Chile Earthquake Brings Death Toll to 708 and Looting
In Concepcion the quake's aftershocks hinder rescues as soldiers enforce a curfew to curb looting. Officials report 500000 homes damaged or destroyed and widespread shortages while President Bachelet orders military control and vows a large recovery effort.
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Scientists defend warning after tsunami non-event
Oceanographers warned of a killer wave after Chile’s magnitude 8.8 quake causing mass evacuations across the Pacific. The surge did not occur and Hawaii saw modest waves, but officials defend the caution as lessons from the 2004 tsunami.
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Obama incomplete on smoking plan after first checkup
President Barack Obama remains a smoker according to doctors but should continue cessation efforts. The White House report notes his LDL cholesterol above 130 and recommends a diet change and ongoing exercise while he recovers from knee tendinitis.
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