Reuters - The death toll from a devastating tornado in Joplin, Missouri, in May has risen to 159, the city said on Friday.
AP - U.S. forecasters say Calvin has become the third hurricane of the eastern Pacific season.
Time.com - When foreigners began contacting Japanese agencies about adopting children orphaned by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, they were told "we can take care of our own." There are growing concerns that this isn't happening
AP - The nation will see another active weather day Friday as multiple weather features affect the country.
SPACE.com - CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The stormy weather hasn't stopped the flood of tourists from flocking to NASA's Kennedy Space Center, with thousands of spectators hoping for one last chance to see a space shuttle blast off on Friday (July 8).