Mortar round explodes at recycling plant, killing 2

Stars and StripesMortar round explodes at recycling plant, killing 2Stars and StripesGRANITE CITY, Ill. — A mortar round exploded Monday at a suburban St. Louis metal recycling plant that does business with the military, killing two people. The explosion at Totall Metal Recycling in Granite City occurred about 6:25 a.m., police said.