Tornadoes leave 23 dead across Tennessee
Tennessee has been hit with its deadliest tornado outbreak in more than a decade. Governor Bill Lee has declared a state of emergency. Mireya Villarreal reports.
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Tennessee couple on surviving tornadoes
At least 24 people were killed and dozens remain missing in Tennessee after the U.S.’s deadliest tornado in nearly seven years. David Begnaud speaks to one couple about their harrowing fight for survival, including feeling their home fly through the air before it “disintegrated.”
Tennessee's deadly tornado outbreak
At least 24 people were killed and dozens are still missing in Tennessee after the deadliest tornado outbreak in the U.S. in years. Officials say many of the victims were asleep in their beds when the storms hit. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud joined CBSN with the latest.
Entire family among Tennessee tornado victims
The search for survivors is still ongoing in Tennessee after tornadoes left at least 24 people dead. In hard-hit Putnam County, a tornado was on the ground for over 50 miles, one of the longest paths of destruction in the region’s history. David Begnaud reports on the disaster's fatalities and the search for those still missing.
Tornado rips through Arkansas
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Tornadoes threaten the South
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Deadly tornadoes and storms sweep through deep South
At least six people were killed in Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana.
At least 33 killed as tornadoes rip through the South
Extreme weather made its way across the United States from Sunday to Monday, putting 75 million people in danger.
Suspected tornado tears through Louisiana, damaging homes
At least 20 homes in Monroe were heavily damaged as winds ripped away several roofs and downed trees and power lines.
Doctor in viral photo with son loses home to tornado
"Our house is gone," his wife said. "Jared was inside, but he survived by the grace of God. Please pray for us as we begin to pick up the pieces."
Tornado rips through Arkansas city, leaving at least 6 hurt
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At least two tornadoes struck Tennessee overnight on March 3, killing at least 25 and destroying dozens of buildings.
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"Nashville is my home and the fact that so many people have lost their homes and so much more in Middle Tennessee is devastating to me," Swift said on Instagram.
Couple describes "flying in the air" during deadly tornado
Cookeville in Putnam County, just east of Nashville, was among the most devastated areas with 18 of the two dozen fatalities.
Nashville area tornadoes kill at least 24
Tornadoes ripped across Tennessee, shredding at least 48 buildings; one of the twisters caused severe damage across downtown Nashville and hit the CBS affiliate there directly.
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Multiple tornadoes reported across Mississippi
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Cleanup begins after deadly storms hit South
An EF-2 tornado tore through Haughton, Louisiana with 135 mph winds.
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