Brothers sentenced to death in separate states

The siblings' journey from the poverty of their  childhood to stormy, crime-ridden adult lives shows the far-reaching effects of a damaged upbringing — and the years of havoc wrought by two men who developed what the courts called a wanton disregard for human life.

At West Point, Biden warns of new challenges

At the graduation ceremony of some of the most elite new members of the U.S. military, Vice President Joe Biden said the military drawdowns allow for a "rebalance" of foreign policy.

Greece, GDP to drive markets this week

  Investors will grapple with major economic reports and the looming possibility of a Greek exit from the euro zone, which is likely to keep dragging on equities for weeks.

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Winderman: Heat-Celtics series 'inevitable' and appropriate

Winderman: For the fourth time in five seasons, LeBron James finds himself going against Boston in the postseason. It's "inevitable" that the Heat and Celtics should meet, and it will not be a walkover for Miami.

Justin Bieber allegedly batters photographer

On Sunday, Justin Bieber's squeaky-clean reputation took a hit as the singer allegedly launched into a physical altercation with a paparazzo.

A baby made in India: a couple's dream comes true

Robyn and Jason Wright, who struggled with infertility, thought they'd never have a child. But now they have a little boy, carried by a surrogate in Anand, India, the reproductive tourist hub for an international baby boom.

  Drastic method targets hard-to-treat hypertension

16-year-old sets off buzz over 325-year-old physics

  Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: A research paper that claims to fill in a gap in Isaac Newton's formulas for the physics of falling objects has drawn worldwide attention to a 16-year-old student in Germany, but physicists are reserving judgment until they've seen the proof.

Astronauts to spend Memorial Day unpacking private space capsule

NYT: London braces for Olympic gridlock 'nightmare'

London has braced itself for the games with a $10.2 billion spending spree on transportation improvements, but will the century-old subway system will be able to cope with demand?