Powerful 7.8 New Zealand quake kills 2, triggers tsunami

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - 1:10pm UPDATE: New Zealand Prime Minister John Key says at least 2 people were killed in powerful earthquake.

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A powerful earthquake struck New Zealand's South Island early Monday, shaking awake residents, causing damage to buildings and prompting emergency services to warn people along the coast to move to higher ground to avoid tsunami waves.