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US: Secret Service Shoots Armed Man Near White House, Bystander Wounded

Secret Service agents shot and wounded an armed man near the White House on Monday, May 4 after he fired at officers. A 15-year-old bystander was grazed but sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The episode began around 3:30 p.m. near the intersection of 15th Street Southwest and Independence Avenue, when officers approached the man, who then fled on foot and fired at them. President Trump was inside the White House and was not in danger. No law enforcement officers were injured. The shooting came just over a week after a separate armed attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

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US: Southwest Missouri Hit by Violent Weather With Hail, Causing Power Outages

Southwest Missouri was battered by severe weather on April 28, with violent storms bringing baseball-sized hail, thousands of power outages, property damage, and tornado warnings across the region.

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US: Tornadoes Spotted Near Foraker, Oklahoma

Tornadoes were spotted a few miles west-southwest of Foraker, Oklahoma on Sunday, April 26 as severe weather with tornado warnings and watches continued for several days in the state.

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US: Aerial Footage Shows Firefighting Near St. Augustine Amid Florida Wildfires

Wildfires have increased across Florida as dry, windy conditions continued to fuel fire danger statewide, with active fires burning nearly 13,000 acres as of Tuesday, April 21, mostly in the northern half of the state. This video, captured from an aircraft at 8,000 feet, shows firefighting operations southwest of St. Augustine, Florida, as red flag warnings and burn restrictions expanded across the region.

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US: Ominous Shelf Cloud Looms Over Bowling Green, Kentucky

An ominous shelf cloud loomed over Bowling Green, Kentucky on Thursday, April 16, amid a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for the area.

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US: Artemis II Launch Spotted From Plane Window at Liftoff

NASA's Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, marking humanity's first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo 17 in 1972. The SLS (Space Launch System) rocket carried four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen — on a 10-day lunar flyby.

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US: Snowstorm Blankets Denver Metro and Front Range 3

A winter storm brought several inches of snow to the Denver metro and Front Range from late Tuesday, December 2, into Wednesday, December 3, marking the first significant snowstorm of the season in the area.

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US: Thunderstorm Brings Hail to Las Vegas Valley 2

A thunderstorm swept through Las Vegas Valley on Wednesday, November 19, bringing brief-heavy rain, pea-sized hail, and lightning.

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US: Thunderstorm Brings Hail to Las Vegas Valley

A thunderstorm swept through Las Vegas Valley on Wednesday, November 19, bringing brief-heavy rain, pea-sized hail, and lightning.

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US: Aircraft Deiced at Rochester Airport as Lake-Effect Snow Impacts Western NY

Workers deiced aircraft at Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) in Rochester, New York, on November 10, 2025, around 2:00 p.m., as lake-effect snow impacts the region.

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US: Flooding Leaves 2 Homes Lost, Disaster Emergency Declared in Southwest CO

At least two homes were lost, and hundreds of homes were evacuated after unprecedented flooding swept through southwestern Colorado over the weekend. Gov. Jared Polis declared a disaster emergency for La Plata and Archuleta counties on Sunday, October 12.

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US: Heavy Rain Sweeps Florida Amid Stationary Front and Low-Pressure System

Moist air is flowing into Florida due to a stationary front and a low-pressure system, bringing widespread heavy rain across the state. On Saturday, August 23, significant rainfall was observed statewide, with several inches recorded along the west coast and in the southwest.

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US: Flight to Dallas Flies Over Storm, Amazes Passengers

A Southwest Airlines flight from New York to Dallas encountered a storm about an hour before landing. A passenger captured video of lightning flashing beneath thick clouds.

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US: Forsyth Fire Rages in Southwest Utah, Prompting Closures and Evacuations 2

The Forsyth Fire grew to nearly 6,000 acres, destroying over a dozen homes and prompting evacuations in Pinto and Grass Valley on Sunday, June 23.

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US: Forsyth Fire Rages in Southwest Utah, Prompting Closures and Evacuations

The Forsyth Fire grew to nearly 6,000 acres, destroying over a dozen homes and prompting evacuations in Pinto and Grass Valley on Sunday, June 23.

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US: Massive Low-Hanging Cloud Spotted Amid Violent Storm in Wichita

A large, low-hanging cloud was captured southwest of Wichita on the morning of Tuesday, June 17, as a violent storm caused damage across the city and surrounding areas.

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US: Low Visibility and Dangerous Driving Conditions as Dust Storm Hits Texas and New Mexico

Strong winds swept across Texas and New Mexico on March 6, prompting a dust storm warning due to low visibility and hazardous driving conditions. The National Weather Service issued the warning until 5 p.m., citing the dangers posed by blowing dust.

