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Children speak of terror as tornado hit school

President Obama today declared the city of Moore, Oklahoma, a disaster zone as 24 people, including nine children, were confirmed dead after a huge tornado hit the area.

Hundreds of homes were reduced to rubble and schools almost completely destroyed just before lessons were due to end.

In Moore, our team found relieved relatives of rescued children and desperate parents of those not yet accounted for.

This video report is by ITV News correspondent Robert Moore:

Moore shelter plans hit by funding delays in February

Homes in Moore, Oklahoma, were reduced to rubble by an extremely powerful tornado. Credit: Reuters

Officials from the city of Moore had complained earlier this year that money for "safe room" weather shelters in residential properties had been delayed by red tape.

A statement posted in February on the City of Moore’s website read: “Our countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan still has not been approved by the State and FEMA.”

Read the full report from nbcnews.com

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Rescue workers search through school rubble

Rescue workers today continued to search through the rubble of schools and houses in Moore, Oklahoma, where a huge tornado caused devastating damage.

Rescue workers look through the rubble at Plaza Towers Elementary school in Moore. Credit: Reuters
An American flag stands in the rubble of a neighborhood in Moore. Credit: Reuters
Residents move belongings from remains of houses in Moore. Credit: Reuters

Tony Pulis leaves Stoke City after seven years in charge

Stoke City manager Tony Pulis. Credit: PA

Tony Pulis has left Stoke City after seven years in charge at the Britannia Stadium, the club has confirmed.

A short statement on the club's website said: "Stoke City and Tony Pulis confirm that they have mutually agreed that Tony will leave the Club with immediate effect."

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