Kristine batters Luzon: 14 dead, thousands evacuated

MANILA, Philippines — Rescuers waded through chest-deep floodwaters on Wednesday, October 23, to reach residents trapped by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (International name: Trami), which has killed 14 people and forced thousands to evacuate as it barrels toward the east coast of the Philippines. Torrential rain has turned streets into rivers, submerged entire villages and