Tornadoes in the United States
Deadly tornado rips through Oklahoma City suburbs, killing dozens
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.
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 Damaged Town Phil Campbell’s Saviors: Guys Named Phil Campbell
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.