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Japanese Nuclear Rods Meltdown “Highly Likely Happening”

By Jesus Diaz Published March 14, 2011, 11:43 am ET

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The fuel rods are exposed again. Japanese officials are saying that fuel rods are melting inside all three nuclear reactors. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano just said: “Although we cannot directly check it, it’s highly likely happening.” [AP]

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