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Agencies raced to assess damage from tornadoes that killed 11 people before ice and snow stretched resources too thin.

"This was a riot," said Dennis McDonald, a St. Matthews police spokesman. "It was crazy."

A mall in Louisville, Kentucky closed for the night after several disturbances involving as many as 1,000 to 2,000 teens, according to the St. Matthew

Here's why Pope Francis has earned his nickname of the "people's pope."

Authorities said the full extent of the damage from the storms was not yet known — but warned the region should get ready for another hit.

Thanks to social media, people around the globe shared stories, found a common ground and created a place to grieve and to give back.

Karla Y. Leanos had been crossing the street in North Lawndale in the 4200 block of West Ogden around 10 p.m. when she was hit by a 2008 Chrysler.

He played a leading role in establishing standards to describe mental disorders and eliminating homosexuality's designation as a pathology.

China's economy lost some luster and its leaders their aura of invincibility, making it the top business story in 2015, say AP business editors.

Jason Manley captured spectacular night time video of a tornado sparking several power flashes as it spun toward Lake Ray Hubbard near Rowlett, Texas.