Tornado-Ravaged Joplin, Mo. Begins Cleanup

The Takeaway

On Sunday a deadly tornado devastated Joplin, Missouri; in its wake, a six mile path of destruction and at least 116 people dead.  Today its people begin to survey the damage, as rescue efforts for those potentially trapped in the rubble continues. Brian Stelter has been reporting on the disaster for The New York Times. Below: video shot by someone taking refuge in a convenience store when the tornado hit.  

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