Archive for May 9th, 2009

US, Costa Rica swine flu deaths reported (AP)

Written by on Saturday, May 9th, 2009 in Latest News.

AP – A Washington state man with underlying heart conditions became the third person infected with swine flu to die in the U.S., health officials said Saturday, while Costa Rica reported the first swine flu death outside North America.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Malkin’s lifts Pens past Caps in OT; take 3-2 lead (AP)

Written by on Saturday, May 9th, 2009 in 229420.

Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71), from Russia, celebrates his game-winning goal overtime with teammate center Sidney Crosb, right, against Washington Capitals goalie Simeon Varlamov (40) in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series, Saturday, May 9, 2009, in Washington. Pittsburgh won 4-3. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)AP – When it comes to the Washington Capitals, the Pittsburgh Penguins excel at playing from behind. They’ve done it so well they finally have the lead. The Penguins overcame a third-period deficit, survived Alex Ovechkin’s tying goal late in regulation, then won the game on Evgeni Malkin’s power-play tally 3:28 into overtime Saturday night for a 4-3 victory in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

US President Barack Obama (R) and First Lady Michelle Obama (2nd L) take their seats with New York Times photographer Doug Mills (L) and Tom Curley, president and CEO of The Associated Press, for the White House Correspondents’ Association annual dinner on May 9, 2009 at the Washington Hilton hotel in Washington.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back



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