Ireland: Long Queues at Petrol Stations Across Country as Fuel Protests Continue

Fuel shortages spread across parts of Ireland on Thursday, April 9, as nationwide protests entered their third day, blocking access to key supply terminals including the country's only oil refinery. Long queues formed at filling stations across multiple regions, with some running out of petrol and diesel entirely. Some stations began limiting purchases as panic buying compounded the crisis triggered by rising fuel costs.

Rare Solar Storm Triggers Northern Lights Across Europe and North America

A powerful geomagnetic storm triggered by one of the strongest solar eruptions in more than 20 years lit up skies across large parts of Europe and North America on Monday night, January 19. The rare event allowed the northern lights to be seen far south of their usual range, including in parts of the United States, the UK, Germany, and Switzerland, according to NOAA.

US: Frigid Cold Airmass Grips Southeastern Region, Triggers Widespread Freeze Warnings 2

A frigid cold airmass brought colder weather across the eastern two thirds of the U.S., affecting millions of people. The National Weather Service issued widespread Winter Storm Warning and Freeze Warning on Monday, November 10. The southeastern region, including Florida, suffered in unseasonable cold.

US: Raging Eaton Fire Spreads Quickly Claiming Lives And Forcing Evacuations 3

The Eaton Fire, raging in the Angeles National Forest near Altadena and Pasadena, erupted on Tuesday night, January 7, and burned over 10,600 acres by the next day. The fast-moving blaze has claimed five lives, destroyed hundreds of structures, and prompted evacuations for more than 32,500 residents in the area.

US: Raging Eaton Fire Spreads Quickly Claiming Lives And Forcing Evacuations

The Eaton Fire, raging in the Angeles National Forest near Altadena and Pasadena, erupted on Tuesday night, January 7, and burned over 10,600 acres by the next day. The fast-moving blaze has claimed five lives, destroyed hundreds of structures, and prompted evacuations for more than 32,500 residents in the area.

US: Raging Eaton Fire Spreads Quickly Claiming Lives And Forcing Evacuations 2

The Eaton Fire, raging in the Angeles National Forest near Altadena and Pasadena, erupted on Tuesday night, January 7, and burned over 10,600 acres by the next day. The fast-moving blaze has claimed five lives, destroyed hundreds of structures, and prompted evacuations for more than 32,500 residents in the area.

US: Evacuation Orders Issued As Airport Fire Grows Rapidly In Orange County, California 7

A fast-moving brush fire dubbed the Airport fire, broke out in Trabuco Canyon in Orange County, Southern California. The blaze grew to burn about 2,000 acres on Monday, September 9, prompting evacuation orders for nearby areas.

American, oneworld members propose $2 bil. aid package for JAL

American, oneworld members propose $2 bil. aid package for JAL

TOKYO, Japan - Tom Horton, chief financial officer of American Airlines Inc., speaks about the company's financial aid plan for struggling Japan Airlines Corp. during a news conference at a hotel in Tokyo on Jan. 12, 2010. Horton said American and other key oneworld alliance members are ready to offer $2 billion in commercial benefits to JAL.

American team prepared to invest $1.1 bil. in JAL

American team prepared to invest $1.1 bil. in JAL

TOKYO, Japan - Tom Horton, chief financial officer of American Airlines Inc., speaks at a news conference at a hotel in Tokyo on Dec. 3, 2009. Horton said American Airlines is prepared to invest up to $1.1 billion in struggling Japan Airlines Corp. together with its global oneworld alliance members and private-equity firm TPG Inc.

Apache War Smoke film (1952)

Apache War Smoke film (1952)

Barbara Ruick & Robert Horton Characters: Nancy Dekker, Tom Herrera Film: Apache War Smoke (1952) Director: Harold F. Kress 25 September 1952 Date: 25-Sep-52

American, oneworld members propose $2 bil. aid package for JAL

American, oneworld members propose $2 bil. aid package for JAL

TOKYO, Japan - Tom Horton, chief financial officer of American Airlines Inc., speaks about the company's financial aid plan for struggling Japan Airlines Corp. during a news conference at a hotel in Tokyo on Jan. 12, 2010. Horton said American and other key oneworld alliance members are ready to offer $2 billion in commercial benefits to JAL. (Kyodo)

American team prepared to invest $1.1 bil. in JAL

American team prepared to invest $1.1 bil. in JAL

TOKYO, Japan - Tom Horton, chief financial officer of American Airlines Inc., speaks at a news conference at a hotel in Tokyo on Dec. 3, 2009. Horton said American Airlines is prepared to invest up to $1.1 billion in struggling Japan Airlines Corp. together with its global oneworld alliance members and private-equity firm TPG Inc. (Kyodo)