US: Wrightwood Hit by Flooding and Debris Flows Amid Christmas Eve Storm

Heavy rains from a powerful Christmas Eve storm caused flooding and multiple debris flows in Wrightwood, California, prompting shelter-in-place and evacuation warnings. Highway 2 is washed out, and fire crews are assisting affected homes. The storm is expected to continue through Christmas, with up to 14 inches of rain in nearby mountains, and residents are urged to avoid travel.

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.

Irie wins silver in Olympic men's 200m backstroke

Irie wins silver in Olympic men's 200m backstroke

LONDON, Britain - The silver medalist Ryosuke Irie (R) of Japan and gold medalist Tyler Clary of the United States pose with their medals during the award ceremony for the men's 200-meter backstroke at the 2012 London Olympics, at the Aquatics Centre on Aug. 2, 2012.

Clary gold, Irie silver in men's 200m backstroke

Clary gold, Irie silver in men's 200m backstroke

LONDON, Britain - Tyler Clary (R) of the United States and Japan's Ryosuke Irie embrace after finishing the men's 200-meter backstroke final at the Aquatics Centre at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 2, 2012. Clary won the gold with an Olympic record of 1 minute, 53.41 seconds and Irie took silver with a time of 1 minute, 53.78 seconds.

Irie wins silver in Olympic men's 200m backstroke

Irie wins silver in Olympic men's 200m backstroke

LONDON, Britain - The silver medalist Ryosuke Irie (R) of Japan celebrates with bronze medalist Ryan Lochte (L) of the United States and gold medalist Tyler Clary of the United States during the award ceremony for the men's 200-meter backstroke at the 2012 London Olympics, at the Aquatics Centre on Aug. 2, 2012.