Flooding Inundates Kenya, Killing at Least 32 and Displacing Thousands
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Heavy flooding in southern Brazil kills 150 and displaces 600,000
More than 2mn people are affected with $2bn economic losses in agriculture rich state after three weeks of rainsFinancial Times - World - Brazil -
Houston Storms Kill at Least Four and Leave Hundreds of Thousands Without Power
School officials canceled classes in the city on Friday, and hundreds of thousands were left without power. It may take as much as 48 hours to restore power to some customers.The New York Times - Top stories -
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Video footage shows aftermath of Florida bus crash that killed at least 8
Authorities have released body camera footage and dash camera video recorded at the scene of Tuesday's deadly bus crash in central Florida.CBS News - Top stories - Florida -
Powerful Storm Slams Houston Killing at Least Four People
Severe thunderstorms hit southeastern Texas, leaving at least four people dead and hundreds of thousands of customers without power.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Severe storms kill at least four in Houston and shatter windows in high-rise buildings
Fast-moving thunderstorms strike in Texas for second time this month, knocking out power to more than 900,000 homes. Fast-moving thunderstorms pummeled south-eastern Texas for the second time this month, killing at least four people, blowing out ...The Guardian - World -
Canada wildfires force thousands to evacuate
Several fires are burning across the country, with a few dangerously close to towns and cities.BBC News - Top stories -
'Shōgun' will return for at least 2 more seasons
FX and Hulu have announced that its acclaimed series "Shogun" has been renewed. The story will continue for "likely" two more seasons.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Skechers USA is getting a boost from its retail partner sales after more than a year of sluggish results in the overall category.
Skechers USA is getting a boost from its retail partner sales after more than a year of sluggish results in the overall category.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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South Sudan government and rebel groups sign 'commitment' for peace in ongoing peace talks in Kenya
The government of South Sudan and rebel opposition groups have signed a “commitment declaration” for peace during high-level mediation talks in Kenya, described as key step in efforts to end the conflict in South Sudan that has long crippled its ...ABC News - World -
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Wegovy Can Keep Weight Off for at Least 4 Years, Research Shows
Users receiving weekly injections saw their weight fall, plateau, and stabilize over the course of a four-year trial—but it’s still unclear how long these effects last after stopping taking the drug.Wired - Tech -
At Least 12 Arrested at U.C. Berkeley After Police Order Protesters to Disperse
The authorities had given demonstrators until 7 p.m. to vacate a new encampment that had been erected at a fire-damaged complex on campus.The New York Times - Top stories -
At least 4 dead in Houston storms that brought hurricane-force winds
Hundreds of thousands of people are without power in Texas after devastating storms with hurricane-force winds swept through the Houston area, killing at least four people. Dave Malkoff is in Houston, where it could be weeks before the lights are ...CBS News - Top stories -
Investigation reveals how thousands of police guns are ending up in the hands of criminals
A joint investigation conducted by CBS News and the nonprofit newsrooms The Trace and Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting found that more than 140 law enforcement agencies nationwide sell or trade-in their used weapons when they ...CBS News - Top stories -
Thousands of children waiting too long for school support, BBC finds
Many councils in England are failing to meet legal deadlines to set out the extra help pupils need to access education.BBC News - Top stories -
4 dead as storms slam Houston again; hundreds of thousands lose power
The Houston Mayor's Office confirmed to CBS News that there were at least four weather-related deaths from the storms.CBS News - Top stories -
Thousands without power after deadly storms strike Texas
Powerful wind and rain slammed the southeastern part of Texas for the second time this month. At least four people were killed in the storm and more than 800,000 customers are still without power.CBS News - Top stories -
Four Dead, Thousands Without Power Following Severe Storm in Houston
Residents were told they should stay home Friday if they are nonessential workers, and local schools were closed until Monday.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Why thousands of NHS patients were given infected blood
Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C, in the worst treatment disaster in NHS history.BBC News - Top stories -
Schedule release: Predictions, takeaways and revenge games for all 32 teams
The 2024 season opens with the defending champion Chiefs hosting the Ravens.ESPN - Sports -
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5 dead in 'exceptionally' strong storm in Houston
At least five people were killed when a powerful storm tore through Houston on Thursday night, officials said.ABC News - Top stories -
At least 20 U.S. medics trapped in Gaza after Israel closes Rafah crossing
A group of American doctors who are stuck in Gaza say they were scheduled to leave Monday, but were told there was no longer a safe way out. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports.CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
Life-threatening flash flooding takes aim at parts of Texas and Louisiana
Relentless rounds of heavy rain have battered parts of Texas and Louisiana this spring, and another round is coming Thursday to many of the hard-hit areas.NBC News - Top stories -
LOOK: UFC fighter Michel Pereira rescues dogs from floods in Brazil
Pereira also is seeking donations to help flood victimsCBS Sports - Sports - UFC -
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'We were all under water': Afghans tell BBC of devastating flooding
The BBC goes to Afghanistan's Baghlan province, where hundreds have died in devastating flooding.BBC News - Top stories -
The church of Warren Buffett: Why thousands of investors flock to Omaha to be near the investing genius
Tens of thousands of investors attended the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting in Omaha, Nebraska this year. I went to see what they were all doing there.CNBC - Business