Seventy-five percent of the world's tornadoes hit America. Read More

The tornado in Oklahoma is reviving the debate about federal disaster relief funds, with two of the state's senators voting against FEMA funds in 2011. Republicans blocking natural disaster aid is nothing new. Here's a look back. Read More

Chris Jansing toured a 12-by-14 safe room that saved lives on Monday. Just a minute before the tornado passed, the family heard their neighbors banging on the door to be let inside. Read More

Oklahoma state Rep. Mark McBride has toured the devastation left by Monday's monster tornado and admits it's been overwhelming. Read More

Between Oklahoma’s recent tornadoes, record-breaking heat and drought, the escalation of wildfires and the devastation of Superstorm Sandy, it’s becoming more apparent that extreme weather has become the new normal. Read More

When we saw what had happened in Moore, we knew we had to take Morning Joe to Oklahoma, but nothing could have prepared us for the destruction we'd see once there. Read More

As rescue workers continue to recover victims from Oklahoma's devastating tornado, stories of survival and sacrifice were also unearthed. Read More

Oklahoma natives are taking to social media to share what they've seen since one of the worst tornadoes in history ravaged their hometowns. Politicians and celebrities alike are offering condolences--and financial aid. Read More

Boehner pushed back against reporters who asked whether Republicans would demand cuts to offset tornado aid, likely delaying the relief funds. Read More

Oklahoma’s two senators, Republicans Tom Coburn and James Inhofe, both opposed Sandy relief and backed an amendment that would have cut the package. But officials estimate tornado recovery could cost billions. Read More

These photos show an Oklahoma in transition as families try to reconnect and residents survey the damage left behind by a powerful tornado. Read More

"We've been through it before, so we'll get through it again," Moore, Oklahoma mayor Glenn Lewis told Chris Jansing a day after a tornado flattened his town. Read More

Eyewitness video from Moore, Oklahoma residents shows a powerful moving twister tearing through the plains. Read More

“We’re still very much into the rescue and recovery stage. We want to make sure that we have absolutely uncovered and looked into every single crevice that there might be for anyone that might have been injured in the tornado itself and the storm,” Gov. Mary Fallin explained. Read More

The enormous twister at least a mile wide with winds as strong as 200 mph ripped through Oklahoma City suburbs on Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods, crushing a school, and killing at least 24 people. Read More

The search for tornado survivors went on, even as the dead began to be identified. The Oklahoma medical examiner confirmed 24 fatalities, and hundreds more injured. Read More

“It’s a town full of really hardworking, really good people. They know about these things, they take warnings seriously,” Congressman Cole said. “People did everything right here, but if you’re in front of an F-4, an F-5, there is no good thing to do if you’re above ground.” Read More

A Moore, Okla., elementary school took a direct hit from the massive tornado that ripped through the state. By early Tuesday morning, the medical examiner had confirmed 24 fatalities, but the toll was expected to rise. Read More

A devastating tornado that tore through Moore, Okla., killed at least 24--and the death toll was expected to climb. The latest information, and how you can help. Read More