Bodies dug up, cut up at black cemetery

Four cemetery workers have been charged with dismembering bodies after police found what they called "startling and revolting" conditions at a historic black cemetery near Chicago.

Pool club denies turning away minority kids

Sotomayor rulings ‘extraordinarily thorough’

Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor's opinions show support for the rights of criminal defendants and suspects, skepticism of corporations, and sympathy for plaintiffs alleging discrimination.

Firefighter to testify against Sotomayor

Stocks end the trading day with minor gains

Investors showed a greater appetite for risk Thursday, putting money back into banking and industrial stocks as well as commodities.

GM’s path to leave bankruptcy cleared

Friends, family, fans remember slain McNair

Steve McNair’s family, friends, former teammates and coaches gathered Thursday night along with thousands of fans to remember the slain ex-NFL quarterback’s accomplishments on and off the field.

Lincecum’s no-hit bid falls short in Giants’ win

Family viewed Michael Jackson in open casket

“He looked like himself. He looked like he just was laying there sleeping,” says David Fossett, 50, a cousin of Jackson’s who grew up with him and still lives in Jackson’s hometown of Gary, Ind.

‘Brüno’ has laughs, but won’t shock like ‘Borat’

1 in 3 breast cancer patients overtreated

One in three breast cancer patients identified in public screening programs may be treated unnecessarily, a new study says.

Swine flu shots could begin this fall

Cosmic Log: Bridging the science gap

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A new survey shows that there's a big disconnect between scientists and the wider American public, but a new book suggests ways to close the gap.

Debate over possible responses to cyber attacks

Airline safety course teaches life-saving skills

The Well-Mannered Traveler shares life-saving lessons she learned at Alaska Airlines Flight Operations Training Center during a recent class.

Airlines’ on-time marks improved in May