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One person still missing in Arkansas flooding, governor says
Langley, Arkansas (CNN) - One person remained missing Monday from last week's flash flood at an Arkansas campground that left 19 dead, but "there's still a possibility there could be others," Gov. Mike Beebe told CNN.
Rescuers found a 19th body over the weekend about half to three-quarters of a mile downstream from the campground, Arkansas State Police Capt. Mike Fletcher told reporters. Eighteen of the 19 bodies recovered so far have been identified, Fletcher said.
A wall of water swept through the Albert Pike Recreation Area before dawn Friday, when most campers were sleeping. The park is located along the Caddo and Little Missouri rivers, and the flood struck so quickly there was little chance for campers to escape, officials said.
Survivor Terri Rhoeder, who lost her mother, brother and sister-in-law in the tragedy, described for CNN's "American Morning" how quickly the water rose. She had been sleeping outside on an air mattress when she awoke and realized she was floating on the water. Read more
Pharma companies share data to speed Alzheimer's research
(CNN) – A massive, all-out effort is happening to improve the treatment of brain diseases like Alzheimer's. Eleven American pharmaceutical companies – typically competitors – are pooling data in hopes of making a medical breakthrough. Dr. Raymond Woosley is the founder of the Critical Path Institute, which is spearheading this effort. He joined us on Monday's American Morning to explain the unusual arrangement.
Scientists say 'smarter' brains faster, more efficient
(CNN) – Whether you've been called book smart or street smart we'd all like to think that we're intelligent. But what does being "smart" really mean? And how do you get there? In our special series, "Are You Smart," Alina Cho took an in-depth look at every aspect of intelligence.
Program Note: IQ tests aren't the only way to judge smarts. In fact, some say emotional intelligence is much more accurate in determining whether or not people will succeed in life. Never heard of emotional intelligence? Watch American Morning tomorrow for part two of our series, "Are You Smart?"
Ethnic violence continues in Kyrgyzstan
(CNN) – A "humanitarian catastrophe" is how one Red Cross official describes the worst ethnic violence Kyrgyzstan has seen in decades. At least 114 people have reportedly died in the bloodshed. More than 1400 others have been wounded, and tens of thousands of people have been forced to flee. Our Matthew Chance has the report.
Search continues at Arkansas campground
(CNN) – The search through muddy, mangled piles of debris will continue today for one person, still missing, after flash floods tore through camp grounds in Arkansas. Police say they found a 19th victim yesterday. Our Casey Wian reports from the command center in Langley, Arkansas.
Obama heads to Gulf, demands plan
(CNN) – As oil continues to foul the Gulf of Mexico, BP faces a midnight deadline. The White House is demanding a plan today for speeding up containment of the leaking crude. Exactly how much crude is leaking? That mystery could be cleared up later this week now that BP has installed pressure sensors inside the ruptured well yesterday. Our Chris Lawrence has the latest.
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