• Joplin Tornado Coverage
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    Government awards Joplin Schools $800k

    The United States Department of Education has awarded the Joplin School District more than $800,000 in grant money for continued tornado recovery.

    • CNN WIRE: JOPLIN RECOVERY PHOTO SIDE-BY-SIDE

      Photos show Joplin's triumphant recovery

      A year since a tornado destroyed a third of Joplin, three residents revisit the scenes of destruction they witnessed in May 2011 and reflect on the recovery process.

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        Groundbreaking for new Joplin school

        While Joplin High School remains a pile of rubble – Tuesday signified a new beginning.

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        1. KSHB: SHANDIE REED  MAY 2011

          One year ago: How did we survive that?

          One year ago, Shandie Reed stood by what used to be her family's home, asking "How did we survive that?" Today, she is preparing to move into a new home donated by strangers.

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          Looking back, thinking forward in Joplin

            A day of solemn remembrances and forward-looking celebrations is planned Tuesday as Joplin commemorates the anniversary of a tornado that ripped the city in half.

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          Text: Obama speaks at Joplin graduation

          Click inside to read President Barack Obama's full remarks made Monday night at Joplin High School's graduation ceremony.

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            • UMKC students design a rebuilt Joplin

            • Obama: Joplin graduates 'an inspiration'

            • Joplin hospital worker describes tornado

            • Obama to speak at Joplin's graduation

            • Joplin's road to graduation a rough one

            • Actors help Joplin residents heal

            • EMTs in Joplin get new tools, procedures

            • Father: I looked over and Will was gone

            1. Emotions run high at Joplin graduation

            2. Obama credits local Joplin volunteer

            3. Red Cross operators honored for work

              • Joplin donut man is one tough Dude

              • A year inside Joplin's 'mall school'

              • Joplin's 'miracle' baby now 1 year old

              • Joplin's graduating class moves forward

              • Filmaker from Joplin creates documentary

              • Joplin twister was costliest since 1950

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