Associated Press: Officials say the death toll in the massive flooding in the Philippine capital and surrounding areas has climbed to 240 people, with 37 others missing. The National Disaster Coordinating Council said Tuesday the homes of nearly 1.9 million were inundated, with nearly 380,000 people brought to schools, churches and other evacuation centers. Overwhelmed officials have called for international help, warning they may not have enough resources to withstand another storm that …