US: Inn Fire Prompts Evacuations in Mono County, California

The Inn Fire that broke out in Mono County, east-central California, on Thursday, May 22, forced mandatory evacuations. The blaze had burned more than 700 acres as of Saturday, shutting down Highway 395 ahead of Memorial Day weekend.

Emperor's teacher Elizabeth Vining dies at 97

Emperor's teacher Elizabeth Vining dies at 97

TOKYO, Japan - This is a file photo of an English class in Tokyo by Elizabeth Vining in July 1947, with then Crown Prince Akihito (second from the back on left) in the class. Vining died at a nursing home in Philadelphia on Nov. 27. She was 97. During her tenure in Japan from October 1946 to December 1950, Vining, a native of Philadelphia, taught English to the teenage crown prince and other members of the imperial family.

COMEDY OF ERRORS

COMEDY OF ERRORS

COMEDY OF ERRORS GEORGE VINING, FRED NELSON

The Crown Prince's Wedding: Celebration of the Century

On April 10, Michiko arrives at the Imperial Palace from the Shoda family. The wedding ceremony. The Crown Prince and Princess parade in a horse-drawn carriage. The wedding ceremony and parade.Date of shooting unknown / Release date: April 10, 1959.

Emperor Akihito 2

Emperor Akihito 2

TOKYO, Japan - Crown Prince Akihito with his American tutor Elizabeth Vining. The photo was taken on Oct. 21, 1946. (Kyodo)

Emperor's teacher Elizabeth Vining dies at 97

Emperor's teacher Elizabeth Vining dies at 97

TOKYO, Japan - This is a file photo of an English class in Tokyo by Elizabeth Vining in July 1947, with then Crown Prince Akihito (second from the back on left) in the class. Vining died at a nursing home in Philadelphia on Nov. 27. She was 97. During her tenure in Japan from October 1946 to December 1950, Vining, a native of Philadelphia, taught English to the teenage crown prince and other members of the imperial family.