89 Confirmed Dead as Tornado Devestates Joplin Mo. [VIDEO] [PICS]

A massive tornado — the deadliest single U.S. tornado since 1953 — tore through the city of Joplin on Sunday, killing at least 89 people. Amid fears the death toll could climb, a fresh round of storms lashed the town early Monday, hampering search and rescue efforts. Our thoughts and prayers for the families.

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