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Homes Submerged, People Missing After Dam Bursts In Brazil

A dam burst at an iron ore mine in southeastern Brazil, flooding a small town nearby and submerging homes and vehicles. At least one body has been recovered and authorities said an unknown number of people were missing. Rescue teams were searching for bodies or survivors from Thursday's disaster. Residents living in an area downhill from the dam were told to evacuate to higher ground. The Civil Defense agency of Minas Gerais state said one body had been recovered but officials had...


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