NSA to help watch feds' civilian networks

A Bush-era plan to use National Security Agency help in screening government computer traffic on private-sector networks is proceeding, according to current and former government officials.

Judge to acquit mom in MySpace suicide

Obama talks Russia, Sotomayor, jobs, Jackson

Before departing for the holiday weekend, President Barack Obama sat down with The Associated Press, talking Russia (Putin "still has a lot of sway"), joblessness (he's "deeply concerned"), and Michael Jackson (he's got the late singer's songs on his iPod).

NSA to help watch feds' civilian networks

Jobless consumers will hold back recovery

Many forecasters now expect the U.S. economy to begin growing later this year. But it probably won’t feel like a recovery for most people. By John W. Schoen.

Stocks end shortened week with big fall

Artest set to sign with champion Lakers

The Houston Rockets forward has verbally agreed to play for Los Angeles next season, though the final contract details are still being worked out according to his agent.

Ventre: Artest puts everything in jeopardy for Lakers

Jackson funeral set for Tuesday in L.A.

Tickets will be free and 11,000 will be distributed to the public. AEG will give further details during a media briefing on Friday.

Scoop: Neverland was never a plan for memorial

Sip 'n starve: Dangerous diets in disguise

In L.A., the latest “healthy” method for staying slim can border on the downright dangerous — and it’s probably already changing the way we all think about diets.

Oops! Why we say what we’re trying to hide

Cosmic Log: New moon vistas revealed

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The first images from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter provide a fresh perspective on the moon, just weeks before the 40th anniversary of the first manned lunar landing.

Facebook: ‘Why not give your ex another shot?’

Cool tools for road trippers

Taking a road trip? New Web sites won’t get you where you’re going any faster, but they can provide plenty of interesting information along the way.

Top 10 scenic U.S. road trips