A nuclear waste landfill in Columbia, S.C. is closing next summer and this is putting 36 states in jeopardy. The landfill was opened in 1971 and is 235 acres. They are no longer going to be in operation so now hospitals, colleges, and power plants are now going to be in danger because they are going to have to store all there nuclear waste on there own property.
On November 4, 2007 king Tuts tomb was opened for the first time. The actual tomb was discovered around 85 years ago and they just now uncovered him. The 19 year old king was placed in a climate controlled box to preserve him. People are really trying to take care of him.
There has been widespread flooding in souther Mexico this past week. Its reported that 8 people have died in Villhermosa, Mexico this past week. One of the victims was an 8 year old girl. Officals are trying to make waters recede by controling the dams but its not working all that well. Another major factor is the alligators. They have started to invade the towns.
Health News
5 million General Mills pizzas were recalled on thursday. The recall was due to E. coli. These pizzas were under the Totins's and Jeno's labels. The E. coli was on the peperoni they buy from a separate supplier. General Mills didnt give up the name of that supplier.
Local News
On saturday Anderson held a "Clean-up" day. This is the 2nd clean-up day this year. The first one was held in the spring. Andersons clean-up day is a day when people can bring old tires and household items and throw them away. This helps out so people dont dump in illegal places.
Muncie Firefighters recently saved a baby from a buring building. The Baby was 8 months old. Tim Hale and Kelley Morey rushed into the blaze and rescued the baby. Unfortunatly the fire did kill one 18 year old girl. The Child is currently being treated at an Indianapolis hospital.
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