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US: Dust Storms Blanket Texas as Severe Weather Hits Southern Plains

Powerful storms bringing strong winds swept through the southern Plains on Tuesday, March 4, whipping up dust storms in Texas, causing near-zero visibility and road closures.

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US: Dust Storms Slam Texas and New Mexico, Causing Travel Hazardous 3

Powerful winds whipped up dust storms across Texas and New Mexico on Monday, March 3, reducing visibility and forcing highway closures. A dust storm warning and a blowing dust advisory were in effect in the area.

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US: Dust Storms Slam Texas and New Mexico, Causing Travel Hazardous 2

Powerful winds whipped up dust storms across Texas and New Mexico on Monday, March 3, reducing visibility and forcing highway closures. A dust storm warning and a blowing dust advisory were in effect in the area.

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US: Dust Storms Slam Texas and New Mexico, Causing Travel Hazardous

Powerful winds whipped up dust storms across Texas and New Mexico on Monday, March 3, reducing visibility and forcing highway closures. A dust storm warning and a blowing dust advisory were in effect in the area.

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US: Pileup Involving 17 Vehicles Shuts Down I-94 In Southwest Michigan

A multiple-vehicle crash shut down I-94 in both directions near Hartford in Van Buren County, Michigan, on Monday, December 2. Michigan State Police reported that one person was critically injured, and they believed driving too fast under whiteout conditions to be a factor in the crash.

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US: 1 Home Lost As Callahan Fire Rages In Southwest Reno

The Callahan Fire, a fast-moving brush fire, broke out in the Callahan Ranch area of Reno, Nevada, on Monday, November 11. The fire destroyed a home and multiple outbuildings, prompting evacuation orders, road closures, and leaving thousands of residents without power.

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US: Fireball Spotted Streaking Across Southwest Night Skies

A mysterious light was spotted streaking across the night sky over the Southwest U.S. on Saturday, November 9. The source of the light was one of the Starlink satellites, which are designed to break up in the sky, according to reports.

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US: Alaska Airlines Plane Aborts Takeoff To Avoid Collision At Nashville Airport

An Alaska Airlines plane aborted a takeoff from Nashville International Airport on Thursday, September 12 to avoid colliding with a Southwest Airlines jet which was cleared to cross the end of the runway. There is no injuries, but the Alaska plane's tires blew.

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US: Storm System Brings Tornadoes, Hail To Oklahoma 2

A storm system brought tornadoes and hail to southwest Oklahoma on Thursday, May 23. The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for several counties. This video shows a tornado confirmed in Jackson County, southwestern part of the state.

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US: Storm System Brings Tornadoes, Hail To Oklahoma 3

A storm system brought tornadoes and hail to southwest Oklahoma on Thursday, May 23. The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for several counties. This video shows a possible tornado seen from Eldorado, Jackson County.

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US: Storm System Brings Tornadoes, Hail To Oklahoma

A storm system brought tornadoes and hail to southwest Oklahoma on Thursday, May 23. The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for several counties. This video shows a possible tornado in Olustee, Jackson County, in the southwestern part of the state.

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US: Multiple Tornadoes Rip Through Southwest Iowa 2

Several tornadoes tore through southwest Iowa on Tuesday, May 21, leaving multiple dead and a trail of destruction. This video shows a possible tornado near Villisca.

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US: Multiple Tornadoes Rip Through Southwest Iowa 3

Several tornadoes tore through southwest Iowa on Tuesday, May 21 leaving multiple dead and a trail of destruction. This video shows a possible tornado captured near Red Oak.

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US: Multiple Tornadoes Rip Through Southwest Iowa 5

Several tornadoes tore through southwest Iowa on Tuesday, May 21 leaving multiple dead and a trail of destruction. This video shows a possible tornado captured near Red Oak.

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US: Multiple Tornadoes Rip Through Southwest Iowa 4

Several tornadoes tore through southwest Iowa on Tuesday, May 21 leaving multiple dead and a trail of destruction. This video shows a possible tornado captured near Red Oak.

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US: Multiple Tornadoes Rip Through Southwest Iowa 8

Several tornadoes tore through southwest Iowa on Tuesday, May 21 leaving multiple dead and a trail of destruction.

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US: Multiple Tornadoes Rip Through Southwest Iowa 6

Several tornadoes tore through southwest Iowa on Tuesday, May 21 leaving multiple dead and a trail of destruction. This video shows a possible tornado captured near Red Oak.

