Dominican Republic: Tropical Storm Melissa Batters, Causing Damage and Disruptions 2

Tropical Storm Melissa swept through the Dominican Republic, toppling trees, traffic lights, and triggering small landslides. Authorities closed schools and government offices across several provinces as the storm disrupted water systems and threatened severe flooding. Melissa is expected to strengthen into a Category 4 hurricane this weekend as it lashes the Caribbean with heavy rain and destructive winds.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

San Diego Padres pitcher Yuki Matsui throws against Tyler Black (7) of the Milwaukee Brewers in a spring training baseball game in Peoria, Arizona, on March 17, 2025.

US: Deadly Tornadoes Sweep Through Tennessee, Causing Widespread Damage

Tornadoes swept through eastern Tennessee on Thursday, February 6, killing a mother and daughter, injuring at least three others, and causing widespread damage in the area. This video captures the storm in Rickman, Overton County, amid a tornado warning.

White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Holds Press Briefing

White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Holds Press Briefing

Vanessa Tyler, a reporter with Black Information Network, appears to be muted on her computer when trying to ask question during a press briefing with White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre at the White House in Washington, DC, on Friday, July 30, 2021. Photo by Sarah Silbiger/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Grounded: Unaccompanied Minors (2006)

Grounded: Unaccompanied Minors (2006)

Tyler James Williams, Gina Mantegna, Lewis Black, Quinn Shephard & Dyllan Christopher Characters: Charlie,Grace Conrad,Oliver,Donna Malone & Spencer Davenport Film: Grounded : Unaccompanied Minors (2006) Director: Paul Feig 07 December 2006 From left to right: Charlie (TYLER JAMES WILLIAMS), Grace (GINA MANTEGNA), Oliver Porter (LEWIS BLACK), Donna (QUINN SHEPHARD), Spencer (DYLLAN CHRISTOPHER) and Zach Van Bourke (WILMER VALDERRAMA, back to camera) in Warner Bros. Pictures

Grounded: Unaccompanied Minors (2006)

Grounded: Unaccompanied Minors (2006)

Tyler James Williams, Brett Kelly, Gina Mantegna, Dyllan Christopher, Quinn Shephard, Wilmer Valderrama & Lewis Black Characters: Charlie,Timothy 'Beef' Wellington,Grace Conrad,Spencer Davenport,Donna Malone,Zach Van Bourke & Oliver Film: Grounded : Unaccompanied Minors (2006) Director: Paul Feig 07 December 2006 From left to right: Charlie (TYLER JAMES WILLIAMS), Beef (BRETT KELLY), Grace (GINA MANTEGNA), Spencer (DYLLAN CHRISTOPHER) and Donna (QUINN SHEPHARD) raise the ire of Passenger Relations Manager Oliver Porter (LEWIS BLACK, right) and his assistant Zach Van Bourke (WILMER VALDERRAMA) and in Warner Bros. Pictures