1 Severe Weather Turns Deadly In Oklahoma As Tornadoes Batter The Region
Officials say six people are dead and nearly 100 are injured after parts of Oklahoma were hit hard by severe weather, including a number of tornadoes over the past several days. Some of the worst damage happened late Saturday night in El Reno, west of Oklahoma City, when an EF-3 tornado touched down and traveled more than two miles. The twister destroyed an American Budget Value Inn and several mobile homes. Two people were killed in that incident and dozens more injured.Meanwhile, cleanup efforts continue in several other states after a weekend full of tornadoes in places like Colorado, New Mexico, Ohio, Minnesota and Iowa. And the nasty weather isn't over. For example, significant damage and injuries are being reported as a tornado has been confirmed as hitting southwestern Ohio last night. Montgomery County Sheriff Rob Streck says he believes the Dayton storm hit the suburbs of Brooksville and Trotwood hardest. Streck noted that he’s heard reports of roofs blown away and collapsed houses.
2 Stabbing At Park In Japan Leaves At Least 16 Hurt
Horror in Japan as an unnamed suspect reportedly stabbed himself in the neck after stabbing at least 16 others. He has since died and one of his victims – described as “an elementary school girl” also succumbed to her injuries. Officials say the stabbing incident happened at a bus stop for school children in Kawasaki, which is near Tokyo. Several of the other people who were hurt were also school-age children – though three adults were also said to be injured. As for the attacker’s motives, police aren’t saying. But Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is calling the situation "heartbreaking." "We must keep our children safe at all costs," Abe told reporters. "I've instructed the related ministers to take immediate action to ensure the children's safety in going to and leaving school." President Trump, who was in country to meet with Abe, said the American people "grieve for the victims' families."
3 President Trump Talks With Japanese PM, Emperor
President Trump is on his way home from a largely successful trip to Japan. This, after meeting the new Japanese Emperor Naruhito and holding a joint news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe . The President said it's critical for the two countries to work together. Speaking to reporters, Trump and Abe said they are working together on several geopolitical issues, including how to deal with North Korea's nuclear program, rising tensions with Iran and trade deals. Trump said there could be some developments on a trade deal come August, but the trade ground between Japan and U.S. needs to be level first. The President noted that Japan and the U.S. have never been on better terms and he's optimistic about the future. Trump thanked Abe and stressed it was a great honor for an American president to be the first world leader to meet Emperor Naruhito. But where critics say the President missed the mark? Jabbing at Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden – and agreeing with the snark from North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un…that Biden “is a low IQ individual.” He also said he was unconcerned about the notion that Kim is launching low range missile tests. "My people think it could have been a violation, as you know. I view it differently,” he mused. “I view it as a man, perhaps he wants to get attention, and perhaps not.” As for the rest, Trump says he’s fine with the status of the relationship with Kim. "I am very happy with the way it's going,” he noted. “And intelligent people agree.” He also praised Kim as a "smart man."