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Tornado Retrospective Web Version

16 tornadoes wreaked havoc on neighborhoods just south of the DFW metroplex this week. These are the stories from the people who lived through the terrors of the tornadoes, dealt with the devastation and loss, and are now picking up the pieces on the road to recovery.

$600 million Powerball jackpot expected to get even bigger

$600 million Powerball jackpot expected to get even bigger

Raw: Texas Gov. Flies Over Tornado Damage

Texas Gov. Rick Perry took an aerial tour of Granbury, which was devastated Wednesday night by a tornado with winds of up to 200 miles an hour. At least six people were killed. (May 17)

Chilling 911 call details horror before Hofstra student is shot dead in home

Chilling 911 call details horror before Hofstra student is shot dead in home

Baseball player returns $500 thousand overpayment to team

Baseball player returns $500 thousand overpayment to team

Will Smith: Jaden 'Does It the Way He Wants To'

Go behind the scenes with Will Smith and Jaden Smith in 'After Earth.'

Preview: Living Large In Tahiti Beach

Preview: Living Large In Tahiti Beach

Sen. Collins takes lead in military sexual assault crisis

Sen. Collins takes lead in military sexual assault crisis

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