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By TRAVIS LOLLER and SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — Among the dozens of people killed by twisters that ripped through the Midwest and South were an Amazon worker who was an avid outdoorsman, a “typical” grandma and a judge. They were killed during Friday night’s tornadoes that left a trail of destruction

By BRUCE SCHREINER and DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — Eight people are confirmed dead at a Kentucky candle factory that was hit by a tornado and another eight remain missing, but dozens more have been accounted for, a company spokesman said Sunday, raising hope that the toll from a Midwest twister outbreak

MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — Candle company spokesman: 8 factory workers dead, 8 missing after tornado; would be a sharp drop in feared deaths.

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — DeeJuan Pruitt tallied 13 points and 11 rebounds to lift Southern Illinois-Edwardsville to a 60-56 win over Kansas City. Shamar Wright’s layup with 19 seconds left gave SIUE a 59-56 lead. After Kansas City missed a 3-pointer, Shaun Doss Jr. made 1 of 2 from the line for the game’s final

By BRUCE SCHREINER and DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — The agonizing wait for answers continues at a Kentucky candle factory where searchers are picking through the ruins after a tornado struck. Kentucky’s governor warned initially that the state’s death toll from an outbreak of twisters  could top 100. But later in the

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders stumbled into Kansas City still harboring playoff hopes, even though they’ve been beset by injuries, dealt with a season’s worth of off-the-field turmoil, and had lost four of their last five games. They looked more like a team deserving of

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders were last seen in Kansas City taking a victory lap around Arrowhead Stadium in their team buses, and they decided it was wise to stomp on the Chiefs’ logo at midfield shortly before kickoff Sunday. They probably regret both of

By BRUCE SCHREINER and DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — The agonizing wait for answers continues at a Kentucky candle factory where searchers are picking through the ruins after a tornado struck. Kentucky’s governor is warning the state’s death toll from an outbreak of tornadoes could top 100. Rescuers in the increasingly bleak

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A pedestrian was killed Saturday after a minivan veered off the road in St. Louis and drove along a sidewalk. Police said the crash happened around 12:15 p.m. Saturday. Officials said a 35-year-old woman was driving east on Martin Luther King Drive when she crossed through the westbound lanes and struck

By SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Search efforts at an Amazon facility in Illinois where at least six people were killed in a tornado are expected to take several days. But authorities don’t expect to find more survivors and the local coroner says there are no pending reports of missing people related to

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri man has been charged with three felonies for allegedly firing a shotgun at a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper and injuring him after a short chase Friday night in Springfield. Justin Jackman, 36, of Springfield, was charged Saturday with first-degree assault, armed criminal action, unlawful possession of a firearm

By BRUCE SCHREINER and DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s governor is warning the state’s death toll from an outbreak of tornadoes could top 100. Rescuers in an increasingly bleak search are picking through the splintered ruins of homes and businesses, including a candle factory that was bustling with night-shift employees when

By SUMAN NAISHADHAM and SETH BORENSTEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Unusually warm temperatures and a storm system moving east linked to the La Nina weather pattern helped create the conditions necessary for the monstrous tornadoes and severe weather that tore through parts of the the Midwest and South. Tornadoes in December are unusual, but

By STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Charlie Lindgren made 22 saves and Pavel Buchnevich had a goal and assist, leading the St. Louis Blues to a 4-1 win over the slumping Montreal Canadiens. The Blues have won their last seven home games, their longest streak since winning nine in a row from

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Gov. Mike Parson’s office  says at least two people in Missouri have died and hundreds of homes and buildings are damaged or destroyed after a massive  Friday night stormfront that killed dozens in several states. Parson’s office said a woman was killed at home in St. Charles County northwest of St.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Isiaih Mosley had 25 points as Missouri State defeated Oral Roberts 69-60. Ja’Monta Black had 16 points for the Bears (6-4). Gaige Prim added 10 points. Max Abmas had 19 points for the Golden Eagles (5-5). 

By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky residents affected by a monstrous twister are grappling with its force and destruction and sharing harrowing stories of survival. Gov. Andy Beshear says the number of deaths from Friday night’s tornado could exceed 100 across numerous counties. In the town of Mayfield, residents helped rescuers