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Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - Last Update: 3:42 PM ET (19:42 GMT)

‘My Neighborhood Is Gone’

Crews Search for Survivors in Oklahoma After Tornado

A search team from Nebraska at work in Moore on Tuesday.
Ed Zurga/European Pressphoto Agency

Oklahoma Officials Say at Least 24 Dead After Huge Tornado

Rescue workers sought survivors as they sifted through debris and around power lines to reach those who were feared trapped.

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A Familiar Roar, Then Sadness and Resolve

As rescue workers searched for survivors from the tornado in Oklahoma, residents began trying to come to grips with the uncertain path forward.

The Lede
Live Updates From Oklahoma

Officials at a news conference gave a briefing on the relief efforts in the aftermath of the tornado in Moore, Okla.

  • Video Video: Officials Hold News Conference Live
  • Video: Obama on Oklahoma Tornado

    President Obama delivered a statement Tuesday about the deadly tornado that hit the Oklahoma City area on Monday afternoon.

    Syrian Forces and Hezbollah Press Assault in Key Town

    Airstrikes were reported on Tuesday amid conflicting accounts about the progress of the battle for Qusayr, a town in western Syrian long held by anti-government forces.

    DealBook

    Dimon Prevails in Key JPMorgan Vote, Retaining 2 Top Jobs

    Jamie Dimon, the United States’ most powerful banker, held on to his titles of chairman and chief executive after JPMorgan’s shareholders defeated a proposal to split the two top jobs.

    Amid Apple Tax Findings, Ireland Defends Rates

    As Apple faced criticism in Washington for not paying more in taxes, Ireland defended its low rates, instead blaming “loopholes” in other European countries for enabling companies.

    C.E.O. Denies That Apple Is Avoiding Taxes

    Rather than taking unfair advantage of what Congressional investigators say are a host of tax code loopholes, Timothy D. Cook said his company was actually a victim of an outdated tax system.

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    Iranians Await List of Presidential Candidates

    Iranians are expected to learn on Tuesday which candidates will be permitted to run for president.

    U.S. Tracked Foreigners Leaving for Canada

    Information was collected as part of a pilot project with Canada to crack down on visitors who violate laws governing the length of their stay.

    Sports »

    In England, Police Tactics Aim to Stop Trouble Before It Starts

    Patrolling the stands, keeping opposing fans separate and assessing each soccer match’s potential for violence are among strategies used.

    Professional Soccer Comes to New York City

    Manchester City and the Yankees teamed up to buy the club, which is expected to begin competing in 2015.

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