1 May 2009: Morning By The Morning News — 01 May 2009 W.H.O. says reports of swine flu are on a slow rise, with the total confirmed cases now at 331. Interactive graphic shows the international spread of swine flu from its epicenter in Mexico. Hog farmers ask everyone to stop calling it swine flu, and want you to know ham is not the culprit. "Don't fix it! Rebrand it!" Nigerians lament the folly of their government's rebranding attempts. Video of torture carried out by United Arab Emirates Royal Family member threatens multi-billion dollar nuclear deal with U.S. Long-term solitary confinement drives us insane; with long-term psychological consequences, it's akin to torture. Researchers say doctors should recognize patients' reliance on Wikipedia--and should contribute to its accuracy. Matthew Baldwin raises the Swine Flu Threat Level to Phase 11. Three days ago, poet Craig Arnold went missing in Japan. (more about his disappearance here and here) How the tea party protests shook up the left more than it's willing to admit--and, counterpoint. Fired Trib writer crashes dinner, must wrest own journalism award from managing editor she's never met. (more coverage here) "I feel like if I do die, I don't want it to be because of something I decided, something I did." Video: Texas selects its new official state dinosaur. TMN's Clay Risen blogs about whiskey-aged beers.
