The Worcester tornado
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- warning
- a message about possible danger
- damage
- harm that makes something less safe or useful
- recover
- regain strength or rebuild after harm
A powerful tornado struck the Worcester area. Ninety-four people died, and many homes were damaged. Neighbors helped one another recover. Weather experts studied the storm and how warnings could improve.
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Follow-up: A successful kidney transplant
A medical team in Boston performed the first successful human kidney transplant. The donor and recipient were identical twins. The operation became an important step in transplant medicine.
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