Twister destroys like 'lawnmower blade'

Damage assessments show that the Oklahoma tornado was an EF5 -- meaning it had winds of 200 mph or greater. FULL STORY | HEARTBREAK, JOY | PHOTOS: DESTRUCTION | FROM ABOVE | MORE BAD WEATHER

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