Deadly W. Virginia floods
The death toll from historic West Virginia flooding rose all day Friday. At least 20 are dead after severe thunderstorms dumped nine inches of rain. Kris Van Cleave has more.
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The death toll from historic West Virginia flooding rose all day Friday. At least 20 are dead after severe thunderstorms dumped nine inches of rain. Kris Van Cleave has more.
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