-top news stories of 12-8-11

1. texting by drivers up 50% in 2010-Texting while driving increased 50 percent last year and two out of 10 drivers say they've sent text messages or emails while behind the wheel despite a rush by states to ban the practice. this is bad because that means the risk of being in an accident also increases.
2. remains of 274 troops reportedly dumped in Virginia landfill-  after dead troops returned home to Virginia they are supposed to be reported to there families were they are. these 274 troops were incinerated and dumped in a landfill. The families of the dead authorized the military to dispose of the remains respectfully and with dignity. They were unaware of the landfill dumping, and Air Force officials told the newspaper they have no plans now to alert the families.
3. albert pujols agrees to 10 year deal with Anaheim angels- albert pujols reportedly agreed to a 10 year 25 million dollar contract today says an anonymous source. he was also being pursued by the miami marlins after leading his old team the st louis cardinals to there second championship this fall. pujols is a 3 time mvp in the national league.