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DISASTERS March 9, 2019

The Latest: Storm winds damage buildings in Mississippi town

The Latest on severe weather in the Southern United States (all times local): 2:30 p.m. Authorities say two small tornadoes touched down briefly in central Arkansas, downing power lines and destroying several buildings.

Donald Trump March 9, 2019

Was It OK for Trump to sign Bibles in Alabama visit? Religious leaders weigh in

President Donald Trump was just doing what he could to raise spirits when he signed Bibles at an Alabama church for survivors of a deadly tornado outbreak, many religious leaders say, though some are offended and others say he could have handled it differently.

DISASTERS March 9, 2019

Forecasters warn of possible tornadoes in South

The National Weather Service has issued tornado watches for parts of Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas and says those states face an "enhanced risk" for severe weather.

Hurricanes - Typhoons March 8, 2019

Trump surveys devastation, pays respects to tornado victims

Head bowed, President Donald Trump paid respects Friday to the 23 people killed when a powerful tornado roared through a rural Alabama town, observing a moment of silence before white wooden crosses that stood in remembrance of each victim.

DISASTERS March 8, 2019

Too late: Leaders planned shelter before killer twister hit

Leaders in this rural Alabama area began working on a community storm shelter months ago, selecting a potential site and meeting to consider how many people might need protection.

DISASTERS March 8, 2019

Forecasters heighten risk of storms and twisters in South

Forecasters are upgrading the likelihood that severe storms and strong tornadoes could strike parts of the South less than a week after a twister killed more than 20 people in Alabama.

DISASTERS March 8, 2019

The Latest: 38 tornadoes confirmed in Southeast outbreak

The Latest on a deadly tornado outbreak that killed 23 in Lee County, Alabama (all times local): 8:45 Government surveys have confirmed at least 38 tornadoes touched down across the Southeast in a deadly weekend outbreak.

Tornado March 7, 2019

Alabama girl injured in tornado doesn't know her father, best friend have died

Brooke Waldrop was among several people who had returned here to a field of destruction on Lee Road 38. Three days after a power EF-4 tornado swept through the town, causing mayhem and destruction, she found herself searching through belongings that had been reduced to a pile of rubble.

Hurricanes - Typhoons March 7, 2019

Eyes in the sky: Heat-seeking drones used after tornado

Rescue crews didn't have to stumble through every destroyed building in their search for victims after a tornado ravaged a corner of Alabama this week: They used heat-seeking drones to let them know whether there was anyone beneath the ruins.

DISASTERS March 5, 2019

Alabama tornado claims children, seniors among victims

At least 23 people, ranging from 6 to 89 years old, died Sunday when a massive tornado slammed into the small community of Beauregard, Alabama.

DISASTERS March 5, 2019

Aftermath: Alabama's tornado dead range in age from 6 to 89

Picking through the twisted debris that had been her Alabama mobile home, Carol Dean found her wedding dress and a Father's Day note to her husband reading, "Daddy, I love you to pieces."