At Least 18 Dead in U.S. South & Midwest Storms; Asian Markets Plunge Over U.S. Tariffs

Deadly storms and relentless rain have devastated the South and Midwest, killing at least 18 people. Rivers are rising, towns are underwater, and communities already hit hard face more flooding. Tragedies include a young boy being swept away and another killed by a tree falling on his home. Forecasters warn the danger isn’t over. More rain, floods, and possible tornadoes are expected.

Asian markets plunged amid U.S. tariffs and China's response. Tokyo's Nikkei dropped nearly 8 percent, and major companies such as Mizuho Financial Group and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group lost about 10 percent. China’s markets fell, with Alibaba losing 10 percent. The White House says that more than 50 countries, including Thailand and Taiwan, are seeking talks over tariffs.

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. met with the parents of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles in Texas. The child passed away from measles-related pulmonary failure. Kennedy also visited the family of a 6-year-old girl who died in February. Kennedy has spoken to Gov. Greg Abbott and redeployed teams from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to assist the state's efforts.