Cnn.com has full coverage of the tragic event and ongoing stories.

View information from the Office of the President-Islamic Republic of Afghanistan website.  See reaction from around the world by following Google News.

New legislation on health care is introduced. CNN.com follows the breaking news on Health Care Reform.  Take a look at the President's plan on the official Whitehouse site.

Special Report from CNN.com on staying safe online.  Social networking sites are new targets for cyber thieves. 

The Nobel Foundation website gives details. The selection has sparked lots of commentary. Follow the discussions on Google News.

CNN.com has news on the recent earthquake in Indonesia and the earthquake and tsunami in the Samoan Islands. 

Reports on CNN.com indicate that Iran recently test fired long and mid-range missiles.  Iran also admits to a 2nd uranium enrichment plant.  Learn more from the International Atomic Energy Agency site.

Find the text of the President's remarks from the official Whitehouse page.  View news, responses to and analysis of the new missile defense strategy on CNN.com.

The CDC website has the latest situation updates on H1N1 and  info on the expected vaccine.  Hennepin County and MN Dept of Health sites have local information.

Approximately 600,000 people in 16 West African nations have been affected by torrential rains and flooding.  Cnn.com has the latest news.  Learn more about the humanitarian efforts from the U.N. World Food programme and Reuters AlertNet.

According to the National Hurricane Center, Jimena closes in on Baja with estimated winds of close to 155 mph. Follow the latest news about the Hurricane on Google News.

Learn more about the life and career of Edward Kennedy from the In Depth page on CNN.com.  Includes history, reactions, photos and commentary.

Follow the news and humanitarian efforts following Typhoon Morakot on ReliefWeb and CNN.com.  The recent typhoon affected China, Taiwan and the Philippines.

Sonia Sotamayor has been confirmed as the 111th Justice for the Supreme Court.  View the President's comments or watch a video from the official Whitehouse website.

An Indian court sentenced three convicted Mumbai bombers to death.  Voice of America news site has more information.  According to the VOA story,  India has given Pakistan more details about the Mumbai bombings for possible further prosecutions.

Human trials for the H1N1 vaccine in the U.S. will start in August.  Trials already begun in Australia.  Check out CNN.com for news updates.  The World Health Organization has declared H1N1 a global pandemic.

Follow the confirmation hearings on CNN.com.  Get the background on Judge Sotomayor from the Whitehouse press office.

Follow the latest new on the recent elections in Iran and the aftermath at CNN.com.  Much of the news out of Iran is being shared via social media outlets.  Mashable.com offers tips on how to track the Iran elections on Twitter and other social tools.

Reports out of Japan about possible North Korean missile launches increases tension around the world.  Check CNN.com for develpments.  The Huffington Post reports on  the recent arrest and sentencing of two american journalists in North Korea.

Voting has started to elect the next president of Iran.  Cnn.com has the latest news.

The Library of Congress has put together information about Judge Sotomayor.  Take a look and learn more about the judge recently nominated for the Supreme Court.

Pyongyang, capital of N. Korea, announces it is no longer bound by the 1953 armistice that ended the Korean War.  Use the resources on HCL's North Korea page to follow the story and for a history of the area.

Check the MSNBC website for an overview of the key points to the Credit Card 'bill of rights' recently passed by Congress.  View the full text, get more details and perhaps comment on the bill at the OpenCongress website.

Use HCL's  H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) page to keep you up to date on current developments.  Check the latest news on Google.

More cargo vessels hijacked following the recent rescue of American captain held hostage by pirates.  Follow the news using Google News.  Learn more about Somali pirates on the BBC News website.

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck central Italy.  Follow the latest news on the BBC website.  Get information on the earthquake in Italy and other recent earthquakes on the USGS earthquake page.

Get current flood news on Google News.  Keep up with the spring flooding in Minnesota on the MN Dept. of Health page.  It includes links to finding help, preparation for floods, current situations, news and more. Use the NDSU Fargo Flood page for current and historic info on ND flooding.  Want to help?  Check the City of Fargo flood page for info. For additional info on responses from state agencies check the Mn Dept. of Public saftety news release.

Bush era policy limiting federal funding for stem cell research was repealed by an executive order signed by Obama.  Find more details on the news from CNN.  Learn more about stem cells from the National Institutes of Health.

CNN.com reports the jobless rate hit 8.1% in February.  Locally the StarTribune reports the jobless rate in MN at 7.6%.  Find resources for locating jobs, creating resumes, or even starting your own small business on the Jobs & Careers Subject Guide.  The U of MN offers lists of services that can help you cope with difficult times.

Learn more about changes in Israel's government and other news about the Middle East from the BBC's Special Report site.

Read the details of the the new housing plan on the official Whitehouse blog.  It includes links to an executive summary, a fact sheet, Q & A and Housing example sheet.

According to news reports a flight from New Jersey to Buffalo, NY crashed killing 49 on board and one person in the home where it crashed.  Follow the news on CNN.com.

Negotiators from the House and Senate resolved differences in versions of the stimulus bill.  Find more on CNN.com as the story progresses. 

