Massive Earthquake Rocks Nepal, Hundreds Killed

A strong earthquake in Nepal followed by strong aftershocks has killed at least 758 people and injured many others, according to Nepalese home ministry officials. The toll is expected to rise. The shallow 7.8 magnitude quake struck just before noon Saturday about 80 kilometers northwest of Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, collapsing buildings and walls in the city and sending families into the streets in panic.   People in Kathmandu and other towns rushed out of their...

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