Here’s the latest for Monday May 27th: Trump, Abe at odds over NKorea missile tests; VP Pence lays wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier; Oklahoma Governor tours tornado damage; Fiat-Chrysler propose merger with Renault.
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National Memorial Day parade held in Washington
Thousands of spectators came to the National Mall in Washington to pay tribute this Memorial Day to the military men and women who gave their life in service to their country. (May 27)
Today in History for May 28th
Novelist Ian Fleming is born. Baseball’s National League approves moving the Brooklyn Dodgers to Los Angeles. Duke fo Windsor dies. (May 28)
Oklahoma governor surveys tornado damage
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt visits El Reno, a city about 25 miles west of Oklahoma that was hit by tornado Saturday night. (May 27)
‘Large and dangerous’ tornado slams southwest Ohio
The National Weather Service confirmed Monday night that a “large and dangerous tornado” hit near Trotwood, Ohio, 8 miles northwest of Dayton. It said early Tuesday that more than 70,000 outages across Ohio were affecting over 5 million people. (May 28…
Cost of buying out flood-prone homes rising
Federal and local governments have poured more than $5 billion into buying tens of thousands of private properties over the past few decades to try to diminish the long-term costs of repeated floods. (May 28)
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‘The Ugliness:’ Ex-Scouts recount stories of abuse
Hundreds of men across the U.S. are signing up with lawyers to sue the Boy Scouts for damages related to sex abuse they claim to have suffered at the hands of scout leaders. The wave of litigation poses a financial threat to the Boy Scouts. (May 28)
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Severe weather strikes town NE of Indianapolis
An Indiana town was heavily damaged by storms late Monday, including reports of two tornadoes. Emergency officials say about 4,000 people lost power and dozens of homes were damaged. (May 28)
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Here’s the latest for Tuesday May 28th: ‘Large and dangerous’ tornado hits Dayton, Ohio area; Severe storm in Indiana; Stabbing attack in Tokyo; President Trump ends Japan trip.
More rain forecast for flooded Arkansas, Oklahoma
Soaked areas of Arkansas and Oklahoma are forecast to receive more rain, increasing flooding concerns along the already swollen Arkansas River. Fort Smith, Arkansas, officials say flooding has already closed roads and flooded buildings. (May 28)
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