Mexico City mayor says 5 new flu deaths overnight _ 2 confirmed as swine flu; 73 more sickened

MEXICO CITY — Mexico City’s mayor says two more people have died of swine flu overnight in the capital, and three other deaths are suspected to have been caused by the new strain.

Through barrel traps, radio tags and hunting, Arkansas reclaims its status as the Bear State

OZARK NATIONAL FOREST, Ark. — The bear cub could be heard but remained unseen among the barren trees and dried leaves blanketing the forest floor.

Obama administration to release photos detailing US abuse of prisoners in Afghanistan, Iraq

WASHINGTON — The White House vowed Friday it will not be distracted by an upcoming disclosure sure to gain attention at home and abroad: hundreds of photos showing U.S. personnel allegedly abusing prisoners in Iraq and Afghanistan in the post-Sept. 11 environment.

Obituaries in the news

Marek Edelman

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Marek Edelman, the last surviving leader of the ill-fated 1943 Warsaw ghetto revolt against the Nazis, died Friday of old age. He was 90.

Gainey appeals to Canadiens fans not to boo American anthem before games vs. Bruins

BROSSARD, Quebec — Bob Gainey is asking Montreal Canadiens fans to stop booing the United States national anthem.

Caterpillar reports $112M loss in 1Q on layoff charge, weaker sales amid faltering economy

PITTSBURGH — Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar Inc. reported its first quarterly loss in 17 years on Tuesday, hurt by plunging sales and the cost of laying off thousands of workers. It also said the Obama administration should have allocated more money for roads, bridges and other public works under its stimulus plans.

British soldier killed in Afghanistan

LONDON — Britain’s defense ministry says a soldier has been killed while on patrol in southern Afghanistan.

Obama shares Bush’s instinct to convert a calamity into an opportunity

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama could do what his predecessor George Bush did to get America back on track as the only superpower of the world.

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