Pacific Northwest Floods After Snow Melts

Pacific Northwest Floods After Snow Melts

In Washington and Oregon, rushing water is blocking roads and washing away soil, leaving some homes teetering. Melting snow is to blame for all the water. (Jan. 18)

Ice Traps Five Russian Ships Off Pacific Coast 4/1/2011

Ice Traps Five Russian Ships Off Pacific Coast

Icebreakers have been working to free five Russian ships trapped in the Sea of Okhotsk. Officials said the more than 500 sailors aboard the vessels were in no immediate danger. (Jan. 4)