News Bits: First US Swine Flu Death Occurs in Houston

- First US swine flu death was a Mexican toddler being treated in a Houston hospital
- Specter's switch likely to have limited impact on energy, climate bills
- Time magazine offers a day-by-day look at Obama's first 100 days in office
- No surprise - US economy plunges again in the first quarter of 2009
- Researchers find many people with autism share common genetic variations
- Colleges across the country ditch cafeteria trays to save water, money
- Dallas eliminates San Antonio from the first round of the NBA playoffs
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