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More than 20 feared dead in building fire in Osaka, Japan

More than 20 feared dead in building fire in Osaka, Japan

The fire started on the fourth floor of an eight-story building in the major business and entertainment area of Kitashinchi, fire officials say. Police are investigation arson as a possible cause.
by The Associated Press

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At least 5 dead as Midwest rocked by hurricane-force winds

At least 5 dead as Midwest rocked by hurricane-force winds

Authorities say at least five people died when a powerful storm system swept across the Great Plains and Midwest, spawning hurricane-force winds and likely tornadoes in Nebraska, Iowa and Minnesota. 
by The Associated Press

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Tips: How to talk to kids about tornadoes

Tips: How to talk to kids about tornadoes

The violence associated with tornadoes can be difficult for children to process. The National Child Traumatic Stress Network offers tips to help families before, during and after a tornado.
by Dana Farrington

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Biden pledges 'whatever it takes' to assist tornado victims

Biden pledges 'whatever it takes' to assist tornado victims

President Joe Biden is pledging to do “whatever it takes, as long as it takes” to help Kentucky and other states recover and rebuild after a series of deadly tornadoes that he says left a trail of unimaginable devastation.
by The Associated Press

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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.
by The Associated Press

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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.
by The Associated Press

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