More than 100,000 residents have been ordered to move away from a flood-swollen river in Pennsylvania as the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee dumped more rain across the US north east.

Fans brought flowers, candles and their own bittersweet memories today as they gathered to mark the day 25 years ago when John Lennon was murdered in New York.

Beatles fans are preparing for a showdown with New York officials over the 21st anniversary of John Lennon's death.