NEW YORK - A PIECE of the plaza that will surround two reflecting pools at the Sept 11 memorial is taking shape.

Construction workers began laying the first concrete slab of the memorial plaza at ground zero on Friday.

About 130 cubic meters of concrete are forming the beginning of the street-level plaza.

MEXICO CITY - MEXICO has confirmed one more death from swine flu, bringing the national death toll to 45.

WASHINGTON - MOVE OVER, baby Emily. Emma is the new top name among baby girls in the US, ending Emily's 12-year reign.

Jacob remained king among the boys in 2008, his 10th straight year at the top, the Social Security Administration said Friday. The agency issues identification numbers.