A heartwarming video of a dog rescued by a&nbsp;news crew surfaced on the internet which has won millions of hearts worldwide.

The news crew of ABC spotted the dog trapped underneath the debris of a damaged home in tornado-ravaged Texas.

ABC News sound technician Jim Gower heard the pooch's cries and quickly called for the animal rescue to help. While he waited, he found a nearby shovel and started digging a hole for the animal so that it could escape.&nbsp;

The terrified pup hesitated to exit the hole at first, however, the crew persuaded the pooch out of the wreckage with the help of a Slim Jim meat stick before the animal control arrived.

This came as the crew was setting up the equipment to capture the devastation caused by an EF-1 tornado in Laguna Heights, east of Brownsville, which claimed the life of at least one person.

ABC congratulated their team while social media users thanked the crew members for helping a voiceless animal in need.

"Thank you for rescuing this 4-legged angel," one user commented on the YouTube video.

"Thank you to the beautiful humans who saved him," another added. "True meaning of no one left behind."

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<h2>Deadly tornado rips through Texas’ coastal town of Laguna Heights</h2>

According to officials, at least one person lost life after a tornado tore through the unincorporated Gulf Coast community in Texas on Saturday, causing damage to numerous structures and taking down power lines.

As per the New York Times report, a severe thunderstorm spawned a tornado that hit Laguna Heights, near South Padre Island and surrounding communities, such as Port Isabel, around 4 am on Saturday.

Officials confirmed that multiple structures sustained "extensive damage".&nbsp;

Port Isabel Police Chief Robert Lopez said 10 people were injured, with two of them in critical condition, the others had minor cuts and bruises, as per NYT.

Angelica Soria, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in Brownsville, Texas, said officials found out in an initial damage assessment that a tornado was on the ground for five minutes. The damage was consistent with a tornado with wind speeds of 86-110 mph.

“The survey team is still going to go through the damage assessment,” Soria said. “I know it wasn’t a very large swath, but I don’t have the exact mileage yet.”

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A heartwarming video of a dog rescued by a news crew surfaced on the internet which has won millions of hearts worldwide. The news crew of ABC spotted the dog trapped underneath the debris of a damaged home in tornado-ravaged Texas.

A heartwarming video of a dog rescued by a news crew surfaced on the internet which has won millions of hearts worldwide. The news crew of ABC spotted the dog trapped underneath the debris of a damaged home in tornado-ravaged Texas. ABC News sound technician Jim Gower heard the pooch's cries and quickly called for the animal rescue to help. While he waited, he found a nearby shovel and started digging a hole for the animal so that it could escape. The terrified pup hesitated to exit the hole at first, however, the crew persuaded the pooch out of the wreckage with the help of a Slim Jim meat stick before the animal control arrived. This came as the crew was setting up the equipment to capture the devastation caused by an EF-1 tornado in Laguna Heights, east of Brownsville, which claimed the life of at least one person. ABC congratulated their team while social media users thanked the crew members for helping a voiceless animal in need. "Thank you for rescuing this 4-legged angel," one user commented on the YouTube video. "Thank you to the beautiful humans who saved him," another added. "True meaning of no one left behind." × Deadly tornado rips through Texas’ coastal town of Laguna Heights According to officials, at least one person lost life after a tornado tore through the unincorporated Gulf Coast community in Texas on Saturday, causing damage to numerous structures and taking down power lines. As per the New York Times report, a severe thunderstorm spawned a tornado that hit Laguna Heights, near South Padre Island and surrounding communities, such as Port Isabel, around 4 am on Saturday. Officials confirmed that multiple structures sustained "extensive damage". Port Isabel Police Chief Robert Lopez said 10 people were injured, with two of them in critical condition, the others had minor cuts and bruises, as per NYT. Angelica Soria, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in Brownsville, Texas, said officials found out in an initial damage assessment that a tornado was on the ground for five minutes. The damage was consistent with a tornado with wind speeds of 86-110 mph. “The survey team is still going to go through the damage assessment,” Soria said. “I know it wasn’t a very large swath, but I don’t have the exact mileage yet.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Four adults and two children were killed when a tornado hit Madison County in the US state of Iowa on Saturday, officials said.

