Relentless wind and rain keep pummeling the southeastern United States.

The storms have prompted boat rescues and toppled trees and power lines.

The storm has been responsible for three deaths and dozens of injuries. As of early today, more than 200,000 customers were without power from Arkansas to Maryland.

With storms shifting southeast, the national weather service warns that flash flooding could reach the central gulf coast.

The defense attorney representing former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has requested a new trial.

Chauvin was convicted last month of third-degree murder, second-degree unintentional murder and second-degree manslaughter in the May 25th death of George Floyd.

Attorney Eric Nelson wants to have the verdict impeached.

He said there were abuses of discretion that deprived Chauvin of a fair trial, prosecutorial and jury misconduct and that the verdict was contrary to law.

St. Thomas’ Morrison Family College of Health and the School of Education have partnered to develop and advance the field of trauma-informed practices.

The Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education launched earlier this month.

The institute will offer professional development training, monthly seminars, and a trauma-informed school network.

Safiya Mohamed can be reached at moha9785@stthomas.edu.