NYT: Fears rise over al-Qaida branch

Al Qaeda’s North Africa affiliate recently has carried out a string of lethal attacks against Westerners and African security forces that have raised fears that the group may be taking a deadlier turn.

Obama: Economic health 'still a ways off'

Conservative Dems break ranks on health care

President Barack Obama on Friday acknowledged the tough going for his health care overhaul in Congress but rejected the notion the legislation is doomed if lawmakers fail to act by August. "I never believe anything is do or die," Obama said.

Mock exercises prepare Sotomayor for hearings

Stocks falter as earnings jitters increase

With little positive news ahead of earnings season to drive buying, stocks headed for their longest losing streak since the market’s spring rally began in early March.

A leaner GM zooms out of bankruptcy

DeMarco: Morneau, Pujols lead midseason awards

DeMarco: The MVP races are two different tales — the NL is a runaway, while the AL has many contenders — as the season makes the turn for home.

Armstrong takes back seat to Contador, for now

Jackson’s drug history being probed, chief says

Detectives investigating the death of Michael Jackson are looking at his prescription drug history and trying to talk with his numerous former doctors, the Los Angeles police chief said. Meanwhile, Joe Jackson said he believed “foul play” was involved in his son’s death.

When ‘Disco Sucks!’ echoed around the world

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.

YouTube's best viral mashups

Questionable parenting behavior, chronic diseases and even satirizing a genocidal madman are all fair game for infinite remixes and mashups on YouTube. YouTube’s unofficial mashup hall of fame.

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