Italy Earthquake Survivors Bury Loved Ones; Rescue Efforts Continue

A state funeral was held for dozens of the victims of this week’s devastating earthquake in Italy, as search-and-rescue crews continued to pull lifeless bodies from the rubble.

Italy’s Civil Protection Agency said the death toll from Wednesday’s quake rose to 290 people, as rescuers found more bodies overnight and early Saturday. A 6.2-Magnitude quake struck central Italy before dawn on Wednesday, razing several mountain towns and injuring hundreds. Read more.