Breaking news: At least 23 dead after tornadoes tear through three states
The death toll may rise, officials warned.
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May 17, 2025, 2:09 p.m. ET

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People can be seen on the second floor of a building that lost a wall because of a tornado.
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At Least 23 Dead After Tornadoes and Storms Tear Through 3 States

In Missouri and Kentucky alone, tornadoes killed at least 21 people, officials said. Dozens more were injured, and officials warned that the death toll may rise.

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