Dominican Republic search turns to recovery after roof collapse
CBS News' Cristian Benavides has a live update from Santo Domingo.
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CBS News' Cristian Benavides has a live update from Santo Domingo.
Officials in the Dominican Republic say at least 184 people were killed, as the search turns to a recovery effort. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
At least 184 people are confirmed dead after a roof collapsed on concertgoers at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman spoke to a New Jersey family praying their loved one will be found.
The roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed on a crowd, killing at least 184 people and leaving many others injured or trapped under rubble.
Crews are still searching for survivors following a roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic. The death toll now stands at 124. Cristian Benavides and Allen Devlin report for CBS News New York.
Crews are still searching the rubble for survivors following the deadly roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic. A vigil was held in Paterson, N.J. as people there prayed for the lives lost. Cristian Benavides and CBS News New York's Allen Devlin have team coverage.
At least 113 people died after a roof collapsed Tuesday at a nightclub in the capital of the Dominican Republic, authorities said Wednesday. Cristian Benavides reports.
First responders are desperately searching for survivors of the collapse as we learn more about those killed. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
At least 58 people died and hundreds of others were injured when a roof collapsed at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
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A 9-year-old Bronx child was shot to death in the Dominican Republic while on vacation with his family. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
A family is seeking answers after a young boy from the Bronx was killed in the Dominican Republic. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
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