American John Solecki, an official with the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees office, was kidnapped on his way to work in Pakistan.  Follow the news on the Voice of America website. The driver, Syed Hashim Raza, was killed during the ambush.

Follow the current developments in the Gaza conflict on the Gaza Crisis page from CNN.  A daily 3 hour respite from bombardment was announced that will allow aid to reach area civilians.

For details on what Congress is proposing for auto makers read H.R. 7321 the Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act.  Follow the latest news on bailout plans on Google News.

Use CNN.com's Terror in Mumbai page for the latest news updates about the recent attacks.  For background and information on India and Mumbai use BBC News County Profiles:India.

Use cnn.com Election Center 2008 to get election results.  Then flip to the Money page for analysis on what the results may mean for the current economic crisis.

CNN.com's Money page details what the current crisis means to the average person.  Some topics covered are Savings, Insurance, Retirement, Job Market, the Credit Market and more.

Cnn.com's Money page offers details and analysis of the government bailout of the financial industry.  Follow the Congressional Budget Director's blog for insider insight on the turmoil in the financial industry and government responses.

Visit the National Hurricane Center to get the latest on tropical storms and hurricanes.  Includes maps, satellite images, advisories, updates, disaster plan info and more.

The BBC News Special Report on the Georgia-Russia Conflict has the latest news, features, views, and analysis on the developing situation over South Ossetia.

The I-35W bridge collapsed one year ago.  Read MNDOT's I-35W Collapse: One Year Later and CNN.com's report on the status of bridges and roads in MN and the U.S.

Get updated information from the National Hurricane Center on current hurricane and tropical storm advisories and detailed forcasting.  Keep up on current advisories including Hurricane Fausto and Tropical Storms Cristobal & Dolly.

Fueling America, a special report by CNN.com, looks at the impact of rising fuel prices.  Includes global and local impact, calculators, cost analysis, possible solutions and alternatives and reader contributed content.

The International Criminal Court may seek the arrest of Sudanese president Omar Hassan al-Bashir for charges related to the violence during the 5 year conflict in Darfur.  Check CNN.com for news updates. 

Scan the latest news on the flooding in the midwest on Google News.  The Minnesota Dept. of Health and the Centers for Disease Control offer tips on staying healthy, preparing for and protecting yourself during a flood.

The City of Hugo website provides up to date information about the May 25 tornado.  Includes info for residents, media, where donations can be made and what is needed, ways to volunteer, damage assessment and more.

CNN.com has the latest on the 7.9 magnitude quake that hit central China.  The USGS Earthquake Hazards Program has maps, statistics, facts and background on earthquakes around the world.  Included is a listing of the most recent earthquakes around the world and maps of recent activity.

Use Google News for updates about Myanmar following the recent devastating cyclone.  Learn more about Myanmar from Infoplease.com or Reuters AlertNet.

The cost of fuel and other conditions are having an effect of the cost of food around the world.  Reuters.com has a special report on the growing food crisis.

The 2008 Annual Report from the Social Security Board of Trustees was released on March 25.  It is available on the Social Security Website.  Get updated on the long range financial outlook for Social Security benefits.

CNNMoney.com has a series on the slumping economy and how it may affect you.  Includes the mortgage crisis, the Federal Reserve and their actions, tax rebates, jobs and more.  Have the problems with the economy hit home? The U of MN Extension service provides a series of fact sheets on Getting Through Tough Times.  Find tips on financial decisions, dealing with stress, how to stretch your dollars, finding jobs and more.

The North American Free Trade Agreement has been a hot topic in the presidential races. To learn about NAFTA use the USDA website. Use the fact sheet link for some background. You can use Google News to follow breaking stories about NAFTA and the continuing debate.

Cuban Leader Fidel Castro announced his intention to step down after 49 years in power.  Check Reuter.com for the breaking story and related articles. For background and history on Cuba, try Infoplease.com's entry.

CNN.com has continuing updates on the tragic shootings that took place on February 14 at Northern Illinois University.

Rebels attacked the capital of Chad on Saturday.  Keep up to date with developments at CNN.com.  Information on travel and evacuations can be found on the U.S. Embassy: N'Djamena website.

CNN had access to a recent covert test by the TSA on January 25 where a tester was able to slip a mock bomb past airport security.  Find out more from CNN's story.  Also, take a look at the Transportation Security Administration's information on covert testing.

Reuters.com's international pages contain the latest updates on elections in Kenya, the assasination of Benazir Bhutto, North Korea,  volcano eruptions and more.

Follow live caucus results out of Iowa using Google Maps cool tool.  Includes news, information and videos along with live results using an interactive map.

The Financial Times site provides overview and analysis of the effect of the U.S. mortgage crisis on the global credit markets.  Interesting insight on global economies.

BBC News page on Pakistan's Political Crisis provides current news and information, background, links, interviews and analysis of the ongoing situation.

Find updated information on Hurricane Noel and other tropical weather including forecasts, advisories and warnings on the National Hurricane Center website.