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Tornadoes in Carbon Hill, Ala.

Lynn Neary talks with reporter Melanie Peeples, who is in Carbon Hill, Ala., about the destruction there from last night's tornadoes. As many as three twisters hit the area, killing seven people, felling trees and power lines, and damaging homes.

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Lynn Neary is an NPR arts correspondent covering books and publishing.

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