Johnny Humble: Manziel Falls in Draft

Here are the stories TIME is watching this Thursday, May 8:

• Former Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel waited until the 22nd pick to hear the Cleveland Browns call his name at the 2014 NFL draft.
• Fierce storms battered the Midwest with heavy winds, rain and hail as tornadoes touched down in Colorado and Minnesota.
• Apple is reportedly close to a $3.2 billion acquisition deal with Beats Electronics, maker of famous Beats By Dre headphones.
• Hello my baby, hello my honey. Scientists find 14 species of dancing frogs in India.

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