Typhoon Koppu Hits Philippines

Koppu, a powerful, slow-moving typhoon, hit the northern Philippines early Sunday, downing power and communication lines with powerful winds and rains that could last up to three days.  There were no reports of casualties as Typhoon Koppu made landfall in the remote coastal town of Casiguran in Aurora province. Weather forecasters say Koppu will remain over the island of Luzon for three days due to a high pressure area in the north and another typhoon in the northwest...

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