Typhoon Death Toll Continues to Rise in Philippines

The death toll from a powerful typhoon that struck the central Philippines last week has risen to at least 375, with dozens still missing and several areas pleading for food and water.

The national police said Monday 56 people were still missing and 500 people injured as a result of Typhoon Rai.

The toll was expected to increase because several towns and villages remained out of reach due to downed communic