Death Toll Rises in Nepal

The death toll from the earthquake in Nepal continues to rise, surpassing 6,200 people Friday. That number is expected to escalate yet further as teams of rescue workers from across the world uncover bodies buried under the rubble of last Saturday's quake. Nepal's government is giving $1,000 to the families of the dead plus $400 for burial costs. In Kathmandu, the capital, the overwhelming smell of dead bodies has become a main reason for making it nearly impossible for many...

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