3 died in Michigan after an apparent tornado rips through the state

Three people have been killed in an apparent tornado in southern Michigan on Friday, authorities said, as powerful storms ripped across the state, tearing the roof off a home improvement store and knocking down trees.

The Branch County Sheriff’s Office said three people were also taken to the hospital after the apparent tornado hit the Union Lake area, which is about 125 miles (200 km) west of Detroit.

At least one tornado was confirmed in southern Michigan, near Union City, on Friday...