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Search nearly done, at least 24 dead in Oklahoma tornado

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

MOORE, Okla. — The search for survivors and the dead is nearly complete in the Oklahoma City suburb that was smashed by a mammoth tornado, the fire chief said Tuesday. Gary Bird said he’s “98 percent sure” there are no more survivors or bodies to recover under the rubble in Moore, a community of 56,000 people. His comments came after … 0

Briarwood Elementary P.E. teacher Mike Murphy comforts Aiden Stuck, 7, as he waits for his mother at the school after a tornado destroyed Briarwood Elementary and struck south Oklahoma City and Moore, Okla., Monday, May 20, 2013.(AP Photo/ The Oklahoman, Nate Billings)

Teachers credited with saving students

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

MOORE, Okla. — The principal’s voice came on over the intercom at Plaza Towers Elementary School: A severe storm was approaching and students were to go to the cafeteria and wait for their parents to pick them up. But before all of the youngsters could get there, the tornado alarm sounded. The plan … 0

Relief organizations urge people to donate cash to help Oklahoma tornado victims 

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Relief organizations are urging people to donate cash to help with Oklahoma relief efforts. Salvation Army Donations can be made by going online to www.salvationarmyusa.org, by calling 800-SAL-ARMY (800-725-2769), or texting the word “STORM” to 80888 to make a $10 donation through a mobile phone. Send checks designated to Oklahoma Tornado Relief to: The Salvation Army P.O. Box 1260 Oklahoma City, OK 73157 … 0

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