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Cracked. if its core melts down, it could seep out and release radioactive plumes. the japanese government has ordered everyone within 12 miles of the fukushima plant to evacuate and told people up to 19 miles away to close their windows and stay inside. the u.s. is more cautious, ordering americans within 50 miles to leave. president obama sought to ease worries about the 104 nuclear power plants in the u.s. >> i've asked the nuclear regulatory commission to do a comprehensive review of the safety of our domestic nuclear plants. >> reporter: the reactor emergency has overshadowed japan's huma...

Because opportunity can start anywhere, and go everywhere. let's keep it moving. ♪ >> shepard: the owner of the nuclear plant at fukushima here in japan reports that the fire that broke out at some point in the last couple of hours reactor number 4 is quote under control unquote. and that company tepco or tokyo he can trick power company reports it has damage assessments fuel rods at two other reactors at that same spot. 70% damage at reactor 1. 33% at reactor number 2. big picture, what does that mean? that there are radiation concerns. details as we get them. the reactor emergency here in ...