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<p>A tornado passes across south Oklahoma City, Monday, May 20, 2013. The monstrous twister roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs, flattening entire neighborhoods with winds up to 200 mph, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school. (AP Photo/The Oklahoman, Paul Hellstern)</p>

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Monster tornado lays waste to Okla. city
May 20, 2013 7:27 p.m.

Monster tornado lays waste to Okla. city

Revised death toll at 24

MOORE, Okla. (AP) — A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph.