High winds and heavy rain battered the US South and Midwest with multiple states expected to reach a “major flood stage,” affecting roads, bridges and other critical infrastructure. Forecasters warned that swollen rivers will continue to pose a danger even after the rain stops.
The man allegedly swallowed two pairs of earrings worth $769,500 (£597,000) hoping to avoid being charged with theft.
The discovery could help solve one of mountaineering’s greatest mysteries.
Hadi Matar stabbed the renowned British-Indian author multiple times on stage at a New York lecture.