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<p>This aerial photo shows the remains of houses in Moore, Okla., following a tornado Monday, May 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Steve Gooch)</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.