34 dead, many feared buried in mud after Brazil dam collapse

BRUMADINHO, Brazil -- The death toll from the collapse of a dam holding back mine waste in southeastern Brazil rose to 34 on Saturday as searchers flying in helicopters and rescuers labouring in deep mud uncovered more bodies. More than 200 people were still missing and authorities expected the death toll to rise during a search made more challenging by intermittent rains. Romeu Zema, the governor of the state of Minas Gerais, warned that those responsible "would be punished." Daily Folha de S.P