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US: Strong Winds, Heavy Rain Lash Philadelphia Region 2

Severe thunderstorms moved across Pennsylvania on Monday, June 30, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to affected areas, including the Philadelphia region, and prompting flash flood warnings.

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France: Twin Waterspouts Spotted in Landes

Twin waterspouts were spotted off the coast of Landes, southwestern France on Wednesday morning, March 12.

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USJ man credited with bringing Harry Potter attraction

OSAKA, Japan - Tsuyoshi Morioka, an executive officer at USJ Co., speaks of his tough job of bringing the Harry Potter attraction to Universal Studio Japan in Osaka, western Japan, in this photo taken on Sept. 5, 2014. The number of visitors to the theme park set a record monthly high for the second straight month in September after the new attraction opened in mid-July.

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Osaka Pref.'s mascot character renamed 'Mozuyan'

OSAKA, Japan - The Osaka prefectural government's mascot character "Mozuyan" (L), renamed after the western Japan prefecture's symbolic bird, the shrike ("mozu" in Japanese), is cheered by Gov. Ichiro Matsui and Universal Studio Japan's trademarked "Moppy" on Sept. 17, 2014, in the prefectural capital of Osaka. The Osaka character previously had the same name as the USJ mascot.

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Halloween season at Universal Studio Japan

OSAKA, Japan - Children pack a handful of treats into bags at a Halloween campaign event unveiled to the press in advance at Universal Studio Japan (USJ) in Osaka, western Japan, on Sept. 11, 2014. USJ aims to break the current record annual visitor turnout of 11 million achieved in fiscal 2001 taking advantage of the event, officially launched on Sept. 12, and other attractions.

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USJ's CEO talks about biz plan at interview

OSAKA, Japan - USJ Co. CEO Glenn Gumpel reacts during an interview in Osaka, western Japan, on July 24, 2014, at which he said Universal Studio Japan plans to introduce another new attraction in two years following the opening of the "Wizarding World of Harry Potter" on July 15.

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USJ opens new Harry Potter area

OSAKA, Japan - Visitors attend the newly opened Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studio Japan in Osaka, Japan, on July 15, 2014, dressed as characters from the hit book and movie series.

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USJ opens new Harry Potter area

OSAKA, Japan - Visitors attend the newly opened Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studio Japan in Osaka, Japan, on July 15, 2014, dressed as characters from the hit book and movie series.

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Big Xmas tree lit at Universal Studio Japan

OSAKA, Japan - Tens of thousands of lamps are put on to illuminate a big Christmas tree at the Universal Studio Japan amusement center in Osaka on Nov. 2

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Schwarzenegger meets fans at Universal Studio Japan

OSAKA, Japan - U.S. actor Arnold Schwarzenegger (L) meets fans at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, a Hollywood-style movie theme park, on July 3. Schwarzenegger visited the park for a preview of his latest film, Terminator 3.

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(3) USJ on eve of official opening

OSAKA, Japan - Universal Studio Japan looks bustling with people March 29 on the eve of the official opening.

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(1) USJ on eve of official opening

OSAKA, Japan - Invited guests watch a stunt flying during a preview of Universal Studio Japan held March 29 on the eve of the entertainment park's official opening March 30.

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(2) USJ on eve of official opening

OSAKA, Japan - Guests invited to a preview enjoy the ''E.T. Adventure'' attractions March 29, the day before the official opening of Universal Studio Japan in Osaka.

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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu helps launch USJ limited-period event

Singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (C), the special ambassador for Universal Studio Japan's limited-period event "Universal Cool Japan 2016," attends its opening ceremony in Osaka, western Japan, on Jan. 14, 2016. With attractions featuring popular Japanese animation series and games, the event in its second year will also launch a new Kyary Pamyu Pamyu-themed attraction that heavily utilizes visual effects and highlights the "cuteness" prevalent in the singer's work. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Pro figure skater Oda poses with kids at Universal Studio Japan event

Professional figure skater Nobunari Oda (C), a four-time Grand Prix Final medalist, is flanked by children during an event at the Universal Wonderland section of Universal Studio Japan, a theme park in Osaka, western Japan, on March 17, 2015, on the eve of the refurbished section being opened for business. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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USJ hotel creates rooms featuring Sesame Street characters

Hotel Kintetsu Universal City, an officially designated hotel of Universal Studio Japan in Osaka, western Japan, shows the press one of 24 rooms decorated with drawings of Sesame Street characters on March 17, 2015. The hotel has created the rooms in time for the theme park's opening the following day of the refurbished Universal Wonderland with new attractions fearing Sesame Street characters. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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USJ unveils new attractions at Universal Wonderland

