Huge crowds gather in hopes of seeing Mandela body
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Tens of thousands of South African mourners waited in line on Friday to view the body of Nelson Mandela, which was lying in state for the third and final day, with the likelihood that many would be turned away before the casket is taken away later in the day. The government said some 50,000 people had gathered by 7. 30 a. m. (0530 GMT), and an AP journalist said Friday the lines in Pretoria, South Africa's capital, were already several kilometers (miles) out...
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