Indiana authorities say at least five people have died in storms across the state this week, as first responders worked to rescue more people Saturday from rising waters in neighborhoods along the White River in Indianapolis. The state has been hammered over the past week by heavy rains, resulting in rivers cresting and setting new records. Gov. Mike Braun confirmed Saturday that President Donald Trump intends to approve a request for federal resources to help in response to the flooding and the recovery. Braun warned residents to listen to authorities and stay away from floodwaters. Read moreIndiana authorities say at least 5 people have died as severe weather crosses the state

Hurricane Lala has skirted Hawaii’s Big Island without making landfall and is expected to weaken after lashing the region with strong winds and drenching rain. The eye of the storm passed the island's southern tip without making landfall. The National Hurricane Center says the powerful storm is expected to weaken. Lala’s maximum sustained winds increased to 75 mph (120 kph), the hurricane center reported, making it a Category 1 hurricane. The Big Island is Hawaii’s largest and has a population of about 210,000. Read moreHurricane Lala skirts Hawaii's Big Island without making landfall as heavy wind, rain lash region

A Decatur native died after drowning off the coast of Myrtle Beach after saving a young girl caught in a rip current. Read moreDecatur native drowns after saving young girl from rip current in Myrtle Beach

Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He admitted to following Thompson to an investor conference in 2024 and shooting him on a New York City street. The 28-year-old Mangione acknowledged his actions Friday at a hastily scheduled hearing in Manhattan. At sentencing, he faces life in prison. His lawyers are now seeking to dismiss a separate New York state murder case on double jeopardy grounds. The case has become a fulcrum for debate about the healthcare industry and made Mangione a cause célèbre for some of its critics. Read moreLuigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO