Dozens killed in huge Oklahoma tornado
(Sue Ogrocki / AP)
Rescue crews were searching Tuesday for survivors and victims of a massive tornado that had devastated a suburb of Oklahoma City, grinding up entire neighborhoods and pulverizing two elementary schools.
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