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April 29, 2014

Tornadoes’ toll rises to 28 in the south

By ADRIAN SAINZ, Associated Press JEFF AMY, Associated Press

LOUISVILLE, Miss. (AP) — A dangerous storm system that spawned a chain of deadly tornadoes over three days flattened homes and businesses, forced frightened residents in more than half a

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At least 35 dead as South braces for more twisters

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April 30, 2014

LOUISVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Ruth Bennett died clutching the last child left at her day care center as a tornado wiped the building off its foundation. A ...

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