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Fewer unaccounted for from devastating tornado in Joplin, Missouri

Officials in Joplin, Missouri, trimmed the list of people still missing Monday, more than a week after the most-deadly U.S. tornado in more than 60 years tore through the city.


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Fewer unaccounted for from devastating tornado in Joplin, Missouri

Officials in Joplin, Missouri, trimmed the list of people still missing Monday, more than a week after the most-deadly U.S. tornado in more than 60 years tore through the city.


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US tornado ‘a national tragedy’

US President Barack Obama visits Joplin, Missouri, and says last week’s tornado that left at least 142 individuals dead is a “national tragedy”.
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Surviving Iraq — and an F5 tornado

Chris Carriger is a 6-foot-1-inch, 250-pound police detective who served four tours in Iraq with the Missouri National Guard.


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Possible tornado moves toward Oklahoma City

At least one likely tornado touched down Tuesday afternoon in west-central Oklahoma, and it appeared to be advancing on Oklahoma City, officials said.


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2011 set to be deadliest tornado year

The devastating tornado that killed more than 100 people in Missouri this week puts the United States on track for a record-breaking year — despite improved forecasting, warning systems and public awareness, weather experts say.


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Missouri tornado deadliest in decades

The tornado that struck Joplin, Missouri, Sunday killed 117 people, authorities said Tuesday, making it the deadliest single U.S. tornado since modern record-keeping began more than 60 years ago.


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Missouri tornado deadliest in decades

The tornado that struck Joplin, Missouri, Sunday killed 117 people, authorities said Tuesday, making it the deadliest single U.S. tornado since modern record-keeping began more than 60 years ago.


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Missouri tornado deadliest in decades

The tornado that struck Joplin, Missouri, Sunday killed 117 people, authorities said Tuesday, making it the deadliest single U.S. tornado since modern record-keeping began more than 60 years ago.


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Tornado warnings’ effectiveness questioned after deadly twister

Tornadoes are nothing new in places like Joplin, Missouri, nor are efforts to alert people to save their lives before swirling 200 mph winds pop up from seemingly nowhere.


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