Alabama, Facing Likely Swine Flu Cases, Shuts Down High School Sports
Alabama officials have shut down all athletic events following the discovery of likely cases of swine flu in Huntsville. Read more
Carmelo Finally In Second Round As Nuggets Win
Carmelo Anthony advances to the second round for the first time as Denver eliminated New Orleans on Wednesday. Read more
A Bomb Greets A New Us Unit In Afghan Countryside (ap)
AP – Only a few Afghan villagers waved as the new American forces patrolled deep into this valley, a warning sign even in a region not exactly known for its love for foreign troops. Read more
Pakistan Army: Taliban Holding Town Hostage (ap)
AP – Troops sent to repel a Taliban advance toward the Pakistani capital killed 14 suspected militants, the army said Thursday, and accused insurgents of holding an entire town hostage. Read more
Car Drives Into Crowd Ar Dutch Parade; 4 Dead (ap)
AP – A speeding car raced toward an open bus carrying Dutch Queen Beatrix and her family during a holiday parade Thursday and plowed into spectators, killing four people and injuring 13 others, authorities said. Read more