3 killed as storms slam Southeast after tornadoes strike Midwest
Wednesday's deadly weather comes after a series of deadly and powerful tornadoes struck the Midwest on Monday and Tuesday.
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Tornadoes spotted in Oklahoma as dangerous storms move across Great Plains
Tornadoes touched down Monday evening in rural Oklahoma as large hail pelted parts of Kansas.
Severe storms threaten millions across U.S.
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center has issued a Level 5 severe weather threat for parts of Kansas and Oklahoma. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson has the latest forecast.
Rep. Cole on Gaza cease-fire talks and more
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Family describes harrowing escape from tornado
A tornado touched down in the city of Hawley, Texas, late Thursday, destroying several homes. One family whose young son was injured described the life-threatening ordeal. Omar Villafranca reports.
Deadly tornadoes tear through Oklahoma
Over the past several days, multiple tornadoes have torn across the Midwest and Great Plains. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson has the latest forecast.
Deadly Oklahoma tornadoes batter communities
At least four people were killed and more than a hundred injured when a string of tornadoes tore through Oklahoma, ripping homes apart and battering entire communities. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports from Sulphur.
Clean up begins after tornadoes hammer parts of Iowa and Nebraska
There have been several injuries linked to tornadoes on Friday, but no fatalities have been reported.
Storms, tornadoes tear through Midwest
A dozen reported tornadoes left behind destroyed homes and scattered debris in several midwestern states, including Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. CBS News' Roxana Saberi reports on the severe weather.
Tornadoes cause damage in Kansas and Iowa as storms hit Midwest
Strong storms across the central U.S. have caused damage and spawned tornadoes, with more severe storms in the forecast through the night.
Severe storms could bring big hail to Midwest
Severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and even hail are expected to sweep through parts of the Midwest this week. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has the details.
Powerful storms tear through southeast U.S.
Severe storms are sweeping across the Southeast, where residents are being warned about the possibility of hail and even tornadoes. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Tornado severely damages small Tennessee town
A storm system is moving east after sweeping across the middle of the U.S., pushing strong winds, heavy rain and tornadoes in some areas. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff reports from Sunbright, Tennessee.
Kentucky under state of emergency amid storms
A massive storm system is leaving behind a trail of damage as it moves through parts of the Midwest and Northeast. Justin Michaels from The Weather Channel has the latest.
Storm system threatening millions across U.S.
Millions of Americans are facing storms moving east from California. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more. Then, CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson joins with the latest forecast.
Midwest tornado survivors recount destruction
Several states across the Midwest are dealing with the aftermath of a series of tornadoes, one of which killed three people in Ohio. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi spoke with survivors.
Ohio crews search rubble after tornados hit
At least three people died during a powerful system of apparent tornadoes overnight, Ohio officials say. Emergency crews are digging through rubble looking for survivors Friday. CBS News' Roxana Saberi reports from Russells Point, Ohio.
Apocalyptic scenes as severe storms hit Ohio
An Ohio man captured apocalyptic scenes unfolding amid a terrifyingly close call with a tornado surrounded by lightning as it caused a nearby home's lights to flicker and tossed debris from a campground into the air.
Funnel cloud spotted in Ohio
A massive funnel cloud was seen sweeping across the horizon in Hancock County, Ohio, on Thursday ahead of a night of violent weather that brought reported tornadoes across the Midwest.
Deadly storms tear through Midwest, South
Tens of thousands of Americans in the Midwest and South woke up to damage caused by severe weather and tornadoes that tore through the area overnight Friday. At least three people were killed in Ohio, officials said. Troy Anderson, the director of the Auglaize County Homeland Security and Emergency Management, joins CBS News with more.
Massive Midwestern tornado system kills 3
A severe tornado system caused devastation in the Midwest overnight. In western Ohio, at least three people died when a tornado touched down. At least seven tornadoes were detected across Ohio and Indiana.
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Deadly tornadoes sweep the Midwest; Spending the night 1,400 feet below ground.
Wisconsin sees first February tornado on record amid mild winter conditions
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado was spotted just south of Madison, reportedly the first in the state of Wisconsin during the month of February.
Flooding, heavy winds hit the Northeast
Residents on Long Island and other parts of the Northeast U.S. woke up to floodwaters Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Florida panhandle is beginning to survey damage from multiple reported tornadoes Tuesday. CBS News teams in New York and Florida are following the results from the winter weather systems that have battered the U.S.
Florida tornadoes prompt state of emergency
Around two dozen counties in Florida remain under a tornado watch Tuesday after at least four twisters tore through the Florida Panhandle. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has the latest on the storm damage from Panama City, Florida.
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American among 4 tourists dead after drinking tainted booze in Laos
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College basketball player collapses and dies after workout
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Alabama set to carry out nation's third nitrogen gas execution
An Alabama prisoner convicted of the 1994 murder of a female hitchhiker is slated Thursday to become the third person executed in the U.S., and Alabama, by nitrogen gas.
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Justice Department calls for breakup of Google and sale of Chrome
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Alabama set to carry out nation's third nitrogen gas execution
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New cases of bird flu in U.S.
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Are food recalls and outbreaks on the rise?
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U.N. court ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and a Hamas leader
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American among 4 tourists dead after drinking tainted booze in Laos
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Chris Stapleton wins 4 CMAs; Morgan Wallen named entertainer of the year
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