A tornado tore through Laurel County, Kentucky, damaging homes and businesses. Several injuries have been reported and Highway KY 363 has been shut down.

Banks in India are open today as it is the third Saturday. The Reserve Bank of India lists holidays, including six for May. 

Part V of the series on artistes, who have been trendsetters in the world of Indian classical arts, in the words of authors Shantanu Das and Sapna Narayan.

Not only is medication effective in lowering high blood pressure, but some common, everyday foods like tea, dark chocolate, and apples can help too.