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Tornadoes in the United States

Deadly tornado rips through Oklahoma City suburbs, killing dozens

Global Politics

Search and rescuers were combing through the rubble of Moore, Okla., after a devastating tornado “tore the heart out” of the suburban Oklahoma city. At least 24 people were reported dead, with that toll expected to continue to rise as the rescue turns into a recovery.

Nature packs another wallop with snow on top of those suffering tornado damage

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VIDEO: Dozen dead as Midwestern cities pick up the pieces from tornado outbreak

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A Plaza Towers Elementary School Teacher on Moving Forward

How a Japanese Scientist Developed the Tornado Rating System

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Top of the Hour: Tornados in the Midwest, Morning Headlines

The death toll is up to 12 in the aftermath of 15 tornadoes that tore through the Midwest. Damage assessments are just beginning.

Top of the Hour: Schools After the Tornado, Morning Headlines

There’s a challenging attendance-taking following the devastating tornado that touched down in Joplin, Mo. Teachers are working to check in with their school’s families.

Tornado-Ravaged Joplin, Mo. Begins Cleanup

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: […]

Tornado: ‘They Don’t Have Homes to Go Back To’

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Michael Hayslip, director of public relations for Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas, describes how they’re taking in tornado victims.

Tornado Damaged Town Phil Campbell’s Saviors: Guys Named Phil Campbell

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Devastated by last month’s tornadoes, communities in the South are working toward recovery. For one small Alabama community help is coming from an unexpected group of benefactors. Phil Campbell, organizer of the “I am with Phil” campaign, joins us.