At least four other adults were injured in the tornado that caused "widespread damage to both homes and properties," the county's emergency management director told a press briefing.

"This is, I think, the worst that anyone has seen in quite a long time," Diogenes Ayala said.&nbsp;"This will be impactful for many years to come."

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National Weather Service Des Moines tweeted at 7:30 pm (0130 GMT Sunday) that "the worst is over for central Iowa."&nbsp;

"Storms are moving off to the East. Areas west of the line, including the Des Moines metro, are in the clear."

NWS said its survey teams would thoroughly investigate the damage on Sunday.

"This is pretty devastating for our community," Ayala said, adding that rescue efforts would continue overnight.

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Madison County, which allows state resources to be used to assist with recovery.&nbsp;

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"Our hearts go out to all those affected by the deadly storms that tore through our state today," Reynolds said in a statement.&nbsp;

In December, dozens of devastating tornadoes ripped through five US states overnight, leaving at least 79 people dead&nbsp;in Kentucky -- with fatalities also recorded in Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri and Illinois.

Four adults and two children were killed when a tornado hit Madison County in the US state of Iowa on Saturday, officials said. At least four other adults were injured in the tornado that caused "widespread damage to both homes and properties," the county's emergency management director told a press briefing.

Four adults and two children were killed when a tornado hit Madison County in the US state of Iowa on Saturday, officials said. At least four other adults were injured in the tornado that caused "widespread damage to both homes and properties," the county's emergency management director told a press briefing. "This is, I think, the worst that anyone has seen in quite a long time," Diogenes Ayala said. "This will be impactful for many years to come." Also read | Zelensky holds phone call with Joe Biden, pushes for more US support to Ukraine National Weather Service Des Moines tweeted at 7:30 pm (0130 GMT Sunday) that "the worst is over for central Iowa." "Storms are moving off to the East. Areas west of the line, including the Des Moines metro, are in the clear." NWS said its survey teams would thoroughly investigate the damage on Sunday. "This is pretty devastating for our community," Ayala said, adding that rescue efforts would continue overnight. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Madison County, which allows state resources to be used to assist with recovery. Also read | Sydney faces more rain as death toll from Australian floods rises to 17 "Our hearts go out to all those affected by the deadly storms that tore through our state today," Reynolds said in a statement. In December, dozens of devastating tornadoes ripped through five US states overnight, leaving at least 79 people dead in Kentucky -- with fatalities also recorded in Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri and Illinois.

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The ‘no mobile phones allowed’ policy in Amazon warehouses has been a controversial topic for months now, and has been largely criticised. Now, the retail giant seems to be backing off from it.<o:p></o:p>

Some Amazon warehouse workers received a text message from the e-commerce retail giant that employees will be allowed to carry their mobile phones with them "until further notice". The same was confirmed by a spokesperson to local media.

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For years, the company has prohibited its warehouse employees from having their mobile phones in the working premises during their shift hours. Employees have been instructed to leave their devices either in their vehicles or in the lockers provided to employees near their break rooms.<o:p></o:p>

The company’s sudden change of heart comes after the e-commerce giant lost six of its workers and several others were injured in a deadly tornado last week. After such a massive scale of destructions, Amazon officials realised that it is important for employees have access to real-time warnings and information in such sensitive situations.<o:p></o:p>

Amazon had earlier given permission to employees to carry their mobile phones with them during shift hours. However, in the start of January 2021, the ‘no phone’ rule was reinforced despite harsh criticism against this move.

