The death toll from the powerful tornado in Joplin, Missouri has risen to at least 139. More than 150 others are still missing following the disaster. Local residents and volunteers are struggling to get the devastated city back on its feet.
Seven More people were confirmed dead over the last 24 hours.
The tornado, already the deadliest single twister in the United States since 1947, also injured more than 900 people.
Officials say that figure could be higher because some people did not go to hospital.