state of emergency, with evacuation orders still in place for tens of thousands of residents. Footage filmed on Thursday, December 11, shows flooding on Old Snohomish Monroe Road.

US: Parts of Kentucky Declare Snow Emergency Amid Severe Weather

Parts of Kentucky issued a snow emergency on Thursday night, December 11, as snowstorms moved through the area, prompting closures or delays for businesses and attractions.

Spanish Steps in Rome, Italy

Spanish Steps in Rome, Italy

A rainy day at the Spanish Steps, a famous 135-step Baroque staircase in the Piazza di Spagna, in Rome, Italy on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spanish Steps in Rome, Italy

Spanish Steps in Rome, Italy

A rainy day at the Spanish Steps, a famous 135-step Baroque staircase in the Piazza di Spagna, in Rome, Italy on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Winter Storm Dumps Heavy Snow on Pennsylvania

A winter storm brought heavy snow to parts of Pennsylvania on Thursday, December 11, with winter weather advisories and a warning remaining in effect for multiple counties.

US: Heavy Lake Effect Snow Hits Upstate New York

Heavy lake effect snow hit Western and Central New York on Thursday, December 11.

US: Heavy Lake Effect Snow Hits Upstate New York 2

Heavy lake effect snow hit Western and Central New York on Thursday, December 11.

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Floodwaters surround a vehicle in Abbotsford, B.C., on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Ethan Cairns /The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Floodwaters surround a vehicle in Abbotsford, B.C., on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Ethan Cairns /The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Chickens are pictured on a property surrounded by floodwaters in Abbotsford B.C., on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Ethan Cairns /The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Vehicles move through a flooded street in Abbotsford B.C., on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Ethan Cairns /The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

A rabbit emerges from a flooded field in Abbotsford B.C., on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Ethan Cairns /The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Floodwaters surround houses in Abbotsford B.C., on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Ethan Cairns /The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Floodwaters surround homes in Abbotsford B.C., on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Ethan Cairns /The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

A building surrounded by water is pictured in Abbotsford B.C., on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Ethan Cairns /The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

A car crosses a flooded street in Abbotsford B.C., on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Ethan Cairns /The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

A car surrounded by floodwaters is pictured in Abbotsford B.C., on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Ethan Cairns /The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Floodwaters surround barns in Abbotsford B.C., on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Ethan Cairns /The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

A semi-truck crosses a flooded street in Abbotsford B.C., on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Ethan Cairns /The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

A man smokes a cigarette while walking to a submerged vehicle during flooding in Abbotsford B.C., on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Ethan Cairns /The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Enviro-Corp Recycling is pictured flooded near the Sumas border crossing in Abbotsford B.C., on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Ethan Cairns /The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

A man rides on a fork lift to save equipment at Enviro-Corp Recycling which flooded near the Sumas border crossing in Abbotsford B.C., on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Ethan Cairns /The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Floodwaters surround homes in Abbotsford B.C., on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Ethan Cairns /The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Buildings on Jem Farms flooded near the Sumas border crossing in Abbotsford B.C., on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Ethan Cairns /The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

A building surrounded by water is pictured in Abbotsford B.C., on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Ethan Cairns /The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

A man walks his dog by a flooded street in Abbotsford B.C., on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Ethan Cairns /The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Enviro-Corp Recycling is pictured flooded near the Sumas border crossing in Abbotsford B.C., on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Ethan Cairns /The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine multiple nominations

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine multiple nominations

Jennifer Wicks McNamara speaks during Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine her nomination for the role of Ambassador to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine multiple nominations

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine multiple nominations

Jennifer Wicks McNamara speaks during Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine her nomination for the role of Ambassador to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine multiple nominations

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine multiple nominations

Frank Weiland speaks during Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine his nomination for the role of Assistant Secretary of State (International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs), in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine multiple nominations

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine multiple nominations

Eric Meyer speaks during Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine his nominations for the role of Ambassador to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine multiple nominations

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine multiple nominations

Jennifer Wicks McNamara speaks during Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine her nomination for the role of Ambassador to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine multiple nominations

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine multiple nominations

Jennifer Wicks McNamara speaks during Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine her nomination for the role of Ambassador to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine multiple nominations

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine multiple nominations

Gregory LoGerfo speaks during Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine his nomination for the role of Coordinator for Counterterrorism, with the rank and status of Ambassador at Large in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine multiple nominations

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine multiple nominations

Jennifer Wicks McNamara speaks during Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine her nomination for the role of Ambassador to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine multiple nominations

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine multiple nominations

Eric Meyer speaks during Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine his nominations for the role of Ambassador to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine multiple nominations

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine multiple nominations

Eric Meyer speaks during Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine his nominations for the role of Ambassador to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine multiple nominations

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine multiple nominations

Eric Meyer speaks during Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine his nominations for the role of Ambassador to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine multiple nominations

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine multiple nominations

Frank Weiland speaks during Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine his nomination for the role of Assistant Secretary of State (International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs), in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine multiple nominations

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine multiple nominations

Gregory LoGerfo speaks during Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine his nomination for the role of Coordinator for Counterterrorism, with the rank and status of Ambassador at Large in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine multiple nominations

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine multiple nominations

Frank Weiland speaks during Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine his nomination for the role of Assistant Secretary of State (International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs), in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on gun violence prevention Hart Senate office building

Press conference on gun violence prevention Hart Senate office building

Family members of gun violence victims hold up their images during a press conference on gun violence prevention in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on gun violence prevention Hart Senate office building

Press conference on gun violence prevention Hart Senate office building

Family members of gun violence victims hold up their images during a press conference on gun violence prevention in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine multiple nominations

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine multiple nominations

Frank Weiland speaks during Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine his nomination for the role of Assistant Secretary of State (International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs), in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine multiple nominations

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine multiple nominations

Gregory LoGerfo speaks during Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine his nomination for the role of Coordinator for Counterterrorism, with the rank and status of Ambassador at Large in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on gun violence prevention Hart Senate office building

Press conference on gun violence prevention Hart Senate office building

United States Senator Chris Murphy (Democrat of Connecticut) speaks alongside family members of gun violence victims during a press conference on gun violence prevention in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on gun violence prevention Hart Senate office building

Press conference on gun violence prevention Hart Senate office building

United States Senator Chris Murphy (Democrat of Connecticut) speaks alongside family members of gun violence victims during a press conference on gun violence prevention in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine multiple nominations

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine multiple nominations

Frank Weiland speaks during Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearings to examine his nomination for the role of Assistant Secretary of State (International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs), in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on gun violence prevention Hart Senate office building

Press conference on gun violence prevention Hart Senate office building

Family members of gun violence victims hold up their images during a press conference on gun violence prevention in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference on gun violence prevention Hart Senate office building

Press conference on gun violence prevention Hart Senate office building

Family members of gun violence victims hold up their images during a press conference on gun violence prevention in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM