New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 3

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

US: Hawaii Hotel Guests Evacuated to Higher Floors Amid Tsunami Threat

A magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's eastern coast on Tuesday, July 29, triggered a tsunami warning for the Hawaiian Islands and prompted evacuations from coastal areas. In O'ahu, hotel guests on lower floors were forced to sleep in the hallway of higher floors for safety.

A Turtle Released Into The Sea At Gnejna Bay - Malta

A Turtle Released Into The Sea At Gnejna Bay - Malta

A turtle is released into the sea at the Gnejna Bay in Mgarr, Malta, on Oct. 25, 2024. Three loggerhead turtles were released back into the sea at the Gnejna Bay on Friday. Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

A Turtle Released Into The Sea At Gnejna Bay - Malta

A Turtle Released Into The Sea At Gnejna Bay - Malta

A turtle is released into the sea at the Gnejna Bay in Mgarr, Malta, on Oct. 25, 2024. Three loggerhead turtles were released back into the sea at the Gnejna Bay on Friday. Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

A Turtle Released Into The Sea At Gnejna Bay - Malta

A Turtle Released Into The Sea At Gnejna Bay - Malta

A turtle is released into the sea at the Gnejna Bay in Mgarr, Malta, on Oct. 25, 2024. Three loggerhead turtles were released back into the sea at the Gnejna Bay on Friday. Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

A Turtle Released Into The Sea At Gnejna Bay - Malta

A Turtle Released Into The Sea At Gnejna Bay - Malta

A turtle is released into the sea at the Gnejna Bay in Mgarr, Malta, on Oct. 25, 2024. Three loggerhead turtles were released back into the sea at the Gnejna Bay on Friday. Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

A Turtle Released Into The Sea At Gnejna Bay - Malta

A Turtle Released Into The Sea At Gnejna Bay - Malta

A turtle is released into the sea at the Gnejna Bay in Mgarr, Malta, on Oct. 25, 2024. Three loggerhead turtles were released back into the sea at the Gnejna Bay on Friday. Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turtles Hatching - Malta

Turtles Hatching - Malta

A newly-hatched turtle crawls to the sea at Golden Bay in Mellieha, Malta, August 20, 2024. More than 30 turtles hatched out here Tuesday night. Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turtles Hatching - Malta

Turtles Hatching - Malta

A newly-hatched turtle crawls to the sea at Golden Bay in Mellieha, Malta, August 20, 2024. More than 30 turtles hatched out here Tuesday night. Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Strong Winter Storm Brings Blizzard Conditions To Sierra Nevada 3

A strong winter storm hit the Sierra Nevada on Friday, March 1, bringing heavy snow and high winds. Blizzard Warnings were issued for the area, including Lake Tahoe and eastern Nevada. The Sierra Avalanche Center warned that the danger of avalanches was high. Yosemite National Park and many ski resorts in the region announced they were closing at least for the day.

MALTA-MANIKATA-TURTLES-RELEASE

MALTA-MANIKATA-TURTLES-RELEASE

(231017) -- MANIKATA (MALTA), Oct. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A turtle is released into the sea at the Golden Bay in Manikata, Malta, on Oct. 17, 2023. A total of three turtles were released back into the sea after rehabilitation by students here on Tuesday. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

MALTA-MANIKATA-TURTLES-RELEASE

MALTA-MANIKATA-TURTLES-RELEASE

(231017) -- MANIKATA (MALTA), Oct. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A turtle is released into the sea at the Golden Bay in Manikata, Malta, on Oct. 17, 2023. A total of three turtles were released back into the sea after rehabilitation by students here on Tuesday. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

MALTA-MANIKATA-TURTLES-RELEASE

MALTA-MANIKATA-TURTLES-RELEASE

(231017) -- MANIKATA (MALTA), Oct. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students prepare to release a turtle into the sea at the Golden Bay in Manikata, Malta, on Oct. 17, 2023. A total of three turtles were released back into the sea after rehabilitation by students here on Tuesday. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

MALTA-MANIKATA-TURTLES-RELEASE

MALTA-MANIKATA-TURTLES-RELEASE

(231017) -- MANIKATA (MALTA), Oct. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A turtle is released into the sea at the Golden Bay in Manikata, Malta, on Oct. 17, 2023. A total of three turtles were released back into the sea after rehabilitation by students here on Tuesday. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

MALTA-MANIKATA-TURTLES-RELEASE

MALTA-MANIKATA-TURTLES-RELEASE

(231017) -- MANIKATA (MALTA), Oct. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A turtle is released into the sea at the Golden Bay in Manikata, Malta, on Oct. 17, 2023. A total of three turtles were released back into the sea after rehabilitation by students here on Tuesday. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

Urban Animal Album

Urban Animal Album

OSAKA, Japan - A loggerhead sea turtle named Yu swims with artificially produced fins at Suma Aqualife Park in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, on March 12, 2014. The turtle was found in the sea south of Osaka Bay, with part of its fore fins believed to be bitten off by a shark.

Ishikawa makes cut in Masters warm-up

Ishikawa makes cut in Masters warm-up

ORLANDO, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa discovers a turtle waiting at the 13th hole in the second round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida, on March 26, 2010. Ishikawa shot a 2-under 70 to make the cut, moving up from a tie for 76th to a tie for 44th with an even-par 144 total.

Japanese rookie Ueda finishes tied for 5th at SBS Open

Japanese rookie Ueda finishes tied for 5th at SBS Open

KAHUKU, Hawaii - LPGA legend Annika Sorenstam (L), the winner, speaks to Japanese rookie Momoko Ueda (R), who tied for fifth, at the end of the season-opening SBS Open at Turtle Bay on Feb. 16.

Japanese rookie Ueda finishes tied for 5th at SBS Open

Japanese rookie Ueda finishes tied for 5th at SBS Open

KAHUKU, Hawaii - Japanese rookie Momoko Ueda responds to the galleries at the end of the SBS Open at Turtle Bay on Feb. 16. The 21-year-old LPGA rookie shot a 1-under 71 in the final round to tie for fifth.

Miyazato misses cut at season-opening SBS Open in Hawaii

Miyazato misses cut at season-opening SBS Open in Hawaii

KAHUKU, Hawaii - Japan's Ai Miyazato missed the cut after the second round of the season-opening SBS Open at Turtle Bay in Hawaii on Feb. 15.

Rookie Ueda moves into title contention at SBS Open

Rookie Ueda moves into title contention at SBS Open

KAHUKU, Hawaii - Japanese rookie Momoko Ueda acknowledges the gallery after a birdie at the 18th hole in the second round of the season-opening SBS Open at Turtle Bay in Hawaii on Feb. 15. She gained a 5-under-par 67 to move into title contention.

Sorenstam at SBS Open

Sorenstam at SBS Open

KAHUKU, United States - LPGA legend Annika Sorenstam speaks at a press conference prior to the start of SBS Open at the Turtle Bay Palmer Course in Kahuku, Hawaii, on Feb. 13.

Miyazato and Ueda at SBS Open

Miyazato and Ueda at SBS Open

KAHUKU, United States - Ai Miyazato of Japan speaks with her partners during a pro-am round of SBS Open at the Turtle Bay Palmer Course in Kahuku, Hawaii, on Feb. 13.

Miyazato and Ueda at SBS Open

Miyazato and Ueda at SBS Open

KAHUKU, United States - Momoko Ueda of Japan munches an apple prior to the start of a pro-am round of SBS Open at the Turtle Bay Palmer Course in Kahuku, Hawaii, on Feb. 13.

Creamer wins SBS Open

Creamer wins SBS Open

KAHUKU, United States - American Paula Creamer holds up the trophy she captured at the U.S. LPGA Tour's season-opening SBS Open at Turtle Bay Resort's Palmer Course on Feb. 17.

Miyazato misses cut at SBS Open

Miyazato misses cut at SBS Open

KAHUKU, Hawaii - Japan's Ai Miyazato missed the cut by three strokes at the U.S. LPGA Tour's season-opening SBS Open at Turtle Bay Resort's Palmer Course after shooting a 4-over-par 76 on Feb. 16.

S. Korea's Kim wins SBS Open golf

S. Korea's Kim wins SBS Open golf

KAHUKU, Hawaii - Kim Joo Mi of South Korea holds up her trophy after winning the season-opening SBS Open at the Arnold Palmer Course at the Turtle Bay Gold Resort in Oahu, Hawaii, on Feb. 18.