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Now, after the deadly collapse of the Edwardsville, Illinois, warehouse, the discussion about employees not getting proper information, warnings and help at the correct time due to this ban resurfaced.<o:p></o:p>

Employees said they would like to have access to their phones so that they have uninterrupted access to emergency services, their loved ones and warnings in such situations. Meanwhile, Amazon has said that their experts are looking at different ways of making sure employees have proper access while making sure that no security and safety protocols are broken.<o:p></o:p>

The ‘no mobile phones allowed’ policy in Amazon warehouses has been a controversial topic for months now, and has been largely criticised. Now, the retail giant seems to be backing off from it.

The ‘no mobile phones allowed’ policy in Amazon warehouses has been a controversial topic for months now, and has been largely criticised. Now, the retail giant seems to be backing off from it. Some Amazon warehouse workers received a text message from the e-commerce retail giant that employees will be allowed to carry their mobile phones with them "until further notice". The same was confirmed by a spokesperson to local media. Also read | Collapse at Amazon warehouse sparks debate on phone ban; employees say they will quit For years, the company has prohibited its warehouse employees from having their mobile phones in the working premises during their shift hours. Employees have been instructed to leave their devices either in their vehicles or in the lockers provided to employees near their break rooms. The company’s sudden change of heart comes after the e-commerce giant lost six of its workers and several others were injured in a deadly tornado last week. After such a massive scale of destructions, Amazon officials realised that it is important for employees have access to real-time warnings and information in such sensitive situations. Amazon had earlier given permission to employees to carry their mobile phones with them during shift hours. However, in the start of January 2021, the ‘no phone’ rule was reinforced despite harsh criticism against this move. Also read | 'Employees pee in bottles': Undercover writer reveals Amazon's poor work conditions Now, after the deadly collapse of the Edwardsville, Illinois, warehouse, the discussion about employees not getting proper information, warnings and help at the correct time due to this ban resurfaced. Employees said they would like to have access to their phones so that they have uninterrupted access to emergency services, their loved ones and warnings in such situations. Meanwhile, Amazon has said that their experts are looking at different ways of making sure employees have proper access while making sure that no security and safety protocols are broken.

Amazon delays 'no phone allowed' rule after deadly tornado crisis

United Nations President Joe Biden has asked the government's agency Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to find out whether the deadly tornadoes were caused by the climate crisis.&nbsp;

Dozens of tornadoes ripped through at least six states (Kentucky, Arkansas, Illinois, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee) late Friday and early Saturday, causing massive destruction of life and property.&nbsp;

The latest information from the US authorities confirmed that the death toll in the worst-affected state Kentucky stood at 64 on Monday (December 13). At least 14 people were killed in four other US states

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said, "There will be more. We believe it will certainly be above 70, maybe even 80."&nbsp;

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Biden also confirmed that he will visit Kentucky on Wednesday (December 15) to survey the damage. It has been conveyed by the White House that Biden would travel to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, for a storm briefing, and Mayfield and Dawson Springs, Kentucky.&nbsp;

When the initial damages were reported, Biden had asked EPA to find whether climate crisis has played a role in the devastating tornadoes.&nbsp;

"The specific impact on these specific storms, I can't say at this point. I'm going to be asking the EPA and others to take a look at that," Biden said in a briefing.&nbsp;

He added, "But the fact is that we know everything is more intense when the climate is warming. And obviously, it has some impact here."

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Victor Gensini, a professor in geographic and atmospheric sciences at Northern Illinois University said that unusually high temperatures and humidity created the environment for such an extreme weather event at this time of year.&nbsp;

In recent years, analysts have been working to find out the links between an increase in global temperatures and how it is becoming a catalyst for the rising intensity of unseasonal severe weather events.&nbsp;

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United Nations President Joe Biden has asked the government's agency Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to find out whether the deadly tornadoes were caused by the climate crisis.

