US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 2

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres by Sunday evening after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned, as about 800 firefighters from local, state and federal agencies battle the blaze with zero containment.

US: Man Struts Through Flooded Road in Norfolk, Virginia

A man was seen strutting through a flooded road in his swimwear or underwear in Norfolk on Tuesday, August 4, as heavy rain triggered flash flooding across Virginia's Hampton Roads region.

US: Gold Fire Spurs Evacuation Order Near Big Bear, California

The Gold Fire, a brush fire in the San Bernardino County area of Holcomb Valley near Big Bear, erupted Monday morning, August 4. No structures have been threatened, but evacuation order was in effect for the Holcomb Campground as firefighters continued to battle the blaze.

US: New Mexico Dust Storms Force Highway Closures, Low Visibility 5

Dust storms hit New Mexico on Tuesday, March 18, forcing the closure of interstates and highways across the state and causing low visibility. A dust storm warning was issued in places like the Albuquerque metro area and Roswell.

US: 2 Dead, 19 Injured In Small Plane Crash Near Fullerton Airport

Two people were killed, and 19 others were injured following a small plane crash near Fullerton Airport in Orange County on Thursday, January 2.

UK: King’s Cross Station In London Evacuated Due To Emergency Amid Rush Hour

London’s King’s Cross Station was evacuated on Wednesday morning, November 27, due to an emergency. The incident, which occurred during rush hour, sparked chaos at the station. TfL confirmed that the station was reopened after 15 minutes, and operations resumed.

US: Hurricane Hone Brings Heavy Rain, Strong Winds To Hawaii 7

Hurricane Hone brought strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii as it moved westward just south of the islands as a Category 1 storm on Sunday, August 25. Several road closures, power outages for thousands thousands of people, and flight disruptions were also reported. This video shows heavy rain on Sunday in Ocean View, Hawaii Island.

Merrill Lynch Japan

Merrill Lynch Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Merrill Lynch International Chairman Winthrop Smith announces the establishment of Merrill Lynch Japan Securities.