Miyazato finishes 48th on LPGA rookie debut

Miyazato finishes 48th on LPGA rookie debut

KAHUKU, Hawaii - Japan's Ai Miyazato finished a disappointing 48th on her LPGA Tour rookie debut at the season-opening SBS Open at the Arnold Palmer Course at the Turtle Bay Gold Resort in Oahu, Hawaii, on Feb. 18.

Miyazato joins SBS Open in Hawaii

Miyazato joins SBS Open in Hawaii

KAHUKU, United States - Japan's Shinobu Moromizato begins at the 10th hole on the first day of the SBS Open at the Arnold Palmer Course of the Turtle Bay Gold Resort in Oahu, Hawaii, on Feb. 16.

Miyazato joins SBS Open in Hawaii

Miyazato joins SBS Open in Hawaii

KAHUKU, United States - Japan's Ai Miyazato tees off at the 10th hole on the first day of the SBS Open at the Arnold Palmer Course of the Turtle Bay Gold Resort in Oahu, Hawaii, on Feb. 16.

Miyazato, Moromizoto tune up for SBS Open

Miyazato, Moromizoto tune up for SBS Open

KAHUKU, United States - Japan's Shinobu Moromizato looks relaxed during her practice on Feb. 14 ahead of the SBS Open beginning at the Arnold Palmer Course of the Turtle Bay Gold Resort in Oahu, Hawaii, on Feb. 16.

Miyazato, Moromizoto tune up for SBS Open

Miyazato, Moromizoto tune up for SBS Open

KAHUKU, United States - Japan's Ai Miyazato practices her approach shot on Feb. 14 ahead of the SBS Open beginning at the Arnold Palmer Course of the Turtle Bay Gold Resort in Oahu, Hawaii, on Feb. 16.

MALTA-MANIKATA-TURTLE RELEASE

MALTA-MANIKATA-TURTLE RELEASE

(221028) -- MANIKATA, Oct. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A turtle is released into the sea at the Golden Bay in Manikata, Malta, Oct. 27, 2022. The turtle was released back into the sea by students on Thursday after rehabilitation. It was rescued off the island of Gozo last December. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

MALTA-MANIKATA-TURTLE RELEASE

MALTA-MANIKATA-TURTLE RELEASE

(221028) -- MANIKATA, Oct. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A turtle is released into the sea at the Golden Bay in Manikata, Malta, Oct. 27, 2022. The turtle was released back into the sea by students on Thursday after rehabilitation. It was rescued off the island of Gozo last December. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

MALTA-MANIKATA-TURTLE RELEASE

MALTA-MANIKATA-TURTLE RELEASE

(221028) -- MANIKATA, Oct. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A turtle is released into the sea at the Golden Bay in Manikata, Malta, Oct. 27, 2022. The turtle was released back into the sea by students on Thursday after rehabilitation. It was rescued off the island of Gozo last December. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

MALTA-MANIKATA-TURTLE RELEASE

MALTA-MANIKATA-TURTLE RELEASE

(221028) -- MANIKATA, Oct. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A turtle is released into the sea at the Golden Bay in Manikata, Malta, Oct. 27, 2022. The turtle was released back into the sea by students on Thursday after rehabilitation. It was rescued off the island of Gozo last December. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

Turtle released back to sea in Malta

STORY: Turtle released back to sea in Malta DATELINE: Oct. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:03 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the turtle released back to the sea STORYLINE: A turtle was released back to the sea at Golden Bay in Malta on Thursday. Following a 10-month rehabilitation, the 5-year-old turtle was released back into the water by students taking part in the Young Reports for the Environment initiative and in the presence of Environment Minister Miriam Dalli. The turtle had been rescued off the island of Gozo last December after ingesting hooks, nylon and even a flipper found in the sea. An average of 50 turtles are rescued every year in Maltese waters. Eight turtles are currently undergoing treatment. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Valletta. (XHTV)

Injured turtle released to sea after recovery in Malta

STORY: Injured turtle released to sea after recovery in Malta DATELINE: July 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: MANIKATA, Malta CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of releasing the turtle to the sea STORYLINE: A 19-year-old male turtle, named Yvonne, was released to sea on Friday at the Golden Bay in Manikata, Malta, after recovering from long-time treatment. The turtle was rescued on Sept. 23, 2021, on Malta's Gozo Island, with a hook and lines in its stomach. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Manikata, Malta. (XHTV)

