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SelectPlusAP Top StoriesAP Top StoriesThe Associated PressHere's the latest news for Mon, June 23: Forecasters predict end to Mississippi River rise; Gas prices continue to rise; Ferry sinks in typhoon off Philippines, hundreds feared dead; George Carlin dies at 71.This is A-P NewsMinute.Along much of the Mississippi River residents are beginning to breathe a sigh of relief as forecasters say the river is reaching its highest levels. The crest is moving downstream toward St. Louis. That means people who live along the river in Iowa, northern Missouri and central Illinois should start seeing the levels drops. The newest survey of nationwide gas prices shows over the last two weeks, Americans are paying an average of 10 cents more for a gallon of gas. Regular gas comes in at $4.10. Saudi Arabia now says it will pump out more crude if that will help bring prices down. This ferry capsized off the coast of the Philippines yesterday in a typhoon. There were more that 800 people on board. So far, only 38 survivors have been found and hopes are dwindling that more survivors will be found even as bodies begin washing ashore in the area.Daredevil funny man George Carlin has died. His publicist says he went to a hospital yesterday complaining of chest pains. That's where his heart failed. Carlin was perhaps best known for his 1972 routine "the Seven Words You Can Never Say on TV." George Carlin was 71. ___ ___, The Associated Press with AP NewsMinute

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[femserkiller007]

we lost a good guy

[ambbot07]

on the basis of bringing this to end! Safety does not lie in the absence of danger but in the prescence of the most high GOD!!!

better hope for Filipinos!

from Thailand

[VideoClip4U]

re: sulpicio - another setback...revealed pesticides cargo hampers relief effort..omg...what's going on?

[dongmanueli2]

Not Sulpicio alone.. all types of industries in the Philippines are owned by Chinese business tycoons, let's boycott their business and kill them slowly...

[acerjun]

condolences to those family who lost thier loveones in this tragedy. Pls. bear in mind that accident always happen unexpected so be extra careful with your self, ready and pray always to GOD to avoid this tragic tragedy.

[kickassdude1023]

boycott Sulpicio Lines...

[krampaycebu]

Sulpicio is making ship sinking a big business, all their vessels are double - tripled insured.

[skychurch1968]

wtf!!!!!