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Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake Rocks Central Philippines

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A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit the Central Philippines Tuesday morning, killing at least 73 people, injuring hundreds more and damaging centuries-old structures. The central part of the country, called the Visayas, is made up of more than a dozen islands and Civil Defense officials say most of the initially reported deaths were in Cebu City. The city is a short boat ride from Bohol Island, a popular tourist destination, where the quake struck. They say they expect the number of ...

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