NYT: Did U.S. stop inquiry into massacre?

After a U.S.-backed warlord killed hundreds of Taliban prisoners in Afghanistan, the Bush administration quashed inquiries, say government officials and human rights advocates.

Muslim women lead protests in restive west China

House Dems to tax rich for health care

House Democrats plan to pay for a sweeping health care overhaul by boosting taxes on the wealthy.  The taxes will hit households with incomes of $350,000 a year and above.

Mock exercises prepare Sotomayor for hearings

GM’s turnaround rides on a successful Chevy

With General Motors leaving bankruptcy, can its core brand churn out cars and crossover SUVs that stand up to Toyotas, Hondas, and Fords?

A leaner GM zooms out of bankruptcy

McNair’s hometown ‘distraught’ after murder

  The family and friends who grew up with native son Steve McNair didn’t have to say goodbye to the ex-NFL quarterback by themselves Friday night. The tiny town of Mount Olive had plenty of company.

Winderman: Best even better after free agency

One week delay in Jackson guardianship case

L. Londell McMillan, an attorney for Katherine Jackson, says the delay will give both sides time to work out a private and amicable resolution.

Dream job turns to tragedy for Jackson doctor

8 ways the food industry tricks you to overeat

Overeating doesn't only affect people who are overweight. Former FDA chief Dr. David Kessler reveals how the food industry and its scientists really operate.

Celiac disease cases quadruple in U.S.

Where were you when Apollo flew?

Science editor Alan Boyle's Cosmic Log: Share your stories about memorable space missions, and hear about other moonshot memories as the Apollo 11 anniversary nears.

YouTube's best viral mashups

Top 10 national park lodges

Nothing says "summer escape" like a visit to a national park — plan on sleeping over in style.

Have kids? Go travel the world, new guide says