Severe storms batter Midwest, tornadoes destroy a FedEx facility

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Severe storms battered parts of the Midwest with heavy rain, gusty winds, and tornadoes. Two reported twisters hit near Kalamazoo, Michigan and shredded a FedEx facility.

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