South Korea Charges 4 Ferry Crew Members with Manslaughter

South Korea prosecutors have charged the captain and three other crew members of the ferry that capsized and killed more than 240 passengers last month with manslaughter.   Officials said Thursday the four crew members are accused of leaving the sinking ship while telling passengers to stay put.   Earlier this month, the confirmed death toll reached 244, with 58 still missing. Nearly 175 people survived.   The 6,800-ton ferry Sewol capsized and sank on April 16....

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