On this first day of May, folks in Pensacola, Florida are n ow feeling flooding foes after the area recorded its single rainiest day ever.

Almost 2 feet of rain fall in the past 24 hours caught hundreds off guard. Some people had to swim to get help.

A huge storm system that violently swept across Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Arkansas evolved into widespread flooding in the Florida Panhandle and Alabama Gulf Coast. That death toll from these storms have grown to 36 so far.

A couple of boxing superstars are reportedly interested in purchasing Los Angeles Clippers.

Just hours following an announcement issued by NBA commissioner Adam Silver to ban owner Donald Sterling for life, he said he would urge league owners to force Sterling to sell the team.

De La Hoya and Mayweather, have both told reporters they are serious about making a bid for the LA Clippers.

It's not likely to win final approval, but while Democrats are pushing to increase the federal minimum wage, this appears to be another bill getting buried in Congress. However, this hot button issue, may bring voters to the polls in November.

US Senator Tom Harkin, D-Iowa has introduced legislation boosting the current $7.25 hourly minimum in three steps until it reaches $10.10 in 2016. His minimum wage bill is widely expected to be voted by the Senate.