Kentucky man rescues wife, sister-in-law from rubble of candle factory demolished by tornado

Kentucky man rescues wife, sister-in-law from rubble of candle factory demolished by tornado

MMA fighter Brian Brooks says his wife, who worked at the Mayfield, Kentucky candle factory destroyed by a tornado, called him to tell him that she and her sister were trapped in the rubble, and that she loved him. He raced to the scene, helping to pull as many workers as he could from the collapsed building -- and eventually managed to rescue his wife and her sister as well.

MMA fighter Brian Brooks says his wife, who worked at the Mayfield, Kentucky candle factory destroyed by a tornado, called him to tell him that she and her sister were trapped in the rubble, and that she loved him. He raced to the scene, helping to pull as many workers as he could from the collapsed building -- and eventually managed to rescue his wife and her sister as well.

Tornado killed 7 children on a single street in Kentucky

Tornado killed 7 children on a single street in Kentucky

Fourteen people died within a few blocks when a tornado touched down in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Eleven of them were from a single street, including seven children.

Fourteen people died within a few blocks when a tornado touched down in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Eleven of them were from a single street, including seven children.

Kentucky candle factory worker says she faced discipline if she left job amid tornado

Kentucky candle factory worker says she faced discipline if she left job amid tornado

An employee of the Kentucky candle factory where eight workers were killed by a tornado says a supervisor threatened her with written disciplinary action if she went home early because storms were approaching.

An employee of the Kentucky candle factory where eight workers were killed by a tornado says a supervisor threatened her with written disciplinary action if she went home early because storms were approaching.

Tornado relief: How to help victims in Kentucky, other states

Tornado relief: How to help victims in Kentucky, other states

Tornadoes ripped through the South and Midwest overnight on Dec. 10, killing dozens across five states and leaving behind a trail of destruction. Here’s a look at ways you can help.

Tornadoes ripped through the South and Midwest overnight on Dec. 10, killing dozens across five states and leaving behind a trail of destruction. Here’s a look at ways you can help.

Tornadoes: At least 64 killed in Kentucky, thousands without heat, water

Tornadoes: At least 64 killed in Kentucky, thousands without heat, water

Tornadoes left at least 64 people dead in Kentucky and at least 14 others across Illinois, Tennessee, Arkansas and Missouri, officials said.

Tornadoes left at least 64 people dead in Kentucky and at least 14 others across Illinois, Tennessee, Arkansas and Missouri, officials said.

Kentucky tornado kills 8 in candle factory, search continues in collapsed Amazon warehouse

Kentucky tornado kills 8 in candle factory, search continues in collapsed Amazon warehouse

Gov. Andy Beshear initially warned Sunday that the state’s overall death toll from the outbreak of twisters Friday night in Mayfield and other communities could exceed 100.

Gov. Andy Beshear initially warned Sunday that the state’s overall death toll from the outbreak of twisters Friday night in Mayfield and other communities could exceed 100.

Was Kentucky, Tennessee tornado outbreak related to climate change?

Was Kentucky, Tennessee tornado outbreak related to climate change?

Dozens were killed when tornadoes ripped through at least five states late Friday, including a candle factory in Kentucky and an Amazon warehouse in Illinois. Did climate change play a role in this catastrophic weather event?

Dozens were killed when tornadoes ripped through at least five states late Friday, including a candle factory in Kentucky and an Amazon warehouse in Illinois. Did climate change play a role in this catastrophic weather event?

Mayfield, Kentucky tornado: Gov. fears at least 70 dead after storm hits candle factory

Mayfield, Kentucky tornado: Gov. fears at least 70 dead after storm hits candle factory

Tornadoes and severe weather left catastrophic destruction and multiple deaths in several states, including Kentucky where dozens are feared dead. Here is a look at where the storms hit across the U.S. late Friday.

Tornadoes and severe weather left catastrophic destruction and multiple deaths in several states, including Kentucky where dozens are feared dead. Here is a look at where the storms hit across the U.S. late Friday.

Extreme winter conditions could trigger another blackout
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Extreme winter conditions could trigger another blackout

The catastrophic February storm led to one of the biggest power outages in U.S. history, knocking out electricity to more than 4 million customers and leading to hundreds of deaths. Many homes were left without heat and water for days, and some for weeks. Could we go through it again?

The catastrophic February storm led to one of the biggest power outages in U.S. history, knocking out electricity to more than 4 million customers and leading to hundreds of deaths. Many homes were left without heat and water for days, and some for weeks. Could we go through it again?

17 dead, dozens missing after heavy rains flood southern India

17 dead, dozens missing after heavy rains flood southern India

Authorities in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh say at least 17 people have died and dozens are reported missing after days of heavy rains.

Authorities in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh say at least 17 people have died and dozens are reported missing after days of heavy rains.

Morning storms prompt tornado watch, warnings across Houston area

Morning storms prompt tornado watch, warnings across Houston area

Following a round of severe morning storms along a cold front, the weather will gradually improve and we’ll even see some sun by the afternoon.

Following a round of severe morning storms along a cold front, the weather will gradually improve and we’ll even see some sun by the afternoon.

Flood risk threatens 25% of critical US infrastructure, research shows

Flood risk threatens 25% of critical US infrastructure, research shows

Flooding isn’t just a threat to our roads. A new study conducted by First Street Foundation found it threatens our police stations, fire stations, hospitals and water treatment facilities.

Flooding isn’t just a threat to our roads. A new study conducted by First Street Foundation found it threatens our police stations, fire stations, hospitals and water treatment facilities.

Tornadoes hit Oklahoma as severe weather sweeps across Central US

Tornadoes hit Oklahoma as severe weather sweeps across Central US

Multiple reported tornadoes caused damage in Oklahoma late Sunday, as severe weather also swept through parts of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Texas.

Multiple reported tornadoes caused damage in Oklahoma late Sunday, as severe weather also swept through parts of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Texas.

Alabama flash flooding kills 4, swamps roadways, officials say

Alabama flash flooding kills 4, swamps roadways, officials say

The deaths of four people were blamed on Alabama flooding, officials said. Flash flood warnings and watches were issued Thursday for much of the state.

The deaths of four people were blamed on Alabama flooding, officials said. Flash flood warnings and watches were issued Thursday for much of the state.