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before it hit, there was branches falling out of the sky before we even knew the tornado was coming. >> reporter: many had only moments to seek shelter. >> when we came out, it looked like the woman had been dropped. >> we're lucky to be alive. so thankful for that. >> reporter: hundreds were not as fortunate. the death toll is now well above 240 and climbing. more than 160 of the deaths in alabama alone. >> we're bringing this search and rescue dogs to walk through the you rubble in the areas that we can't get to. >> reporter: president obama signed an emergency declaration for alab...

done deal. mike shanahan agrees to take the reigns for the redskins and the coach is cashing in. how much he's planning to make. senate surprise. two dom kratic senators announcing plans to step down. spreading the blame. the president not pulling punches in his criticism of the failed christmas day terror attack. good morning everyone. i'm eun yang. >> i'm joe krebs on this wednesday, the 6th day of january, 2010. let's take a live look outside. looks ke we still have clouds above us right now and still very cold. 29 degrees here at 5:00 in the morning. >> no relief in sight. ...