The ceremonial lighting of the torch marks the official 100-day countdown to the competition.

As efforts to recover the crashed military plane in San Diego Bay continue, authorities have issued a public notice to stay away from the wreckage that is still in the water off of Shelter Island ...

Fire is the origin of human life ... but of the participation of the whole world, and the flame-lighting was part of that global view. The ceremony combined 3,000 performers, mostly students ...

The flame burns at the center of a giant snowflake Ferris wheel, symbolizing "Love among Asia", echoing the "Dream of Winter" ...

Palmer attended a lighting ceremony at the Empire State Building ... Palmer topped her fire outfit off with flowing auburn tresses that complemented her attire perfectly. Her makeup consisted ...