China steps up earthquake rescue efforts; 80 dead

Sunday, September 9, 2012

BEIJING -- Rescue workers cleared roads Saturday so they could search for survivors and rush aid to a remote mountainous area of southwestern China after twin earthquakes killed at least 80 people.

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