5 Things to Know This Morning

5 Things to Know This Morning

ByABC News
May 26, 2015, 5:42 AM
U.S. Marine Cpl. Caleb Earwood prays with his bride-to-be Maggie before their wedding service on Saturday in Asheville, North Carolina.
U.S. Marine Cpl. Caleb Earwood prays with his bride-to-be Maggie before their wedding service on Saturday in Asheville, North Carolina.
Courtesy Dwayne Schmidt

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

1. Photo of Marine Praying With Bride-to-Be Goes Viral

A photo of a young Marine praying with his bride-to-be quickly went viral after it was posted on Facebook by the wedding photographer.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Caleb Earwood wanted to pray with his bride Maggie before their ceremony in Asheville, North Carolina, on Saturday. So with the help of their family and wedding photographer Dwayne Schmidt, Caleb was guided to the cabin where Maggie was getting ready for the service, where the couple joined hands around a corner so as not to break tradition and see each other before the altar.

2. Drivers Stranded, Homes Damaged by Houston-Area Flash Flooding

Roadways in the Houston area are blocked, drivers are stranded and homes were destroyed due to flash flooding, officials said.

Between 6 and 10 inches of rain had fallen in the region by early Tuesday, with additional rain possible.

Texas Department of Transportation spokesman Danny Perez encourages area commuters to take the day off.

"We're just asking folks to, if you're at home, stay put," Perez said. "If you need to be on the roadway, make sure you're checking in with supervisors or whoever you need to check in with. It's not worth it if you can stay home."

3. Waterspout Hits Ground in Florida, Hurls Bouncy Castle Through the Air

A waterspout that came ashore at a Florida beach turned dangerous after it hit an inflated bouncy castle, tossing it into the air and injuring three children.

The swirling column of wind and ocean water that formed in Fort Lauderdale hit the ground and video shows that it headed straight towards the amusement ride.

4. Cops Say No Homicide Investigation in B.B. King's Death

Two B.B. King heirs who've been most outspoken about the blues legend's care in his final days have accused King's two closest aides of poisoning him, but the attorney for King's estate called the claims ridiculous and police said there was no active homicide investigation.

Three doctors determined that King was appropriately cared-for, and King received 24-hour care and monitoring by medical professionals "up until the time that he peacefully passed away in his sleep," attorney Brent Bryson told the AP on Monday.

Daughters Karen Williams and Patty King allege that family members were prevented from visiting while King's business manager, LaVerne Toney, and his personal assistant, Myron Johnson, hastened their father's death.

5. Ben Stiller Pays Tribute to His Late Mother Anne Meara

Anne Meara died Saturday at the age of 85.

Just two days later, her son, Ben Stiller, thanked fans for their support.

"Thank you so much for all the kind words about Anne," he tweeted. "All of us in our family feel so lucky to have had her in our lives."