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Death toll rises in Joplin storms

May 28, 2011|Chris Replogle, KY3 News | creplogle@ky3.com

JOPLIN, Mo. - The death toll from Sunday's deadly tornado in Joplin rose again Saturday morning.

The death toll climbed to 139.  Emergency agencies report 105 missing from the storm.  Rescue crews with 600 volunteers and 50 dog teams remain searching the ruins for any sign of life. 

President Obama is scheduled to attend a memorial service at Missouri Southern State University Sunday afternoon.

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