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A fireball crosses western skies. A dazzling  bright light streaked across the skies of Phoenix, Las Vegas and Southern California . The fireball streaked rapidly from at 7:45 p.m. PT. A fireball or a meteor was blamed for the bright light.

MSNBC. com (September 15, 2011). Multicolored fireball in sky dazzles Southwest. Retrieved September 15, 2011, from http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44529188/ns/technology_and_science-space/#.TnIelTXNrfI


A flea-borne disease is back with vengeance. Five people in Orange County have been diagnosed with  typhus also called endemic typhus transmitted through the bites of  infected fleas. The infected fleas are found on raccoons, rats, opossums and feral cats. A domestic cat who goes outdoors can also be a carrier. Symptoms:

• fever
• headaches
• muscles aches
• rash on back, chest, legs and arms

Treatment includes antibiotics and untreated can be fatal.

Hall, L. (September 14, 2011). Flea-borne typhus again a problem in O.C. The Orange County Register. Retrieved September 15, 2011, from http://healthyliving.ocregister.com/2011/09/14/flea-borne-again-a-problem-in-o-c/38358/

Dr. Oz takes apple juice content and exposes arsenic levels are extreme. Dr. Oz is getting criticized and the FDA has stated that there is "no evidence of his findings." Dr. Oz did prove his case with different samples of apple juice and apples from different countries are bearing these high levels. Dr. Oz had a showdown with the Dr. Besser of GMA (Good Morning America) and Dr. Besser told Dr. Oz he was irresponsible for his show on the apple juice. The Dr. Oz show was aired on Wednesday, September 14, 2011, 3 p.m. PT.

abcNEWS. (September 15, 2011). Dr. Besser vs. Dr. Oz: Juice Showdown on 'GMA.' Retrieved September 15, 2011, from   http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/health/2011/09/15/dr-besser-vs-dr-oz-apple-juice-showdown-on-gma/