Egypt opens 6 tombs for the public.....

Egypt announced to open six tombs for the public in a necropolis near the step pyramid at Saqqara.

      The tombs opened today included one belonging to King Tutankhamen’s treasurer Maya and another belonging his General Horemheb who later became his successor. The Saqqara necropolis served as a burial ground for Egypt’s Pharaohs and members of their court in the ancient capital of Memphis and continued to be used by successive dynasties of the middle and new kingdoms.

Missouri: Tornado death toll hits 89.....

At least 89 people died and the toll is expected to climb, after a monster tornado roared.

“It is indeed a sad day in Joplin. It is with a heavy heart that I report that we have 89 confirmed deaths due to this tornado,” said Joplin City Manager Mark Rohr. Rescue crews from throughout the region were deployed to the town of about 50,000 people to help dig through the rubble, and aid those left injured and homeless.