MALTA-MANIKATA-TURTLE-RELEASE

MALTA-MANIKATA-TURTLE-RELEASE

(220709) -- MANIKATA, July 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A turtle is released to the sea at the Golden Bay in Manikata, Malta, July 8, 2022. A male turtle named Yvonne was released to sea on Friday after recovering from long-time treatment since it was rescued in last September. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

MALTA-MANIKATA-TURTLE-RELEASE

MALTA-MANIKATA-TURTLE-RELEASE

(220709) -- MANIKATA, July 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A turtle is released to the sea at the Golden Bay in Manikata, Malta, July 8, 2022. A male turtle named Yvonne was released to sea on Friday after recovering from long-time treatment since it was rescued in last September. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

MALTA-MANIKATA-TURTLE-RELEASE

MALTA-MANIKATA-TURTLE-RELEASE

(220709) -- MANIKATA, July 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A turtle is released to the sea at the Golden Bay in Manikata, Malta, July 8, 2022. A male turtle named Yvonne was released to sea on Friday after recovering from long-time treatment since it was rescued in last September. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

MALTA-MANIKATA-TURTLE-RELEASE

MALTA-MANIKATA-TURTLE-RELEASE

(220709) -- MANIKATA, July 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A turtle is released to the sea at the Golden Bay in Manikata, Malta, July 8, 2022. A male turtle named Yvonne was released to sea on Friday after recovering from long-time treatment since it was rescued in last September. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

Miyazato, Moromizoto tune up for SBS Open

Miyazato, Moromizoto tune up for SBS Open

KAHUKU, United States - Japan's Shinobu Moromizato looks relaxed during her practice on Feb. 14 ahead of the SBS Open beginning at the Arnold Palmer Course of the Turtle Bay Gold Resort in Oahu, Hawaii, on Feb. 16. (Kyodo)

Miyazato, Moromizoto tune up for SBS Open

Miyazato, Moromizoto tune up for SBS Open

KAHUKU, United States - Japan's Ai Miyazato practices her approach shot on Feb. 14 ahead of the SBS Open beginning at the Arnold Palmer Course of the Turtle Bay Gold Resort in Oahu, Hawaii, on Feb. 16. (Kyodo)

Miyazato joins SBS Open in Hawaii

Miyazato joins SBS Open in Hawaii

KAHUKU, United States - Japan's Shinobu Moromizato begins at the 10th hole on the first day of the SBS Open at the Arnold Palmer Course of the Turtle Bay Gold Resort in Oahu, Hawaii, on Feb. 16. (Kyodo)

S. Korea's Kim wins SBS Open golf

S. Korea's Kim wins SBS Open golf

KAHUKU, Hawaii - Kim Joo Mi of South Korea holds up her trophy after winning the season-opening SBS Open at the Arnold Palmer Course at the Turtle Bay Gold Resort in Oahu, Hawaii, on Feb. 18. (Kyodo)

Miyazato finishes 48th on LPGA rookie debut

Miyazato finishes 48th on LPGA rookie debut

KAHUKU, Hawaii - Japan's Ai Miyazato finished a disappointing 48th on her LPGA Tour rookie debut at the season-opening SBS Open at the Arnold Palmer Course at the Turtle Bay Gold Resort in Oahu, Hawaii, on Feb. 18. (Kyodo)

Miyazato misses cut at SBS Open

Miyazato misses cut at SBS Open

KAHUKU, Hawaii - Japan's Ai Miyazato missed the cut by three strokes at the U.S. LPGA Tour's season-opening SBS Open at Turtle Bay Resort's Palmer Course after shooting a 4-over-par 76 on Feb. 16. (Kyodo)

Creamer wins SBS Open

Creamer wins SBS Open

KAHUKU, United States - American Paula Creamer holds up the trophy she captured at the U.S. LPGA Tour's season-opening SBS Open at Turtle Bay Resort's Palmer Course on Feb. 17. (Kyodo)

Miyazato and Ueda at SBS Open

Miyazato and Ueda at SBS Open

KAHUKU, United States - Ai Miyazato of Japan speaks with her partners during a pro-am round of SBS Open at the Turtle Bay Palmer Course in Kahuku, Hawaii, on Feb. 13. (Kyodo)