Unix Timestamp: 1240531200
Friday, April 24. 2009, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Swine influenza kills at least 68 people and infects at least 1,000 more in Mexico. //www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/24/swine.flu/index.html?eref=rss_topstories (CNN)

The World Health Organization expresses concern at the spread of influenza from Mexico and the United States to other countries.ref name=who_statement_2009-04-25 International cases and resulting deaths are confirmed.

Northern Mariana Islands Lieutenant Governor Timothy P. Villagomez is convicted of fraud, wire fraud, and bribery. //www.saipantribune.com/newsstory.aspx?newsID=89717cat=1 ("Saipan Tribune")