Authorities to resume Chilean rescue today

Attempts to rescue 33 Chilean miners trapped underground will resume today after a six-day delay to repair a broken drill.

Authorities to resume Chilean rescue today

Attempts to rescue 33 Chilean miners trapped underground will resume today after a six-day delay to repair a broken drill.

The men have been trapped for 40 days in sweltering conditions, and it could be months before a large enough tunnel to get them out is completed.

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