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As the sun set Wednesday in Jindo, South Korea, a woman kept watch on the waters where the Sewol ferry sank. It's feared the death toll will reach 300.

Death Toll Rises, Hopes Fade At Site Of Korean Ferry Disaster

Divers have found no air pockets where passengers might have taken refuge. They have, however, retrieved more bodies. The number of confirmed deaths has topped 150. An equal number remain missing.

U.S. Says It's Monitoring For Possible North Korea Nuclear Test

The State Department, citing news reports of heightened activity at Pyongyang's test site, says it's closely watching the situation.

As the sun set on Tuesday, recovery operations continued at the site of the ferry disaster off South Korea's southern coast.

As Korean Ferry Sank, Some Crew Members Fought To Save Lives

Although the captain and some of the officers have been called cowards or worse, passengers say other crew members acted heroically. At least seven crew members died or are missing.

As Korean Ferry Sank, Some Crew Members Fought To Save Lives

Though the captain and some of the officers have been called cowards or worse, passengers say other crew members acted heroically. At least seven crew members died.

A prayer for the missing and dead: Family members and friends have gathered in the port city of Jindo, South Korea, as the search continues for the scores of passengers still missing after last Wednesday's ferry disaster. At the water's edge, many are offering prayers — including this woman.

'Murder,' South Korean Leader Says Of Ferry Captain's Actions

President Park Geun-hye says the captain did little to help the hundreds on board escape. More than 60 bodies have been recovered. More than 230 people, most of them high school students, are missing.

'Murder,' South Korean Leader Says Of Ferry Captain's Actions

President Park Geun-hye says the captain did little to help the hundreds on board escape. More than 60 bodies have been recovered. More than 230 people, most of them high school students, are missing.

A relative waits for word of missing passengers of a sunken ferry in Jindo, South Korea. A newly released transcript depicts a scene of confusion on the stricken ferry as it sank.

Ferry Transcript Shows Confusion And Panic: 'Please Come Quickly'

The radio call transcript gives new detail to a tragedy that has left about 240 people missing. Early in its plight, the South Korean ferry seems to have listed too far to deploy its life boats.

Relatives Grieve As Divers Pull Bodies From S. Korean Ferry

The grim recovery operation off South Korea continued Sunday. Police boats brought bodies ashore to the deafening cries and screams of family members.

A relative sits in a gymnasium in Jindo, South Korea, where the families of people who are aboard the sunken South Korean ferry Sewol have gathered to await news from the recovery effort.

Captain Apologizes As Death Toll Rises In S. Korea Ferry Accident

The captain of the 6,852-ton ferry has been criticized for allowing 30 minutes to pass before giving an evacuation order. He has been arrested, even as a recovery effort continues.

Captain Apologizes As Death Toll Rises In S. Korea Ferry Accident

The captain of the 6,852-ton ferry has been criticized for allowing 30 minutes to pass before giving an evacuation order. He has been arrested, even as a recovery effort continues.

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