Massive tornado roars through Oklahoma City suburb

Steve Sisney/AP
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. At least 51 people were killed, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise.

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Denton County officials remained on standby Monday night to help in the recovery after a massive tornado destroyed much of Moore, Okla.

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