Landslide rescues continue in Brazil

The death toll from devastating mudslides and floods that swept through a mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro state has reached 78, Governor Claudio Castro said.The city of Petropolis was slammed by a deluge Tuesday, and almost 400 people were left homeless. Searchers picked through the wreckage throughout the day, and 21 people were recovered alive.Civilians joined official recovery efforts. Many are in areas unfit for structures and rendered more vulnerable by deforestation and inadequate drainage.The state fire department said the area received over 10 inches of rain within three hours Tuesday -- almost as much as during the previous 30 days combined.