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As many as 50,000 people are feared dead in Haiti.Aid groups are continuing go to the island nation to help survivors in the wake of Tuesday's massive earthquake.
The International Red Cross says more than 50,000 might be dead but they are buried under stuff.
The magnitude 7.0 earthquake knocked down buildings and left the entire country in ruins.
An estimated three-million people – or one-third of the population – may need emergency help.
The State Department says at least one American is confirmed dead in Haiti. The identity of this person has not yet been released.
The United States is working to quickly evacuate U.S. citizens from the country. At the time of the quake, more than 45,000 Americans were living in Haiti.
The World Food Program says the damage to Haiti's port in the capital has prevented ships from making deliveries to the region.
The city's airport is open, but with its facilities badly damaged, it is straining to handle the dozens of incoming flights carrying supplies and rescue workers.
The World Health Organization says heavy damage to at least eight hospitals is slowing doctors' ability to treat the thousands who are injured.
President Barack Obama says the United States government is giving $100 million in immediate relief.
The Pentagon says more than 5,000 soldiers and Marines are expected to arrive in the region Monday to help with efforts and provide security.
The World Health Organization says heavy damage to at least eight hospitals is slowing doctors' ability to treat the thousands who are injured.
President Barack Obama says the United States government is giving $100 million in immediate relief.
The Pentagon says more than 5,000 soldiers and Marines are expected to arrive in the region Monday to help with efforts and provide security.
More than a half-dozen U.S. ships are on the way, including the Navy hospital ship the USNS Comfort.
In the meantime, makeshift hospitals have been set up in the street, and the urgent call for medical supplies remains.
In the meantime, makeshift hospitals have been set up in the street, and the urgent call for medical supplies remains.
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2) When did the story take place?
3) How many people are feared dead in Haiti?
4) How many people need help in Haiti?
5) How much money did President Obama say we were giving to Haiti?
6) How many soldiers are we sending over there?
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