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US: Multiple Tornadoes Rip Through Southwest Iowa 7

Several tornadoes tore through southwest Iowa on Tuesday, May 21, leaving multiple dead and a trail of destruction.

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US: Multiple Tornadoes Rip Through Southwest Iowa

Several tornadoes tore through southwest Iowa on Tuesday, May 21 leaving a trail of destruction. This video shows a possible tornado near Corning.

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US: Severe Thunderstorm Brings Strong Winds And Hail To Southwest Tennessee

A severe thunderstorm moved into southwestern Tennessee on Tuesday, May 14, bringing strong winds and pea-sized hail. The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of the area.

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US: Severe Storms Lash Southwest Louisiana

Severe storms hit southwest Louisiana on early Wednesday, April 10, with strong winds and rain. Power outage affected thousand of households. This video shows lashing winds and rain in Lake Charles, LA.

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US Carries Out Its First Aid Airdrop In Gaza

Handout photo dated March 1, 2024 shows over 38,000 Meals Ready to Eat and water destined for an airdrop over Gaza are loaded aboard a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia March 1, 2024. The US has carried out its first airdrop of humanitarian aid for Gaza, with more than 30,000 meals parachuted in by three military planes. The operation, carried out jointly with Jordan's air force, was the first of many announced by President Joe Biden. He promised to step up aid after at least 112 people were killed as crowds rushed a convoy on Thursday. The airdrop comes as a top US official said the framework of a deal for a six-week ceasefire in Gaza was in place. Photo by U.S. Air Forces Central Public Affairs via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Carries Out Its First Aid Airdrop In Gaza

Handout photo dated March 1, 2024 shows U.S. Air Force aerial port Airmen load pallets of food and water destined for an airdrop over Gaza aboard a C-130J Super Hercules at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The US has carried out its first airdrop of humanitarian aid for Gaza, with more than 30,000 meals parachuted in by three military planes. The operation, carried out jointly with Jordan's air force, was the first of many announced by President Joe Biden. He promised to step up aid after at least 112 people were killed as crowds rushed a convoy on Thursday. The airdrop comes as a top US official said the framework of a deal for a six-week ceasefire in Gaza was in place. Photo by U.S. Air Forces Central Public Affairs via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Carries Out Its First Aid Airdrop In Gaza

Handout photo dated March 1, 2024 shows a U.S. Army Soldier secures straps on humanitarian aid pallets at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The US has carried out its first airdrop of humanitarian aid for Gaza, with more than 30,000 meals parachuted in by three military planes. The operation, carried out jointly with Jordan's air force, was the first of many announced by President Joe Biden. He promised to step up aid after at least 112 people were killed as crowds rushed a convoy on Thursday. The airdrop comes as a top US official said the framework of a deal for a six-week ceasefire in Gaza was in place. Photo by U.S. Air Forces Central Public Affairs via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Carries Out Its First Aid Airdrop In Gaza

Handout photo dated March 1, 2024 shows humanitarian aid pallets rigged with parachutes for airdrop aboard a C-130J Super Hercules are loaded and prepared for takeoff at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The US has carried out its first airdrop of humanitarian aid for Gaza, with more than 30,000 meals parachuted in by three military planes. The operation, carried out jointly with Jordan's air force, was the first of many announced by President Joe Biden. He promised to step up aid after at least 112 people were killed as crowds rushed a convoy on Thursday. The airdrop comes as a top US official said the framework of a deal for a six-week ceasefire in Gaza was in place. Photo by U.S. Air Forces Central Public Affairs via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Carries Out Its First Aid Airdrop In Gaza

Handout photo dated March 1, 2024 shows Humanitarian aid pallets rigged with parachutes for airdrop aboard a C-130J Super Hercules are prepared for takeoff at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The US has carried out its first airdrop of humanitarian aid for Gaza, with more than 30,000 meals parachuted in by three military planes. The operation, carried out jointly with Jordan's air force, was the first of many announced by President Joe Biden. He promised to step up aid after at least 112 people were killed as crowds rushed a convoy on Thursday. The airdrop comes as a top US official said the framework of a deal for a six-week ceasefire in Gaza was in place. Photo by U.S. Air Forces Central Public Affairs via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Carries Out Its First Aid Airdrop In Gaza

Handout photo dated March 2, 2024 shows U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules loaded with humanitarian aid bound for airdrop over Gaza takes off from an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The US has carried out its first airdrop of humanitarian aid for Gaza, with more than 30,000 meals parachuted in by three military planes. The operation, carried out jointly with Jordan's air force, was the first of many announced by President Joe Biden. He promised to step up aid after at least 112 people were killed as crowds rushed a convoy on Thursday. The airdrop comes as a top US official said the framework of a deal for a six-week ceasefire in Gaza was in place. Photo by U.S. Air Forces Central Public Affairs via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Severe Thunderstorm Brings Lightning And Hail To Chicago Metropolitan Area

A severe thunderstorm moved through parts of the Midwest on Thursday, February 8, bringing tornado threats, intense lightning, and hail. Tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Wisconsin and thousands of homes were left without power. This video shows hail hitting the Chicago metropolitan area.

