Joplin, Mo., Slammed by Twister; 116 Dead

Massive tornado tears through southwest Missouri; "It cut the city in half," official says; 7 rescued.

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By CBS/AP

Story Created: May 23, 2011 at 9:07 AM AKDT

Story Updated: May 23, 2011 at 2:22 PM AKDT

(CBS/AP)  

Updated at 4:21 p.m. ET

 

JOPLIN, Mo. - The city manager in Joplin says the death toll from a tornado that struck the city Sunday has risen to 116.

 

But there's good news too. City Manager Mark Rohr says seven people have been rescued.

 

Authorities warned that the death toll could climb as search and rescue workers continued their efforts. Their task was made more miserable as a new thunderstorm with strong winds and heavy rain pelted part of the city with quarter-sized hail.

 

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