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17 deaths reported after 8.0 Samoa earthquake

Sep. 29, 2009
A magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck Tuesday near American Samoa, but the extent of the damage from tsunami waves was still unfolding. At least 17 deaths were confirmed, said Dr. Salamo Laumoli, director of health services for American Samoa. "Two or three villages have been badly...
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American Military Service members and Veterans hold a 100 foot wide U.S. Flag for Memorial Day ceremonies at the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum in New York City on May 28, 2012. UPI/John Angelillo