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Active volcano in the Philippines forces evacuations

Nearly half a million people in the Philippines are in harm's way because of an active volcano about 40 miles south of the capital city of Manila. More than 16,000 in the immediate area have already been evacuated, as scientists warn a "hazardous eruption" could be imminent. Howard Johnson reports from Tagaytay, where ash has blanketed nearby villages and residents are on edge.
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