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Standing near visibly sick, sniffling, coughing people of all ages -- you get a real sense of the magnitude of this health threat. I spent the day at a mobile clinic in Mexico City with photographer Hugo Perez. This specially equipped medical van is part of a fleet of 110 roving Mexico City screening for swine flu.

>> Continue reading: On the front lines in Mexico Flu Fight

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Mexico City's airport, the busiest hub in Latin America, no doubt is a critical link in the spread of swine flu. Over a loud speaker, passengers about to board flights to U.S. and elsewhere are urged if you are sick "postpone your trip and visit a doctor."

>> Continue reading: Mexico City tries to stop swine flu from spreading rapidly

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The CDC is closely watching border crossings for possible swine flu cases. Customs and Border Protection officers have a procedure in place to handle anyone who might appear with a communicable disease including isolating the person, using protective gear and calling in medical staff and experts from the CDC.

>> Continue reading: Border screening for swine flu

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The CDC is investigating 7 non-fatal cases in the U.S. in Texas and California. The World Health Organization suspects swine flu killed 60. The Mexican government confirms at least 20 cases now.

>> Continue reading: Swine flu suspected in 60 deaths in Mexico. Cases reported in TX.

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President Obama departed Mexico for the summit of the Americas in Trindad Tobago. While here in Mexico City, the President said he wanted to usher in a "new era" in the bilateral relationship. A new approach was clearly evident during this trip.

>> Continue reading: President Obama departs Mexico for Americas Summit

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People are crowded along the route from the airport hoping to catch a glimpse of President Obama. Some are perched on overpasses to try and snap a photo of the arrival of Air Force One which touched down just after 1:30 pm in Mexico City.

WATCH: Blacks in Mexico

>> Continue reading: Mexico Welcomes President Obama

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President Obama's is on his way to Mexico city. Security is tight but the mood is hopeful here. The President's first public appearance will be at a welcoming ceremony. Then he'll spend the afternoon in series of private "working" meetings that cover a range of issues.

>> Continue reading: President Obama visits Mexico

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The confession came first before Tamaulipas State Police and then in front of media in Nuevo Laredo. The man described as a "caretaker" during the investigation says he and Father Jesee Uresti were "an intimate couple."

>> Continue reading: Nuevo Laredo man confesses he murdered Austin Priest

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