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At least 22 killed by string of tornados in US

09:13 At least 22 people have been killed and hundreds more injured by a string of tornados in the United States yesterday.

18 dead as tornado swept through parts of the US

06:40 At least 18 people have been killed after tornadoes swept through parts of the US.

Stories from Monday 12, May 2008

09:13 At least 22 killed by string of tornados in US

At least 22 people have been killed and hundreds more injured by a string of tornados in the United States yesterday.

06:40 18 dead as tornado swept through parts of the US

At least 18 people have been killed after tornadoes swept through parts of the US.

06:19 Barack Obama has now taken the lead in the Democratic race to the White House.

The Senator has secured more super-delegate endorsements than Hillary Clinton.

07:27 Train in Canada under quarantine after passenger dies

A train has been put under quarantine in Canada after an elderly woman died on board.

09:28 Obama picks up more support in battle with Clinton

Barack Obama has picked up support from four more super-delegates in his race to secure the Democratic nomination for this year's US presidential election.

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