The heaviest rain from the overnight storms fell along a line from Lexington to Carrollton, Missouri, the weather service said on social media. More than 7 inches of rain fell near Carrollton, according to local storm reports. Meanwhile, 3.68 inches of rain fell near Mosby.

Officials are expecting a record crowd in a week to watch the Cincinnati Reds play the Atlanta Braves in the MLB Speedway Classic on Aug. 2.

U.S. stocks are hanging around their records and coasting toward the close of another winning week. NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are ticking toward more records on Friday and coasting toward the close of another winning week.

It’s really hard to get people to support local music financially,” the owner said. “That’s what I get to figure out, though.”

In 2017, Trump broke the all-time record for worst net approval rating among independents after a president’s first six months in office. In July 2017, Trump’s approval rating with independents stood at -23. Now, the president has shattered that all-time low with a -29 net approval rating among independents.

Strong earnings and continued spending from Alphabet boosted the broad S&P 500 and tech-laden Nasdaq to fresh record highs.

New York City's animal shelters have reported record overcrowding and are being forced to use overflow rooms. This comes as more owners surrender pets they can no longer afford. NBC News’ Maya Eaglin reports on how the crisis reflects a nationwide strain on shelters.

Stock futures are slightly higher Friday morning at the end of a busy week of earnings reports and trade-related news.

Serial Guinness World Record-breaker David Rush unofficially broke a record when he and a friend popped 10 balloons between their bodies in 7.5 seconds.