Death Toll From Devastating Tornado Revised Down
While the number of deaths and amount of damage caused by a huge tornado that tore through Moore, Okla., on Monday remain high, state officials say fewer people may have lost their lives.
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Official Tornado Death Toll at 24
The fatalities included at least 9 children. The total was revised downward Tuesday morning.
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