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Powerful Tornadoes Tear Through Parts of American South

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Powerful tornadoes tore through mostly rural parts of the American South, killing dozens over the weekend. Search and rescue efforts are under way as tens of thousands of people are without power or running water. President Joe Biden declared the region a "disaster area,” clearing the way for federal aid in support of recovery efforts. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi has more.