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US: Snowstorm Hits Utah, Valley Areas See Snow Accumulations

A storm rolled across much of Utah on Wednesday, February 7, bringing rain and heavy snow. Weather authorities said the storm could last through Friday. An avalanche warning was issued for southwest and central Utah mountain ranges through Thursday morning on top of winter weather advisories for mountains across the state. Valley areas in the north also saw rain turn to snow due to cold air moving in.

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-WORLD'S HIGHEST BRIDGE-RURAL INN (CN)

(230820) -- LIUPANSHUI, Aug. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ma Xuanjun talks about the Beipanjiang Bridge and his hometown to tourists in Longjing Village of Liupanshui City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 16, 2023. Sitting over 565.4 meters above a valley, the Beipanjiang Bridge has been certified as the world's highest bridge by the Guinness World Records. In recent years, the bridge has turned out to be a popular tourist attraction owning to the stunning scenery around it. Ma Xuanjun, a farmer living near the Beipanjiang Bridge, turned his newly-built brick house into a rural inn in 2019 and started to receive tourists from afar. "Before the bridge was built, it would take us four hours to climb over the mountain to the town seat," said Ma. Now, his inn is decorated with photos he took with tourists from home and abroad. "Many tourists visited our village for the bridge. I will do my best to make them feel happy and remember my hometown," Ma said. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-WORLD'S HIGHEST BRIDGE-RURAL INN (CN)

(230820) -- LIUPANSHUI, Aug. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ma Xuanjun talks about the Beipanjiang Bridge and his hometown to tourists in Longjing Village of Liupanshui City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 16, 2023. Sitting over 565.4 meters above a valley, the Beipanjiang Bridge has been certified as the world's highest bridge by the Guinness World Records. In recent years, the bridge has turned out to be a popular tourist attraction owning to the stunning scenery around it. Ma Xuanjun, a farmer living near the Beipanjiang Bridge, turned his newly-built brick house into a rural inn in 2019 and started to receive tourists from afar. "Before the bridge was built, it would take us four hours to climb over the mountain to the town seat," said Ma. Now, his inn is decorated with photos he took with tourists from home and abroad. "Many tourists visited our village for the bridge. I will do my best to make them feel happy and remember my hometown," Ma said. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-WORLD'S HIGHEST BRIDGE-RURAL INN (CN)

(230820) -- LIUPANSHUI, Aug. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ma Xuanjun talks about the Beipanjiang Bridge via live streaming at his home in Longjing Village of Liupanshui City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 16, 2023. Sitting over 565.4 meters above a valley, the Beipanjiang Bridge has been certified as the world's highest bridge by the Guinness World Records. In recent years, the bridge has turned out to be a popular tourist attraction owning to the stunning scenery around it. Ma Xuanjun, a farmer living near the Beipanjiang Bridge, turned his newly-built brick house into a rural inn in 2019 and started to receive tourists from afar. "Before the bridge was built, it would take us four hours to climb over the mountain to the town seat," said Ma. Now, his inn is decorated with photos he took with tourists from home and abroad. "Many tourists visited our village for the bridge. I will do my best to make them feel happy and remember my hometown," Ma said. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-WORLD'S HIGHEST BRIDGE-RURAL INN (CN)

(230820) -- LIUPANSHUI, Aug. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ma Xuanjun picks up trash around his rural inn in Longjing Village of Liupanshui City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 15, 2023. Sitting over 565.4 meters above a valley, the Beipanjiang Bridge has been certified as the world's highest bridge by the Guinness World Records. In recent years, the bridge has turned out to be a popular tourist attraction owning to the stunning scenery around it. Ma Xuanjun, a farmer living near the Beipanjiang Bridge, turned his newly-built brick house into a rural inn in 2019 and started to receive tourists from afar. "Before the bridge was built, it would take us four hours to climb over the mountain to the town seat," said Ma. Now, his inn is decorated with photos he took with tourists from home and abroad. "Many tourists visited our village for the bridge. I will do my best to make them feel happy and remember my hometown," Ma said. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)