Swine flu maybe mild but still a threat

Tuesday, May 5, 2009 @ 1:34 pm by admin

U.S. officials say that the virus maybe mild and the spread is limited. But it is also still too early to say that the swine flu threat is receding as it has also spread to a number of countries around the globe. [ap.org]

Pacquiao surprised by the quick knockout of Hatton

Monday, May 4, 2009 @ 1:01 pm by admin

The Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao who was still in Las Vegas, Nevada was interviewed by Kristie Lu Stout of CNN about his sixth world title. Manny Pacquiao has told CNN that he was also surprised that Ricky Hatton of Great Britain was knocked out so fast. [cnn.com]

Read the full story, Pacquiao surprised by quick KO of Hatton, at the CNN site.

Dallas Cowboys’ practice arena collapsed

Sunday, May 3, 2009 @ 9:20 am by admin

Football Team Dallas Cowboys’ practice facility collapsed due to heavy rain and thunderstorm. It was reported that at least 12 people were injured. [cnn.com and ap.org]

Read the full story, 12 injured in Dallas Cowboys practice arena collapse, at the CNN site.

Former VP candidate Jack Kemp passed away

Sunday, May 3, 2009 @ 9:17 am by admin

Former vice presidential candidate Jack Kemp died at 73 years old. Jack Kemp was a former football player who turned politician and became a congressman. He ran for Vice President in the United States in 1996 under the Republican party with former Senator Bob Dole. [cnn.com]

Read the full story, Former Republican VP candidate, congressman Kemp dies, at the CNN site.