Deadly storms spawned more than 80 tornadoes in Midwest

This Sunday, intense storms spawned more than 80 tornadoes across the Midwest. The tornadoes raged mostly across Illinois, spanning over Champaign, Grundy, LaSalle, Massac, Tazewell, Washington, and Woodford counties. The storms reported six dead, and many more injured. Wind speeds ranged from 100 to 200 miles per hour.The Red Cross assembled service centers in towns that were hits by the tornadoes, but did not get a lot of visitors. They assumed it was a good sign.  In certain areas, storms leveled series of town blocks. Power lines were strewn through the affected areas. Currently, there are still 19,000 victims that do not have electricity following the storm. Considering the circumstances, it's a miracle that so few died throughout the duration of the tornadoes.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-tornado-disaster-area-20131118,0,5469499.story

Filipino-Canadians rally to help victims of Typhoon Haiyan

Just this past weekend, a typhoon raged across the Philippines and the surrounding area. The storm was one of the most intense and powerful on record. The Filipino military has reported 924 people dead, but it is estimated that there could be as many as 10,000 that were taken by the storm. Communication lines in several places were destroyed, and it was unknown where the possible survivors were. Many Filipinos were able to evacuate the premises, but those that stayed behind are the expected dead. There is a large settling of Filipinos in Canada, and their hopes and prayers go out to their homeland. Already Canadians in many towns and cities are donating towards the cause, and asking if there is any way they can help in the effort towards helping the Philippines.

http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/filipino-canadians-rally-to-help-victims-of-typhoon-haiyan-1.1537251

Embattled Toronto Mayor Rob Ford 'to stay on'

Only a few days ago, a video currently held by the Toronto police was released. The video included Toronto Mayor Rob Ford smoking from a crack pipe. The mayor denied claims against his usage a year ago. This of course was a lie, when it was found of his habit. He has told the press that he had most likely done it in a drunken stupor, however he has said he does not use drugs nor is he an alcoholic. Ford accepted the video and admitted to his usage, but did not linger on the thought. He simply explained that it was a mistake and he couldn't change the facts, for it was in the past. Ford spoke to the people of Toronto, telling them that he would try to regain their trust as much as he could. The Mayor runs for reelection next year, but will have tough time. Many political counselors believe he does not have a shred of credibility left.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-24829046