5 Things to Know This Morning

5 Things to Know This Morning

ByABC News
May 20, 2013, 12:27 AM

May 20, 2013— -- Your look at the five biggest and most buzz-worthy stories of the morning.

1. Tornadoes Rip Through Midwest
Several tornadoes struck parts of the Midwest Sunday, concentrating damage in central Oklahoma and Wichita, Kansas, killing one and injuring 21.

2. Fla. Town Awaits Powerball Winner
It could be an anxious wait of up to two months for people in Zephyrhills, Fla., to find out who won the largest Powerball jackpot in history: an estimated $590.5 million. The winner has up to 60 days to claim the prize.

3. Hot Air Balloon Crash Kills at Least 1
Two hot air balloons collided in mid-air during a sightseeing tour of volcanic rock formations in Turkey, causing one of them to crash to the ground, officials said. One Brazilian tourist was killed while 24 other people on board were injured.

4. Measles Surges in UK Years After Vaccine Scare
More than a decade ago, British parents refused to give measles shots to at least one million children because of a vaccine scare that raised the specter of autism. Now, health officials are scrambling to catch up and stop a growing epidemic of the contagious disease.

5. Swift Dominates Billboard Music Awards
Taylor Swift was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards, taking home eight awards, including top artist and top Billboard 200 album for "Red."