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At least 15 killed and hundreds rescued after deadly ferry disaster in Philippines

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A ferry with more than 350 people on board sank early Monday near an island in the southern Philippines, killing at least 15 people, officials said. Rescuers saved at least 316 passengers and crewmembers retrieved 15 bodies, and a fleet of boats backed by a surveillance plane were carrying out a search and rescue operation for the missing. Coast guard officials said the cargo and passenger ferry apparently encountered technical problems and sank after midnight. The...

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