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NewsMail Morning Edition Tue 21 May, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Live: Tornado devastates Oklahoma towns A huge tornado has destroyed hundreds of houses and sparked fires in parts of Oklahoma City. Local media is reporting that two schools are among the buildings destroyed and children and teachers are believed to be trapped. Storm spotters estimate the tornado, which struck mid afternoon, to be 3.2 kilometres wide. US media is already describing it as one of the most destructive tornados in recent history. Follow our live blog for all the latest developments. More » Kevin Rudd endorses same-sex marriage Yahoo to buy blogging website Tumblr for $1.1b Australian jailed in Dubai, another cleared of fraud At least 70 killed in Iraq bombings Nepal investigates 'illegal' Everest broadcast More Analysis » Can a US president be overweight? 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Just In More Just In » Live: Tornado devastates Oklahoma towns A huge tornado has destroyed hundreds of houses and sparked fires in parts of Oklahoma City. Local media is reporting that two schools are among the buildings destroyed and children and teachers are believed to be trapped. Storm spotters estimate the tornado, which struck mid afternoon, to be 3.2 kilometres wide. US media is already describing it as one of the most destructive tornados in recent history. Follow our live blog for all the latest developments. 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