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Deadly twister outbreak hits six states
The Associated Press reports the nation faced its deadliest tornado outbreak in nearly four decades with at least 290 deaths across six states. Alabama bore the majority, especially in Tuscaloosa and Pleasant Grove where the city emergency center was destroyed and Bryant-Denny Stadium used as a relay. Governor Bentley confirmed 204 deaths in Alabama, while Mississippi and Tennessee each logged 33, Georgia 14, Virginia 5, and Kentucky 1. President Obama planned a visit to assess damage and meet affected families.
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Associated Press
Pleasant Grove
Ala
Alabama
Greg Corbin
National Weather Service
Norman
Ohlo
Corbin
Tuscaloosa
Bristol
Birmingham
Greg Harrison
Oklahoma
Kansas
South
Robert Bentley
Mississippi
Tennessee
Georgia
Virginia
Kentucky
University of Alabama
Bryant-Denny
Walter Maddox
U.S
Weather Service
Barack Obama
Bentley