US: Hawaii Under Tsunami Warning as Sirens Blare After Russia Quake 2

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued tsunami alerts for Hawaii, California and Alaska following a magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, July 30. Tsunami sirens were heard both on the ground and from the air in Poʻipū on the island of Kauaʻi.

US: Monroe Canyon Fire Grows to 20,000 Acres, Prompts Evacuations in Utah

The Monroe Canyon Fire in Sevier County, Utah, has burned over 20,000 acres since July 13 and is just 13% contained as of Sunday, July 27. Evacuations have been ordered for several mountain communities, including Long Flat, Deep Lake, and Elk Country Cabins. Firefighters are battling tough conditions with high winds, dry fuels, and steep terrain. Nearly 1,000 personnel are on scene, and officials say parts of the fire remain “dicey” due to spot fires and fatigue among crews.

US: Huge Dust Cloud Kicked up by Winds Amid Tornado-Warned Storm in Nebraska 3

Severe storms swept through eastern Nebraska and western Iowa on Thursday, April 17, resulting in significant damage and reports of multiple tornadoes. The video shows damaging winds whipping up dust in York County, Nebraska, where a tornado watch was in effect.

Kipsang wins Lake Biwa Marathon

Kipsang wins Lake Biwa Marathon

OTSU, Japan - Kenya's Wilson Kipyang crosses the finish line in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, on March 6, 2011, winning the Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon with a time of 2 hours, 6 minutes, 13 seconds.

Kipsang wins Lake Biwa Marathon

Kipsang wins Lake Biwa Marathon

OTSU, Japan - Kenya's Wilson Kipyang crosses the finish line in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, on March 6, 2011, winning the Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon with a time of 2 hours, 6 minutes, 13 seconds. (Kyodo)