Andy Beshear

Powerful tornadoes kill dozens across six US states

Rescuers were desperately searching for survivors early on Dec. 12 after dozens of devastating tornadoes tore through six U.S. states, leaving at least 83 people dead, dozens missing and towns in ruin.

President Joe Biden called the wave of tornadoes, including one that travelled more than 200 miles, "one of the largest" storm outbreaks in American history.