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22 May 2013 Last updated at 02:43 ET

US rescuers comb tornado-hit area

This footage, courtesy of Jason Leger, shows a cellar door opening to reveal an "apocalyptic" scene. Emily Buchanan reports.

The rescue effort after the Oklahoma twister that killed 24 people nears an end, as it emerges the storm was more powerful than thought.


Immigration activists gather for prayer before the Senate Judiciary Committee began working on a landmark immigration bill to secure the border and offer citizenship to millions 20 May 2013US immigration bill passes hurdle

A sweeping immigration bill that would offer a chance of citizenship to millions living in the US illegally takes a stride forward in Congress.

Street sign for Wall StreetRecord closing high for US shares

Shares on Wall Street race to a new all-time high as investors bet that the US central bank will continue supporting the economy.

Mark Mardell, North America editor Article written by Mark Mardell Mark Mardell North America editor

Devastation and shock in tornado-hit town

A tornado survivor in Moore struggles to cope with the enormity of the tragedy that befell the Oklahoma town.

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Katty Kay, BBC World News Article written by Katty Kay Katty Kay Presenter, BBC World News

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