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World governments race to contain swine flu outbreak (AP) Posted: 26 Apr 2009 06:10 PM PDT AP - The world's governments raced to avoid both a pandemic and global hysteria Sunday as more possible swine flu cases surfaced from Canada to New Zealand and the United States declared a public health emergency. "It's not a time to panic," the White House said.

Swine flu fears close schools in NY, Texas, Calif. (AP) Posted: 26 Apr 2009 04:42 PM PDT AP - Cleaning crews spent the day scrubbing down every desk, chair and classroom at a New York City high school. Infected students wore surgical masks as they recovered in their beds. Anxious parents woke their children at night to check their temperature.

Is swine flu 'the big one' or a flu that fizzles? (AP) Posted: 26 Apr 2009 02:55 PM PDT AP - As reports of a unique form of swine flu erupt around the world, the inevitable question arises: Is this the big one?

US declares public health emergency for swine flu (AP) Posted: 26 Apr 2009 01:58 PM PDT AP - The U.S. declared a public health emergency Sunday to deal with the emerging new swine flu, much like the government does to prepare for approaching hurricanes.

3 Va. men hurt in shooting at Hampton University (AP) Posted: 26 Apr 2009 05:42 PM PDT AP - A former Hampton University student armed with three guns followed a pizza delivery man into the student's former dorm early Sunday, shot the delivery man and a dorm monitor, then turned the gun on himself, university officials said. All three survived.

Ga. prof suspected in shootings leaves no trail (AP) Posted: 26 Apr 2009 06:21 PM PDT AP - A college professor suspected in the shooting deaths of his wife and two men outside a community theater hasn't used his cell phone or credit card, leaving few traces as authorities searched for him Sunday.

Ga. professor suspected in shooting seemed distant (AP) Posted: 26 Apr 2009 06:16 PM PDT AP - Two people who knew college professor George Zinkhan early in his career described him as an ambitious and gifted academic with a promising future, but recent students at the University of Georgia said Zinkhan seemed disorganized and distant.

Officials: Iowa man cut pacemaker from dad's chest (AP) Posted: 26 Apr 2009 02:56 PM PDT AP - Authorities in northeast Iowa say a man faces charges accusing him of cutting a pacemaker out of his father's chest.

Iowans unsure of benefits gay marriages will bring (AP) Posted: 26 Apr 2009 10:11 AM PDT AP - Iowa counties begin processing same-sex marriage applications Monday and the first gay weddings could happen within hours, but details of just what changes and benefits the ceremonies will bring are still being untangled.

2 Iowa towns, 2 perspectives on immigration raids (AP) Posted: 26 Apr 2009 10:06 AM PDT AP - For immigrant advocates, the raid on a meatpacking plant in Postville last May was evidence of all that is wrong with large-scale arrests of illegal workers.

Jennifer Hudson gives Chicago homecoming concert (AP) Posted: 26 Apr 2009 11:38 AM PDT AP - Oscar and Grammy-winning singer Jennifer Hudson has given her first hometown concert since her mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew were murdered in Chicago last year.

Police fire pellets at Kent State rioters (AP) Posted: 26 Apr 2009 02:26 PM PDT AP - An end-of-year college block party spiraled out of control as police fired pellets and used pepper spray to break up hundreds of rioting students who sparked a string of street fires at Kent State University.

Tyra to testify at alleged stalker's NYC trial (AP) Posted: 26 Apr 2009 01:32 PM PDT AP - Model-turned-television personality Tyra Banks is due in court this week to testify against a Georgia man accused of following her from one side of the country to another.

Seasonal vaccine no help against swine flu (AP) Posted: 26 Apr 2009 01:17 PM PDT AP - U.S. health officials say they are "very pessimistic" that the seasonal flu vaccine protects against the unique swine flu infecting people in the United States, Mexico and other countries.

Developments on swine flu worldwide (AP) Posted: 26 Apr 2009 04:49 PM PDT AP - Key developments Sunday on swine flu outbreaks:

Fans fixate on Beyonce as `Obsessed' takes in $28M (AP) Posted: 26 Apr 2009 01:04 PM PDT AP - Audiences were in the mood for some fatal attraction action at the box office.

Freighter crewman recounts struggle with pirates (AP) Posted: 26 Apr 2009 09:22 AM PDT AP - Sailors have a short list of what to grab in an emergency.

NYC prep school cancels classes over suspected flu (AP) Posted: 26 Apr 2009 08:33 AM PDT AP - Classes and student activities have been canceled at a New York City private school where eight students may have come down with swine flu.

Crews work to restore power to 145K in Mich. (AP) Posted: 26 Apr 2009 06:54 AM PDT AP - Utility crews in southern Michigan have been working to restore power to thousands of homes and businesses blacked out by thunderstorms that raked the region with wind up to 70 mph.

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