6 U.S. soldiers killed in Afghanistan

Six U.S. troops have been killed in two separate attacks in Afghanistan, a U.S. official said Monday

Honduras slides toward greater instability

Obama, Medvedev OK preliminary arms deal

President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev struck a preliminary deal Monday to reduce their stockpiles of nuclear warheads to as few as 1,500 each.

Former Defense Secretary McNamara is dead

NYT: Plan to sell G.M.’s assets approved

NYT: A federal judge approves a plan by General Motors to sell its best assets to a new, government-backed company, a crucial step for the automaker to restructure.

Recession worries press stocks lower

Armstrong makes move to third in standings

Britain’s Mark Cavendish won his second straight stage at the Tour de France, and Lance Armstrong has gained ground and is now third overall.

Powell: Measured vs. Tiger, it’s advantage, Federer

Jackson’s ex-wife will attend his memorial

Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe will have VIP seats at the pop superstar's memorial service on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the city of Los Angeles hasn't yet heard whether the Jackson family will help pay for the event.

Jacksons plan private event at L.A. cemetery

Coming of age in the years of living dangerously

Whether you were raised on heaping bowls of Boo Berry (1970s), Quisp (‘60s) or Sugar Jets (‘50s), you probably, unknowingly,  violated every rule we now know about  nutrition and safety.

Survival tales: Readers share hazards of youth

Tips for looking good in HD

There's nothing like high-definition video for its intensity and brilliance — except when it comes to seeing yourself in HD. Every pimple, pockmark and imperfection shows up.

How to leverage social media for a better vacation

Social media sites that allow people to interact in the moment are changing how travel companies talk to their customers — and how their customers talk back.

Hawaiian shark tours attract critics