6.2 million People need food immediately in Ethiopia. On Thursday, the AP reported that the crisis stems from a prolonged drought that has hit much of the Horn of Africa, including Kenya and Somalia.
Drought is especially disastrous in Ethiopia because more than 80 percent of people live off the land. Agriculture drives the economy, accounting for half of all domestic production and most exports, according to the AP.
25 years ago, famine killed 1 million Ethiopians. Because of this incident; the largest charity campaign was developed to help Ethiopians.
If you would like to read more about this story click on the link FOOD DROUGHT IN ETHOPIA.
Log on to UNICEF to get more information about how you can help.
Traffic stop, causes meth lab sting
Five men were arrested Wednesday night after they were stopped during a traffic stop. The incident happened in Miner, Mo.
Chief Moore says the driver was arrested for not having a license, but then the officer also found he had illegal drugs. The officer then searched the vehicle and found what police call precursors for making meth.
The officer arrested all three people in the vehicle.
Coincidently the arrest led to 2 more arrest in Sikeston, Mo. The men, who were arrested there, were found in a hotel with a meth lab.
Unfortunately, in the presence of the meth were 2 children, a toddler, and an infant.
Have you ever seen what someone on meth looks like? If you haven't check out the pics below...its not pretty!
Obama's promise to New Orleans
This is what Katrina did to New Orleans. I lived in New Orleans for 6 or 7 years out of my life and I never thought I would see the city like this.
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