A tornado that swept through Kansas in the US over the weekend generated winds of up to 165mph as it carved a path of destruction nearly 13 miles long.

Kansas tornado generated 165 mph winds as it destroyed homes

A tornado that barrelled through parts of Kansas destroyed hundreds of homes, injured several people and left more than 15,000 people without power.

Tornado rips through Kansas leaving 15,000 people without power

Eli Gregg’s mother said it was ‘almost a miracle’ that he survived.

Boy survives having his face impaled by 10in knife

The man had been pulled over for a seat belt violation, and was taken to hospital for treatment after the shooting. 

Police officer accidentally shoots man after mistaking gun for taser

North Kansas City officer Jason Smith's bodycamera captured the rescue while he was out of patrol in the lead up to Christmas.

Adorable kitten rescued from motorway gets a new home after causing extra alarm

A man who was jailed for 17 years for a crime he insisted he never committed has been freed after his doppelganger was discovered.

Inmate freed from jail after 17 years as lookalike found

Police were surprised to find fake animals and Father Christmas prowling a park at night, after setting up cameras to detect mountain lions.

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