The Afternoon Scoop - Shocking Photos of the Joplin Tornado Aftermath

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May 23, 2011

Shocking Photos of the Joplin Tornado Aftermath A tornado set down in Joplin, Missouri, on Sunday, killing at least 90 people--the deadliest single tornado since 1953. View the latest tweets and photos at The Daily Beast. Read it at The Daily Beast Pawlenty Kicks Off Campaign in Iowa After previewing his announcement with a slick video released Sunday night, former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty made his campaign official with a speech in Iowa. He opened with a sharp attack on President Obama, saying he had divided the American people and pitted classes against each other. He also took some less popular positions, including ending federal ethanol subsidies and means-testing for Social Security beneficiaries. Pawlenty was the first GOP contender to form an exploratory committee, but he's still considered a relative unknown outside his home state. He polls in the single digits in most national 2012 GOP surveys. Read it at CNN Obama Chugs a Guinness in Ireland Welcomed with open arms by his ancestral "cousins." Dominique Strauss-Kahn's Farewell Note To IMF employees. Taliban Mullah Omar 'Alive and Well' Insurgents reject claims that he is dead. Headless Body Found on Long Island 100 miles from possible serial killer's victims. Sign up for The Yes List email, our weekly cultural recommendations. For more of The Daily Beast, become a fan on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

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