Deaths

Governor Andy Beshear announced an updated death toll from the eastern Kentucky flooding disaster.

Government & Politics

Eastern Ky. flooding death toll rises to at least 26

Jacob Munoz

Breathitt, Clay, Knott, Letcher and Perry counties have all reported deaths from the flooding.

A mural of slain Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén in the south side of Fort Worth, Texas. The Army says it will expand its inquiry into the killing of Guillén, who is one of a string of disappearances and deaths at the Texas post.

Military

U.S. Army Replaces Fort Hood Commander, Ramps Up Vanessa Guillén Inquiry

Bill Chappell

Maj. Gen. Scott Efflandt will remain at the post, instead of going on to command the 1st Armored Division as the Army had originally planned.

A volunteer artist sets up a memorial May 20 in Brooklyn. Artists and volunteer organizers across New York City put up memorials throughout the five boroughs to honor those who died of COVID-19.

NPR News

'We All Feel At Risk': 100,000 People Dead From COVID-19 In The U.S.

David Welna

The lethal march of COVID-19 passes 100,000 deaths in the U.S. despite some predictions it would not. The grim milestone presents a moment to consider who has died and how many others might follow.

Society

KY Teen Driving Deaths On The Rise

Teen driving deaths in Kentucky doubled last year, according to new research released by the Governors Highway Safety Association. There were 12…