The Latest: Death toll rises to 226 from Mexico earthquake
(WorldNews Mexico)

MEXICO CITY (AP) -- The latest on the strong earthquake that hit Mexico City (all times local): 12:55 a.m. Mexico's civil defense agency says the death toll has risen to 226 from Tuesday's magnitude 7.1 earthquake that knocked down dozens of buildings in Mexico City and nearby states. The official Twitter feed of agency head Luis Felipe Puente said early Wednesday that 117 people were confirmed dead in Mexico City, and 55 died in Morelos state, which is just south of the capital. It said 39 are dead in Puebla state, where the quake was centered. Twelve people died in Mexico State, which surrounds the capital, and three in Guerrero state. The count does not include one death...