US: Two Injured in Black Friday Shooting at Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose 2

Two people were injured and hospitalized after a shooting was reported at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose, California, on Black Friday evening. Police confirmed the incident appeared isolated, but authorities evacuated the mall to investigate the scene and ensure no ongoing threat remained.

US: Somersville Fire Prompts Evacuations in Antioch, California

A brush fire erupted in Antioch, California, prompting evacuations on Wednesday, June 18. The fire, dubbed the Somersville Fire, started just after 7:00 p.m. near Somersville Road and quickly spread to over 200 acres. Fire authorities issued evacuation warnings for residents in the area, though the warnings were later lifted.

US: Somersville Fire Prompts Evacuations in Antioch, California 2

A brush fire erupted in Antioch, California, prompting evacuations on Wednesday, June 18. The fire, dubbed the Somersville Fire, started just after 7:00 p.m. near Somersville Road and quickly spread to over 200 acres. Fire authorities issued evacuation warnings for residents in the area, though the warnings were later lifted.

Taiwan: M7.4 Earthquake – Aftermath Of Deadly Temblor Across Country 2

As of writing, at least 7 people died and dozens were injured after a strong earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, 18km south-southeast of Hualien City, on Wednesday morning, April 3. According to USGS, it was a magnitude 7.4 earthquake. This video shows a flooded aquarium store in Taoyuan after the strong quake.

Taiwan: M7.4 Earthquake – Aftermath Of Deadly Temblor Across Country

As of writing, at least 7 people died and dozens were injured after a strong earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, 18km south-southeast of Hualien City, on Wednesday morning, April 3. According to USGS, it was a magnitude 7.4 earthquake. This video shows a flooded aquarium store in Taoyuan after the strong quake.

Leading ceramic artist Yu Fujiwara dies at 69

Leading ceramic artist Yu Fujiwara dies at 69

OKAYAMA, Japan - Yu Fujiwara (file photo), a ceramic artist specializing in Bizen ware who was named a Living National Treasure by the government, died of multiple organ failure on Oct. 29 at an Okayama Prefecture hospital. He was 69. Bizen ware is unglazed stoneware made in the western Japan prefecture. In 1963, Fujiwara won the grand prize at an international ceramics exhibition in Barcelona. He later held one-man shows in countries such as the United States.

Leading ceramic artist Yu Fujiwara dies at 69

Leading ceramic artist Yu Fujiwara dies at 69

OKAYAMA, Japan - Yu Fujiwara (file photo), a ceramic artist specializing in Bizen ware who was named a Living National Treasure by the government, died of multiple organ failure on Oct. 29 at an Okayama Prefecture hospital. He was 69. Bizen ware is unglazed stoneware made in the western Japan prefecture. In 1963, Fujiwara won the grand prize at an international ceramics exhibition in Barcelona. He later held one-man shows in countries such as the United States.