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This April 29, 2009, file photo shows stocks of antiviral treatment, Tamiflu, at a warehouse in an undisclosed location in the United Kingdom. For years, Britain has been preparing for the possibility of a flu pandemic. Now, with the arrival of swine flu confirmed here, the threat of a pandemic - a global outbreak of flu spreading rapidly because it is a new type of virus to which few, if any, people have resistance - appears a closer reality. The government's chief medical adviser Liam Donaldson said: " We have enough antivirals to treat half the population of the U.K. if they become ill."

WHO urges restraint on Tamiflu in swine flu cases

Wednesday, May 13,2009 8:07 p.m.

MEXICO CITY – With swine flu still spreading, the U.N. health agency is warning countries to limit their use of antiviral drugs to only high-risk patients to ensure adequate supplies in case the virus should mutate and become more dangerous.

Emergency crews from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Butler County and Poplar Bluff clean up the scene of an accident on Missouri Highway 53, about three miles south of Poplar Bluff, Mo., Friday. The vehicle was traveling south when gusty storm winds apparently uprooted a large oak tree, which fell on the vehicle, killing both occupants.

Cleanup begins after Midwest storms kill 6

Sunday, May 10,2009 7:26 p.m.

Residents of the Midwest cleared away wreckage Saturday following a wave of powerful storms that splintered homes, knocked out power to thousands and killed six people.

Pope urges Middle East Christians to persevere in their faith

Sunday, May 10,2009 7:24 p.m.

The pope urged Middle East Christians on Sunday to persevere in their faith despite hardships threatening their ancient communities as 20,000 people filled a Jordanian sports stadium where Benedict XVI celebrated the first open-air Mass of his Holy Land pilgrimage.

Pelosi wants US to strengthen its intelligence sharing in Iraq

Sunday, May 10,2009 7:23 p.m.

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called Sunday for greater intelligence cooperation between the United States and Iraq as the American military moves to withdraw its forces from the country by 2012.

US, Costa Rica report swine flu-related deaths

Sunday, May 10,2009 7:21 p.m.

The number of swine flu-related deaths outside of Mexico rose after the U.S. reported its third fatality and Costa Rica its first, but both men who died also suffered from complicating illnesses, health officials said.

New jobless claims plunge as retail sales improve

Thursday, May 7,2009 11:02 p.m.

New applications for jobless benefits plunged to the lowest level in 14 weeks, a possible sign that the massive wave of layoffs has peaked. Still, the number of unemployed workers getting benefits climbed to a new record.

NY mom admits fault after leaving kids on curb

Thursday, May 7,2009 11:01 p.m.

The suburban mother who ordered her bickering daughters out of her car and drove off without them said Thursday that she made a mistake. A charge against her is likely to be dismissed.

Palestinians give cool reception to Netanyahu plan

Thursday, May 7,2009 11 p.m.

Palestinian officials on Thursday gave a cool reception to a new Israeli plan to develop the West Bank economy, saying the initiative “will make things worse” if it is not accompanied by negotiations aimed at reaching a final peace accord.

NH gov. promises ‘best decision’ on gay marriage

Thursday, May 7,2009 10:59 p.m.

The legalization of gay marriage in New Hampshire hinges on the next move of Gov. John Lynch, who remains uncommitted but has said he believes the word “marriage” should be reserved for the union of a man and a woman.

Millions of kids return to Mexico schools

Thursday, May 7,2009 10:59 p.m.

High schools and universities closed by the swine flu epidemic reopened across Mexico on Thursday as teachers and parents carefully checked returning students for flu symptoms.

White House orders review of NASA program

Thursday, May 7,2009 10:57 p.m.

The White House has ordered a complete outside review of NASA’s manned space program, including plans to visit the moon.

Brazil struggles to aid flood area

Thursday, May 7,2009 10:56 p.m.

Brazilians huddled with livestock in shelters, paddled swollen rivers in search of food and complained that government aid was slow to arrive in a vast region stricken by some of the worst rainfall and flooding in two decades.

Israeli-run zones shield West Bank criminals

Sunday, May 3,2009 8:47 p.m.

When Nasser Qaout went to investigate strange sounds in his sheep pen late at night, a gang of armed thieves shot him in the leg and made off with half his flock.

Edwards acknowledges probe over campaign

Sunday, May 3,2009 8:46 p.m.

Failed presidential candidate John Edwards, whose political action committee paid more than $100,000 to his mistress’ company, acknowledged Sunday that federal investigators were looking into how he handled his campaign funds.

Financier pleads guilty in TARP bank fraud case

Thursday, April 30,2009 11:12 p.m.

Prosecutors say a Tennessee financial adviser has pleaded guilty to criminal charges in the first fraud case related to the federal bank bailout program.

12 slain in shooting at Azerbaijan oil academy

Thursday, April 30,2009 11:10 p.m.

A young man armed with an automatic pistol and clips of ammunition rampaged through a prestigious institute in the Azerbaijan capital Thursday, killing 12 people and wounding others before killing himself, the government said.

Supreme Court Justice David Souter to retire

By Jennifer Loven · Thursday, April 30,2009 11:09 p.m.

WASHINGTON — Justice David Souter has told the White House that he will retire from the Supreme Court at the end of the court's term in June, a source said Thursday night.

Fla. boy flies to Calif. without notifying parents

Thursday, April 30,2009 11:08 p.m.

The parents of a 13-year-old South Florida boy are stunned he went unnoticed when he got on a plane to California.

French, Canadian aid workers freed in Darfur

Thursday, April 30,2009 11:07 p.m.

Two aid workers kept hostage for three weeks in Darfur, one French and one Canadian, were freed Thursday, France’s foreign minister said.

N.C. Rep. Foxx calls hate-crime case a ‘hoax’

Thursday, April 30,2009 11:04 p.m.

A North Carolina congresswoman says she made a poor choice of words when she called the infamous murder of a gay Wyoming student a “hoax” to justify passing hate crimes bills.

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