In National News:
Swine flu likely to worsen in Canada, says top health official (CBC)
In our opinion: Nervous urbanmoms.ca staffer fights off cold symptoms…
B.C. Solicitor-General resigns (Globe and Mail)
Kidnapped diplomats were traded for terrorists: group (National Post)
In World News
Avoid Mexico, travelers are told, as flu toll mounts (New York Times)
In our opinion: In these days of international travel it’s just so difficult to stop the spread of diseases. Still, steering clear of Mexico in the short-term would seem to be a wise move.
WHO raises swine flu alert level
(BBC)
Rebels: Sri Lanka still bombing civilians (CNN)
In Entertainment News
Golden Girls star Bea dies at 86
(BBC)
In our opinion: Ever since her days as Maud, we’ve been huge fans of Bea Arthur, and the “golden” years of playing Dorothy earned her a spot in television history.
Redmond O’Neal Released from Jail to See Mom Farrah Fawcett (People)