5 Things to Know This Monday January 28
By: ABC News
Updated: January 28, 2013
1. Obama, Secy Clinton Hold First Joint Interview
President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sat down together for their first ever joint interview. The president said he proposed the joint interview, which aired on "60 Minutes" on Sunday night, as a way to publically thank her for her hard work.
2. 80K Gallons of Oil Spill Into Mississippi River
A barge carrying 80,000 gallons of oil hit a railroad bridge in Mississippi on Sunday, spilling into the Mississippi River. The waterway was closed for eight miles in each direction, according to the Coast Guard.
Two people were rescued when their single-engine plane crashed and sank into the Hudson River on Sunday. The man and woman onboard were sightseeing when the plane crashed near Yonkers Sunday evening.
4. 230 Killed in Brazilian Nightclub Fire
A fast-moving fire burned through a crowded nightclub in Brazil early Sunday, killing more than 230 partygoers who fought in a stampede to escape the building. Witnesses say a flare or firework lit by band members started the blaze.
5. Midwest Storm Covers Midwest
A storm covered parts of the Midwest in ice on Sunday, forcing officials to cancel flights and close roadways. Hundreds of churches in Iowa called off services as sidewalks turned to sheets of ice.
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