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News Wrap: Sierra Leone rescue crews battle mudslide

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The death toll from a devastating mudslide in Sierra Leone has surged to more than 300.

In our news wrap Tuesday, the death toll from a devastating mudslide in Sierra Leone has surged to more than 300. The Red Cross estimates another 600 people are still missing. Also, the president of Argentina became the latest South American leader to speak against the prospect of U.S. military action in Venezuela.

08/15/2017

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