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Death Toll in Oklahoma Lowered to 24; Search for Survivors Continues

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:50:52 +0000

Officials in Oklahoma have lowered the number of deaths suffered to 24 in the massive tornado that swept through the town of Moore Monday night. Originally, the figure had been as high as 51, probably a result of double-counting.

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How You Can Help Victims of the Tornado in Oklahoma

Chris Kissel — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:38:51 +0000

A huge tornado touched down just outside of Oklahoma City earlier today, causing widespread destruction and leaving behind a yet-untold number of casualties.

To see how you can help those affected, see the list below

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Massive Tornado Destroys Area Near Oklahoma City; At Least 51 Killed [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:17:01 +0000

An enormous tornado with a debris cloud two miles wide tore through the metropolitan area just south of Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon.

UPDATE 9:28 p.m. EST: At least 51 people were killed in the storm, including seven children from Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, according to KFOR in Oklahoma City. The news station reported that 75 student and staff were inside the school when the storm struck. Officials said Monday night that the search of the rubble remaining of the school had turned to a recovery mission.

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The Top 10 Most Tornado-Prone Cities

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:06:24 +0000

Tornado season is starting in many parts of the country. Is your town or city at risk?

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Brutal Storms Rip Through South and Midwest, Killing 3; Now Headed East

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:22:43 +0000

A very strong spring storm dumped ice and snow throughout the Midwest on Thursday, and tornadoes tore through much of the South. The storm is now heading for the East Coast.

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Tornado Watch Now In Effect For East Texas Until 10pm

Danny Merrell — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:53:45 +0000

4:30pm, 4/3/2012

Tornado watch for all of East Texas continues in effect until 10pm. Tornado warnings have been issued over the past hour for the cities of Sulphur Springs and Mt. Pleasant, however those cells are moving north and northeast.

A large line of severe storms extends at this time from Greenville to near Corsicana to Waco. Hail, high winds, and heavy rain have been reported in this line. This line continues to develop southward.

Deep East Texas could start seeing storms within the next two hours.

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Pat Robertson: Prayer Could've Stopped Tornadoes [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:40:46 +0000

Evangelist Pat Robertson knows why tornadoes decimated parts of the Midwest last week: people didn’t pray hard enough.

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Ron Paul: No Federal Money for Tornado Victims [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:59:54 +0000

If you were affected by the deadly tornadoes that swept across several southern and midwestern states last week but don’t have insurance to cover the damage, don’t look to Ron Paul for sympathy.

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Tornadoes Ravage Midwest Leaving 13 Dead and Many Injured

Shauna Wright — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:59:46 +0000

A powerful storm system that spawned several tornadoes ripped through parts of the Midwest early Wednesday morning, leaving millions of dollars of damage and at least 13 people dead in its wake. Early damage photos are showing that the devastation ranges from mild to severe.

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'Heroic' Social Worker Tried to Save Lives in Joplin Tornado, Now Denied Workman's Comp

Shauna Wright — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 20:41:54 +0000

A social worker in a group home for the disabled almost lost his life trying to save residents when a tornado decimated much of Joplin, Missouri this spring. Now, his company’s insurance provider is denying him workman’s compensation.

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Missouri Tornado Deadliest In U.S. History [PHOTOS]

Andree Valentine — Wed, 25 May 2011 15:51:55 +0000

Sunday's tornado in Joplin, Missouri is now the deadliest in the U.S. since records of tornado fatalities began being kept more than 60 years ago, CNN reported.

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Watch The Tornado Aftermath Footage From Joplin, MO [VIDEO]

Andree Valentine — Mon, 23 May 2011 20:53:04 +0000

Here is some video footage from local civilians who survived the devastating tornado that ripped through Joplin, MO on May 22nd.

The videos capture the aftermath of the natural disaster, and show us a close-up view of the unrecognizable, destroyed town.

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