Public officials in the U.S. and around the world are issuing warnings about an ongoing outbreak of swine flu that has pandemic potential. Centered in Mexico, this outbreak has already spread to the United States and Canada. Forty cases have been reported in U.S. in New York, California, Texas, Kansas, and Ohio. more ›

Alaska Airlines says they are independent and proud, thereby confirming everyone's suspicions that they are open to a merger. Olympia lawmakers are considering making marijuana a civil infraction, so you'd get a ticket for your weed. Of course, you'd also get the munchies. Good thing Gates is giving $48 million to help African farmers grow cocoa and cashews. more ›

Billionaire balloonist Richard Branson is finally doing something to get us closer to the Sun. more ›