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The National Weather Service says a strong storm system carrying a funnel cloud moved over central Ohio, and authorities are investigating reports that a tornado touched down west of Columbus. via WBNS

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A tornado watch is in effect for 43 central and eastern North Carolina counties as a storm system moves across the state. via WAVY-TV Portsmouth

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“She was a giant in the gospel music industry”

Joyce 'Dottie' Rambo, an influential gospel singer and songwriter, died early Sunday when her tour bus ran off the highway and struck an embankment. She was 74.

Seven other people on the bus were injured in the wreck about two miles east of Mount Vernon on Interstate 44, the Missouri Highway Patrol said. They were hospitalized in Springfield with moderate to severe injuries, according to the patrol.

It was unclear whether the crash was related to the severe storms and tornadoes that hit the region on Saturday. Storms also swept through the area later in the night, according to the National Weather Service. Read more

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Several tornados were spotted near the Oklahoma-Missouri border Saturday. At least 18 people were killed as severe storms walloped the central part of the country. via ClipSyndicate

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Between a quarter and a half an inch of rain are possible today, and more showers and thunderstorms are expected throughout the week. via The Courier-Journal

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Associated Press - May 11, 2008 1:13 AM ET SENECA, Mo. - At least 16 people have been killed in tornadoes and severe storms that spun across the Oklahoma-Missouri border. via WTKR-TV Norfolk

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They were punting on the Cam, dancing in Maidstone and playing on the beach in Brighton, but in south Wales they spent the hottest day of the year mopping up after a night of flash flooding - welcome to the ... via Telegraph.co.uk

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“Sending these damage assessment teams is a vital step in the recovery process and one that will help get life back to normal”

Residents of this Forsyth County town will continue the task of cleaning up this weekend following severe storms Thursday night. via News 14 Charlotte

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Officials with the National Weather Service have confirmed tornado touchdowns in north and west Alabama. via WBMA

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Port Blair , May.10: Torrential rains cut off air services from Port Blair airport on Saturday, stranding passengers and virtually snapping travel links between the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the mainland. via Daily India

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