A drought in Atlanta has gotten so bad that even the Georgia Aquarium is saving water. Check out my report for more on this very dry situation.

In sports, the New England Patriots beat the Indianapolis Colts to stay undefeated. Lucy covers the end zone and tell us why this may have been the biggest football game of the year.

Actors may be speechless as television and movie writers go on strike. Isaac reports on what may be a quiet television season.

A spicy new scientific breakthrough has doctor's considering using hot sauce during surgery. Adelbert has the story.

Beware! REAL pirates have been spotted on the seven seas. Michelle fills us in on what's being done to stop this growing problem.

Mexican Flood is Worst in 50 Years

A terrible flood has hit a southern Mexican state and left 800,000 homeless. The Mexican president, Felipe Calderon, promised support for those affected and called it the worst flood in the countries recent history.
Man Sets Record for Most Snakes in a Tub

Jackie Bibby, known as the "Texas Snake Man," set a world's record by climbing into a bathtub with 87 rattlesnakes. He broke his own record by 12 snakes.
Astronaut Fixes Rip in Solar Panel

Astronaut Scott Parazynski made a seven hour space walk to fix a ripped solar panel on the International Space Station. The station uses the solar panels to get power from the sun.
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