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Oklahoma tornadoes: Survivor rides out tornado in doomed Moore school

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James and Kristy Rushing lost their Moore home of almost 15 years, which they shared with five foster children. All they salvaged were some pictures.



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Local, national realtors helping lend aid to tornado victims

The Oklahoma Association of Realtors is helping the victims of the tornadoes. Also find out how the Oklahoma housing market is beating the national average.

May 20 tornado: From behind the lens

We've seen some amazing photos and videos from the May 20th tornado in Moore. Paul Hellstern is a photographer for The Oklahoman and was one of the first media on the scene.

West Virginia baseball team pitches in

In town for the Big 12 Baseball Tournament, the Mountaineers quickly adopted the Oklahoma spirit, chipping in $4,000 worth of supplies for tornado victims.

Stories of survival surrounded by a landscape of tragedy

From the heroics of a man saving his wife and dogs, to families digging through rubble for memories, Oklahomans spoke of community a day after the May 20 tornado.

Storm leaves shattered storefronts, job losses

The Camden Village shopping area was devastated by Monday's tornado.

Mother and her children survive inside Plaza Towers school

Diana Palmore and her two children survived in Plaza Towers Elementary School on Monday afternoon when it was destroyed by a powerful tornado.

Moore hospital doctors scramble ahead of twister

Tornado warnings were sounded on the hospital's intercom systems.

Gov. Fallin tours Plaza Towers Elementary destruction

Gov. Fallin, along with FEMA administrator W. Craig Fugate, tour the Plaza Towers Elementary destruction.


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