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Italy: 6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Kills At Least 73

HeadlineAug 24, 2016

In breaking news from Italy, a 6.2-magnitude earthquake has killed at least 73 people, with the death toll expected to rise. The quake struck the central Italy town of Norcia, which is about two-and-a-half hours northeast of Rome. It caused homes and buildings to collapse as people were sleeping. Rescue crews are currently pulling people out of the rubble.

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