Tornadoes Level Homes From Indiana to Alabama

Dozens of tornadoes cut a path across five states in the U.S. Midwest and South yesterday, smashing houses and damaging schools. At least 27 people were killed, the Associated Press reported.

The storms, the second swarm this week, hit hardest in southern Indiana, northern Kentucky and northern Alabama. Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear declared a statewide emergency, allowing municipalities to access state resources for public safety and recovery efforts, according to an e-mailed statement.