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WHO raises alert level over swine flu

Apr. 27, 2009
The World Health Organization has raised its pandemic alert level in response to the outbreak of swine flu that originated in Mexico, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said today. The move means the world body has found the virus is capable of significant human-to-human...
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U.S. braces for swine flu pandemic

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WASHINGTON, April 27 (UPI) -- The U.S. government has declared a state of emergency because of the swine flu that has now killed more than 100 people in Mexico.

1976 swine flu scare created blacklash

LOS ANGELES, April 27 (UPI) -- Overblown fears of a U.S. swine flu pandemic in 1976 resulted in an enduring public backlash against mass vaccinations, historians say.

Countries adopt plans to counter swine flu

GENEVA, Switzerland, April 27 (UPI) -- Countries worldwide are taking precautions to prevent the swine flu outbreak from crossing their borders, the World Health Organization in Geneva said.

USDA: Swine not infected with swine flu

WASHINGTON, April 26 (UPI) -- U.S. officials said Sunday there is no evidence the outbreak of swine flu has affected swine and consumers cannot get the virus from eating pork.
DHS declares swine flu emergency

DHS declares swine flu emergency

WASHINGTON, April 26 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Sunday it has declared a public health emergency in a bid to stop the spread of a swine flu virus.

WHO: Swine flu has pandemic potential

GENEVA, Switzerland, April 25 (UPI) -- A swine flu virus that has killed at least 68 people in Mexico has the potential to become a pandemic, international health officials said Saturday.
Obama says Napolitano understands security

Obama says Napolitano understands security

CHICAGO, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano recognizes the danger of unsecured borders, President-elect Barack Obama said Monday of his homeland security secretary nominee.
Personality Spotlight: Janet Napolitano

Personality Spotlight: Janet Napolitano

CHICAGO, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano's experience in confronting illegal immigration in her home state could serve her well as the new secretary of homeland security.

Sources: Napolitano for Homeland Security

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- President-elect Barack Obama wants Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano to serve as his secretary of Homeland Security, sources told The Washington Post.

China plans fight against bird flu

BEIJING, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- China has announced a series of emergency plans to counter a potential pandemic of deadly bird flu that could infect millions around the world.
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Snigdha Nandipati of San Diego wins Finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Snigdha Nandipati of San Diego, California watches confetti rain down as she wins the two-day Scripps National Spelling Bee championship, May 31, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Nandipati successfully spelled the word .* guetapens *, meaning to lure or ambush. UPI/Mike Theiler