JOPLIN — The numbers look increasingly bleak for families hoping for the best after a monster tornado devastated the town of Joplin. The city has raised the death toll to at least 139, and state officials say 100 people are still missing.
UPDATE: Joplin official lowers tornado death toll to 139
Saturday, May 28, 2011 | 9:59 p.m. CDT
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