Universal Studio Japan, a theme park in Osaka, western Japan, demonstrates new attractions -- "Elmo's Go-Go Skateboard" (front) and "Moppy's Balloon Trip" -- at its Universal Wonderland section for the press and invited guests on March 17, 2015. The refurbished section was opened to the public the following day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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USJ in Osaka offers new time-limited attractions featuring comic series

Visitors look at characters from the "Attack on Titan" comic series at Universal Studio Japan in Osaka, western Japan, on Jan. 22, 2015. USJ is offering new time-limited "Universal Studio Cool Japan" attractions featuring popular Japanese animation series and games until May 10. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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USJ in Osaka offers new time-limited attractions featuring comic series

Visitors pose at one of the new time-limited attractions featuring characters from the "Attack on Titan" comic series at Universal Studio Japan in Osaka, western Japan, on Jan. 22, 2015. USJ is offering the "Universal Studio Cool Japan" attractions featuring popular Japanese animation series and games until May 10. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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USJ in Osaka offers new time-limited attractions featuring comic series

Visitors attend an opening ceremony for new time-limited attractions at Universal Studio Japan in Osaka, western Japan, on Jan. 22, 2015. The "Universal Studio Cool Japan" attractions, under way until May 10, feature popular Japanese animation series and games. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Big Xmas tree lit at Universal Studio Japan

OSAKA, Japan - Tens of thousands of lamps are put on to illuminate a big Christmas tree at the Universal Studio Japan amusement center in Osaka on Nov. 2 (Kyodo)

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USJ man credited with bringing Harry Potter attraction

OSAKA, Japan - Tsuyoshi Morioka, an executive officer at USJ Co., speaks of his tough job of bringing the Harry Potter attraction to Universal Studio Japan in Osaka, western Japan, in this photo taken on Sept. 5, 2014. The number of visitors to the theme park set a record monthly high for the second straight month in September after the new attraction opened in mid-July. (Kyodo)

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Osaka Pref.'s mascot character renamed 'Mozuyan'

OSAKA, Japan - The Osaka prefectural government's mascot character "Mozuyan" (L), renamed after the western Japan prefecture's symbolic bird, the shrike ("mozu" in Japanese), is cheered by Gov. Ichiro Matsui and Universal Studio Japan's trademarked "Moppy" on Sept. 17, 2014, in the prefectural capital of Osaka. The Osaka character previously had the same name as the USJ mascot. (Kyodo)

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Halloween season at Universal Studio Japan

OSAKA, Japan - Children pack a handful of treats into bags at a Halloween campaign event unveiled to the press in advance at Universal Studio Japan (USJ) in Osaka, western Japan, on Sept. 11, 2014. USJ aims to break the current record annual visitor turnout of 11 million achieved in fiscal 2001 taking advantage of the event, officially launched on Sept. 12, and other attractions. (Kyodo)

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USJ's CEO talks about biz plan at interview

OSAKA, Japan - USJ Co. CEO Glenn Gumpel reacts during an interview in Osaka, western Japan, on July 24, 2014, at which he said Universal Studio Japan plans to introduce another new attraction in two years following the opening of the "Wizarding World of Harry Potter" on July 15. (Kyodo)

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USJ opens new Harry Potter area

OSAKA, Japan - Visitors attend the newly opened Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studio Japan in Osaka, Japan, on July 15, 2014, dressed as characters from the hit book and movie series. (Kyodo)

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USJ opens new Harry Potter area

OSAKA, Japan - Visitors attend the newly opened Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studio Japan in Osaka, Japan, on July 15, 2014, dressed as characters from the hit book and movie series. (Kyodo)

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(2) USJ on eve of official opening

OSAKA, Japan - Guests invited to a preview enjoy the ''E.T. Adventure'' attractions March 29, the day before the official opening of Universal Studio Japan in Osaka.

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(1) USJ on eve of official opening

OSAKA, Japan - Invited guests watch a stunt flying during a preview of Universal Studio Japan held March 29 on the eve of the entertainment park's official opening March 30.

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Schwarzenegger meets fans at Universal Studio Japan

OSAKA, Japan - U.S. actor Arnold Schwarzenegger (L) meets fans at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, a Hollywood-style movie theme park, on July 3. Schwarzenegger visited the park for a preview of his latest film, Terminator 3. (Kyodo)

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(3) USJ on eve of official opening

OSAKA, Japan - Universal Studio Japan looks bustling with people March 29 on the eve of the official opening.