8 dead, 275 injured as severe thunderstorms and tornadoes strike central China's Hubei Province; 408 residents evacuated, 1 missing

Columns buckle in New York City high-rise; Reuters reports from the scene of structural failure

Columns in a New York City high-rise have buckled, Reuters reports from the scene.

Manhattan 38-story high-rise evacuated over collapse risk after officials find buckled columns and sagging floors; nearby buildings cleared as precaution, no injuries reported.

A 38-story Manhattan building was evacuated after officials found buckled columns and sagging floors, raising fears of a possible collapse. Nearby buildings were also evacuated as a precaution. No injuries have been reported.

U.S. says China's ballistic missile test of "great concern," Kyodo reports. Washington raises alarm over Beijing's ballistic missile test.

U.S. says China's ballistic missile test of "great concern" - KYODO

China says it gave advance notice to relevant countries of a nuclear submarine strategic missile test toward the Pacific, calling the routine launch a sign of military transparency.

China notified relevant countries in advance of a test launch of a nuclear submarine-based strategic missile, a defense spokesperson said on Tuesday, calling the routine drill a sign of military openness and transparency. The PLA Navy said the launch occurred Monday at 12:01 p.m., with the missile carrying a dummy warhead landing in designated Pacific waters.