 Swine flu may have hit one peak; more to come WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The pandemic of swine flu may be hitting a peak in the Northern Hemisphere, global health officials said on Friday, but they cautioned it was far from over. Reported by Reuters 10 minutes ago. |
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Christian Science Monitor 10 minutes ago |  Pentagon to probe 'internal weaknesses' behind Fort Hood shooting In the wake of the Fort Hood shooting, the Pentagon will conduct an inquiry to assess its ability to identify and root out internal threats. The review will be headed by two retired service chiefs.
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Christian Science Monitor 10 minutes ago |  Great American Smokeout 2009: Which states have most smokers? Biggest opportunity for Great American Smokeout 2009 is in West Virginia, where 1 in 4 residents smokes.
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Christian Science Monitor 10 minutes ago |  New York, terror trial capital of the US New York's federal courts have seen many major terrorist trials since the early 1990s, several involving Al Qaeda-linked operatives.
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Christian Science Monitor 10 minutes ago |  Honduras interim leader may step down. Will that help President Zelaya? Honduras interim leader announced Thursday he intends to leave the presidency for about a week. But ousted President Zelaya is no closer to getting back in.
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Christian Science Monitor 10 minutes ago |  New Moon opening night: In India, a teen's online petition brings series to the big screen New Moon opening night is Dec. 4 in India. The first movie, which Ritisha Mishra petitioned for, opens Nov. 20.
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Seattle Times 11 minutes ago |  Report: Hershey may launch bid for Cadbury The Wall Street Journal reports that Hershey Co. may make a $17 billion competing bid for UK candy company Cadbury.
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Seattle Times 11 minutes ago |  Judge strikes down Tennessee guns-in-bars law Tennessee's new law allowing people with handgun permits to be armed in bars and restaurants that serve alcohol is unconstitutionally vague, a judge ruled on Friday.
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Seattle Times 11 minutes ago |  Longtime sax buddies rekindle days of soulful club gigs The Ballard Jazz Walk, which starts at 6 p.m. Friday, will include 18 shows in 12 venues in downtown Ballard. Among the performers: tenor saxophonists Pete Christlieb and Hadley Caliman.
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IPS 12 minutes ago |  BOTSWANA-POLITICS: I Lost the Election, But I Am a Winner GABORONE, Nov 21 (IPS) - When Kgomotso Mogami threw her name into the hat to
contest the Gaborone Central parliamentary seat it was easy for
many people to write her off.
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