United Nations President Joe Biden has asked the government's agency Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to find out whether the deadly tornadoes were caused by the climate crisis. Dozens of tornadoes ripped through at least six states (Kentucky, Arkansas, Illinois, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee) late Friday and early Saturday, causing massive destruction of life and property. The latest information from the US authorities confirmed that the death toll in the worst-affected state Kentucky stood at 64 on Monday (December 13). At least 14 people were killed in four other US states Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said, "There will be more. We believe it will certainly be above 70, maybe even 80." IN PICS | Tornadoes in US: Before and after satellite images show massive destruction Biden also confirmed that he will visit Kentucky on Wednesday (December 15) to survey the damage. It has been conveyed by the White House that Biden would travel to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, for a storm briefing, and Mayfield and Dawson Springs, Kentucky. When the initial damages were reported, Biden had asked EPA to find whether climate crisis has played a role in the devastating tornadoes. "The specific impact on these specific storms, I can't say at this point. I'm going to be asking the EPA and others to take a look at that," Biden said in a briefing. He added, "But the fact is that we know everything is more intense when the climate is warming. And obviously, it has some impact here." × Victor Gensini, a professor in geographic and atmospheric sciences at Northern Illinois University said that unusually high temperatures and humidity created the environment for such an extreme weather event at this time of year. In recent years, analysts have been working to find out the links between an increase in global temperatures and how it is becoming a catalyst for the rising intensity of unseasonal severe weather events. (With inputs from agencies)

US President Joe Biden asks EPA to probe role of climate crisis in deadly tornadoes

As tornadoes ripped through Kentucky,&nbsp;Governor Andy Beshear said the death toll may exceed 100 with over 80 people already dead as six US&nbsp;states reported powerful tornadoes.

The tornadoes caused heavy destruction in Tennessee, Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois apart from Kentucky.

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Mayfield in Kentucky was hit hard as&nbsp;several areas in the US suffered&nbsp;heavy damages. Reports say Kentucky was struck by the worst tornado in over a century.

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A state of emergency was declared in Kentucky and national guards were brought in for rescue effort with several fatalities reported in the Amazon distribution centre in Illinois.

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Reports say at least 18 tornadoes hit the US south and midwest overnight resulting in large scale carnage.

Houses and buildings in Kentucky were ruined with Mayfield reporting "mass casualties". In Illinois at least 50 people were trapped after a roof collapsed at Amazon's facility.&nbsp;

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The White House said President Biden has directed that federal resources be surged immediately to the locations as power outages were reported amid large scale&nbsp;rescue operations.

"The power outages are climbing and climbing significantly, and daybreak is going to bring more tough news," Kentucky Governor Beshear said, adding, "This has been one of the toughest nights in Kentucky history."

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As tornadoes ripped through Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear said the death toll may exceed 100 with over 80 people already dead as six US states reported powerful tornadoes.

As tornadoes ripped through Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear said the death toll may exceed 100 with over 80 people already dead as six US states reported powerful tornadoes. The tornadoes caused heavy destruction in Tennessee, Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois apart from Kentucky. Mayfield in Kentucky was hit hard as several areas in the US suffered heavy damages. Reports say Kentucky was struck by the worst tornado in over a century. Also Read: It’s very hard, really tough, says Kentucky governor A state of emergency was declared in Kentucky and national guards were brought in for rescue effort with several fatalities reported in the Amazon distribution centre in Illinois. Reports say at least 18 tornadoes hit the US south and midwest overnight resulting in large scale carnage. Houses and buildings in Kentucky were ruined with Mayfield reporting "mass casualties". In Illinois at least 50 people were trapped after a roof collapsed at Amazon's facility. The White House said President Biden has directed that federal resources be surged immediately to the locations as power outages were reported amid large scale rescue operations. "The power outages are climbing and climbing significantly, and daybreak is going to bring more tough news," Kentucky Governor Beshear said, adding, "This has been one of the toughest nights in Kentucky history." (With inputs from Agencies)

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