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Thousands without heat, water after tornadoes kill dozens

Thousands without heat, water after tornadoes kill dozens

Kentucky's governor says at least 74 people were killed in the state during a devastating cluster of tornadoes. At least 14 people are dead in four other states: Illinois, Tennessee, Arkansas and Missouri. 
by The Associated Press

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Photo from tornado-damaged home lands almost 130 miles away

Photo from tornado-damaged home lands almost 130 miles away

Katie Posten found a photo on her car's windshield Saturday morning in Indiana. A few hours later, she learned it had made quite a journey — almost 130 miles on the back of monstrous winds.
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Was devastating tornado outbreak related to climate change?

Was devastating tornado outbreak related to climate change?

Scientists say their understanding of how climate change affects the frequency of tornadoes is still evolving. But they say the conditions that give rise to such outbreaks — including rising temperatures, moisture, and wind shear — are intensifying as the planet warms.

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Crews search for the missing after devastating tornadoes

Crews search for the missing after devastating tornadoes

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear initially said that only 40 of the 110 people working in one candle factory were rescued after the tornado hit. But on Sunday, company officials said that while eight people were confirmed dead and eight remained missing, more than 90 others had been located.
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Kentucky hardest hit as storms leave dozens dead in 5 states

Kentucky hardest hit as storms leave dozens dead in 5 states

A monstrous tornado, carving a track that could rival the longest on record, ripped through the middle of the U.S. on Friday as part of severe storms that killed dozens of people as they tore apart a candle factory, crushed a nursing home, derailed a train and smashed an Amazon warehouse.
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Another round of flood watches issued in Pacific Northwest

Another round of flood watches issued in Pacific Northwest

Residents in Washington state are preparing for possible flooding as “atmospheric rivers” once again threaten parts of the Northwest, which saw heavy damage from extreme weather earlier this month.
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Russian reports now say 52 dead in Siberian coal mine fire

Russian reports now say 52 dead in Siberian coal mine fire

Russian news agencies say a fire at a Siberian coal mine has killed 52 miners and rescuers. Officials previously said that rescuers found 14 bodies and the search for 38 people missing was halted for safety reasons Thursday, because of a buildup of explosive methane gas and a high concentration of toxic fumes from the fire.
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