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3 Dead, 290 Missing After South Korea Ferry Sinks

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South Korean officials say three people are dead and at least 290 missing after a ferry sank off the country's southern coast Wednesday.The boat was carrying more than 459 people, mostly students, to the resort island of Jeju when it sank in what appeared to be calm conditions.Many are feared to be trapped inside the submerged ship or stranded in the surrounding waters, which were only 12 degrees Celsius.Dozens of helicopters and ships, including a U.S. Navy amphibious assault vessel,...

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