Residents dig out after severe weather, tornados killed at least 27
The storms were part of a weather system on Friday that killed 19 people in Kentucky, seven in Missouri and at least one person in Virginia.
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Midwest hit with deadly storms, tornadoes
At least 26 people are dead after violent storms and tornadoes swept across three states. Officials expect the number to rise. Nicole Valdes reports and Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
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