Search Continues for Missing After South Korean Ferry Sinks

South Korean rescuers have fought strong currents and murky waters in their search for 282 people missing after a ferry capsized off the country's southern coast.Coast guard officials say 25 people are confirmed dead, although the death toll is expected to rise sharply. A total of 179 passengers have been rescued.It is unclear if anyone is alive inside the boat, which is almost completely submerged in water that is only 12 degrees Celsius.U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday sent his...

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