As of Monday the death toll from the storms was approaching 90. And while it’s still unclear how much property and financial damage the storms have wrought, insurance industry experts it could reach into the billions, and may prove the most expensive tornado event in recorded U.S. history. Credit rating agency Fitch has estimated that insured losses from damage cost by the tornado outbreaks could hit $5 billion, and catastrophe modeling firm Karen Clark & Company predicts insured losses of $3 billion, Reuters reported on Tuesday....

Mieke Oort, 21, was killed in an attack inside her apartment in Leeuwarden, a city north of the capital Amsterdam, on Sunday morning. Her older sister, Danique Oort, described her as “the sweetest, strongest woman I knew.” “She was my baby sister. We don’t really know how to cope with it,” she told WCVB-TV. “She had just so much more to give and she had a lot of love for everyone....

Nasal Spray Treatment Options Nasal sprays help treat the symptoms of migraines but cannot prevent them from happening. A nasal spray will not reduce the number of migraines you get. However, they may provide rapid relief from a migraine in as little as 15 minutes. A nasal spray can provide quick relief because the body can absorb the medications faster through the nose than in pill form. Your nose has many blood vessels that can absorb drugs....

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit said in its decision the government could continue using Title 42 to expel migrants, but not if the attorney general decides a person’s “life or freedom would be threatened” based on protected categories like race, religion, nationality, social group or political opinion. Though the decision is a small victory for Title 42’s opponents, most have called for the policy’s complete expulsion....

“It hasn’t been any different than any day of the year,” Nogales Mayor Arturo Garino told Newsweek. “We don’t have that influx of people like they have in Texas and in the California area. Nogales is actually the biggest port in the state of Arizona, but no, it’s the usual—the people that have been apprehended that you see every year, but not a large influx. Not at all.” Nogales, with its population of nearly 21,000 people, is one of the largest ports of entry in Arizona and is accustomed to Central Americans who cross the border into the city in hopes of seeking a new future in the U....

Cabrera injured a calf muscle July 3 running from first base on a hit-and-run play against the Blue Jays at Comerica Park. MORE: Baseball’s most dominating hitters, pitch by pitch | Iglesias unapologetic about shoving McCann Cabrera was having another strong season before the injury. He was leading the American League with a .350 average, to go with a .456 on-base percentage, a .578 slugging percentage. He also had 15 homers and 54 RBIs....

The Portuguese has seen his high standards slip in the Spanish top-flight this season, along with a number of his team-mates. Real appear to have already surrendered their domestic crown, with their talismanic forward contributing just four goals to the cause. Ronaldo has fared considerably better in the defence of Madrid’s Champions League title – netting nine times so far – but uncertainty surrounding his future has been sparked by talk of contract frustration and interest being shown in his services from the likes of Paris Saint-Germain....

Shiffrin, a month shy of 20, added to her honors Saturday in Beaver Creek, Colo., by repeating as queen of the slalom. Her two-run total was 0.34 seconds faster than Frida Hansdotter of Sweden. MORE: Ted Ligety wins third consecutive giant slalom title | Ski jumper shatters record Victory came thanks to a strong finish to her run. “That took every ounce of my energy to pull myself together towards the bottom, not to blow it,” Shiffrin told a television interviewer....

The Indians pitcher could throw a bullpen session when the team visits the White Sox Tuesday if he is feeling well after his workout Sunday, according to Cleveland.com Clevinger threw some long-distance pitches Sunday morning before the Indians’ game against the Athletics in Oakland that were about 250-300 feet. It’s the second time in the last three outings he’s thrown long pitches. MORE: Watch ‘ChangeUp,’ a new MLB live whiparound show on DAZN...

Conley took down former NBA star Chauncey Billups in the semifinals and then Bulls guard Zach LaVine in the final, both of which aired Thursday on ESPN. MORE: Meet Allie Quigley, who defeated Chris Paul The competition had its share of shots from impossible angles, including one that gave Conley the title over LaVine. Conley gave Billups a letter with a similar shot from the same location. But the clincher in that matchup was a good old-fashioned free throw — granny style:...

After a controversial no-call near the end of regulation that led to the Rams’ win, the internet was set ablaze. People were furious at the officiating crew for missing the blatant pass interference committed by Rams cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman. MORE: Changes to NFL replay review after Saints-Rams fiasco would address wrong issue Hot takes and jokes were flying, but none were more impressive than an image posted on Instagram by the user @ejgraphix:...

It’s a bold take, we know. Marcus Smart returned to the Celtics lineup after missing Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Heat with a right mid-foot sprain, but his presence in Game 2 lifted Boston on both ends of the floor as it trounced Miami, 127-102. Smart finished the game just one rebound shy of a triple-double, posting 24 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds. NBA LEAGUE PASS: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial)...

Stroman, who turns 24 in May, will get a second opinion from Dr. James Andrews but the expectation is that he is done for the year. The news is a significant blow for the Blue Jays organization, which will have to lean on the aging R.A. Dickey and Mark Buehrle to carry the rotation Poised to be a breakout star in 2015, Stroman was 11-6 with a 3.65 ERA, a 1....

While Stroman was pitching on Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, Brenly, a former manager who won a World Series with Arizona, made a remark about his head covering that many, including Stroman, called racist. “Pretty sure that’s the same du-rag that Tom Seaver used to wear when he pitched for the Mets,” Brenly, who is white, said. Stroman, who is Black, responded on Twitter, retweeting several responses to the video that called the comments racist....

Mariah Bell, a 25-year-old U.S. figure skater, told the Associated Press that the minimum age should be increased from 15 to 18. At 25, Bell is the oldest U.S. national champion in almost 100 years, and she argued that shouldn’t be the case. “You want these athletes to have an opportunity to have this be a profession, not a one-year run at it,” Bell was quoted by the AP. “If we had an age (minimum) limit, I think it would promote that idea of longevity, and somebody being 25 wouldn’t be shocking at an Olympics....

And that's one basis of the NFL's continuing mandate against marijuana. States are clearing the way for pot sales (as Super Bowl XLVIII reminded us), and use of the stuff is widespread. And use is rampant in pro football, as it is in the general population. So while commissioner Roger Goodell remains bound and determined to punish players for marijuana use, he faces a firestorm of player comments questioning NFL policy....

While former Mariner Edwin Diaz enjoys one of the most dominant seasons in MLB history in New York, former Met Sewald is enjoying a nice season of his own. He’s posting a career-low 2.31 ERA, and he’s saved 15 of his 18 attempts. What’s more, he’s become a template of how the Mariners like to build their bullpen arms. When the Mariners beat the Yankees Wednesday to win a crucial series and take the season series against the Bronx Bombers for the first time since 2001, Sewald enjoyed a bit a of trash talk after the fact....

The Mariners fan became the oldest person to throw out a first pitch in MLB history with a nice toss to Felix Hernandez. MORE: MLB All-Star snubs | Goose Gossage: Today’s pitchers are babied | MLB’s best young players Your browser does not support iframes. Evelyn was 70 years old when the Mariners were founded. That’s a great baseball fan.

Corps officials announced the new policy on Friday, which will allow Marines to have however many tattoos they wish, on whatever body part except the face, neck and hands or a single ring-like tattoo on a finger. The change in policy is intended to remove barriers that some face for joining the service. “The tattoo policy over the years has attempted to balance the individual desires of Marines with the need to maintain the disciplined appearance expected of our profession....