Philippines Storm Weakens After Killing 27

A powerful Pacific storm has weakened and is leaving the Philippines after killing at least 27 people in the vulnerable archipelago nation. Typhoon Hagupit slammed Saturday into the eastern Philippines, tearing roofs off buildings and knocking out power in entire coastal provinces. The Philippine Red Cross puts the death toll at 27. That is much higher than the government's toll, which stands only at 11 as of Tuesday. Much of the worst damage was in Eastern Samar province, which...

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