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10K evacuated as river dams break in central Michigan

Rapidly rising water has overtaken dams and forced the evacuation of about 10,000 people from flooded communities in central Michigan, and the governor warned that one city could end up “under approximately 9 feet of water” Wednesday.

Millions flee as cyclone batters coasts of India, Bangladesh

Cyclone Amphan, the equivalent of a category 3 hurricane, was packing sustained winds of up to 105 miles per hour with maximum gusts of 118 mph.

Despite pandemic fears, graduation ceremonies draw thousands

High schools nationwide have canceled or postponed graduation ceremonies to avoid worsening the spread of the new coronavirus, but some are going ahead with full-fledged commencement exercises, with tweaks to account for health concerns.

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UK veteran who raised millions to receive knighthood

Tom Moore received a special nomination for the honor from Prime Minister Boris Johnson, just weeks after he raised 33 million pounds ($40 million).

Trump lunches with Senate GOP to discuss virus aid strategy

President Donald Trump went to Capitol Hill for lunch Tuesday with Senate Republicans — in what was perhaps one of the largest social gatherings still happening in locked-down Washington.

Making COVID-19 data public with first responders sparks concern

Public health officials in at least two-thirds of U.S. states are sharing the addresses of people who have the coronavirus with first responders. Supporters say the measure is designed to protect those on the front line, but it’s sparked concerns of profiling in minority communities.

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