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Rescue teams search rubble after severe storms hit central US, dozens feared dead

by JEFF ROBERSON (ROBERT JABLON and JIM SALTER Associated Press)

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill — Dozens were feared dead Saturday after tornadoes and severe weather caused catastrophic damage across multiple states, tearing through a candle factory in Kentucky, an Amazon facility in Illinois and a nursing home in Arkansas.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said about 110 people were in the factory in Mayfield when the tornado hit.

“We believe our death toll from this event will exceed 50 Kentuckians and probably end up 70 to 100,” he said at a news conference Saturday. “It’s very hard, really tough, and we’re praying for each and every one of those families.”…


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