Death Toll from Japan Volcano Rises to 48

The death toll from Saturday's massive volcanic eruption in central Japan has risen to 48 after rescuers found 12 more bodies on Wednesday. Authorities in Nagano prefecture say the bodies were found near the ash-covered summit of Mount Ontake, which was packed with hikers at the time of the eruption. Hundreds of police and soldiers aided by helicopters continue searching the mountain. Authorities believe an unknown number of people are still missing. Hundreds of people were...

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