NYT: Did U.S. stop inquiry into massacre?

After a U.S.-backed warlord killed hundreds of Taliban prisoners in Afghanistan, the Bush administration quashed inquiries, say government officials and human rights advocates.

Passengers flee 747 after smoke fills cabin

House Dems to tax rich for health care

House Democrats plan to pay for a sweeping health care overhaul by boosting taxes on the wealthy.  The taxes will hit households with incomes of $350,000 a year and above.

Obama lands in Ghana after meeting pope

GM’s turnaround rides on a successful Chevy

With General Motors leaving bankruptcy, can its core brand churn out cars and crossover SUVs that stand up to Toyotas, Hondas, and Fords?

A leaner GM zooms out of bankruptcy

Giants’ Sanchez tosses no-hitter vs. Padres

Jonathan Sanchez, an unlikely candidate, pitched the majors’ first no-hitter this season Friday night, dominating the San Diego Padres with an array of pitches in the San Francisco Giants’ 8-0 victory.

Last-minute fill-in Whiteside catches no-hitter

One week delay in Jackson guardianship case

L. Londell McMillan, an attorney for Katherine Jackson, says the delay will give both sides time to work out a private and amicable resolution.

Dream job turns to tragedy for Jackson doctor

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.

Where were you when Apollo flew?

Science editor Alan Boyle's Cosmic Log: Share your stories about memorable space missions, and hear about other moonshot memories as the Apollo 11 anniversary nears.

YouTube's best viral mashups

Top 10 national park lodges

Nothing says "summer escape" like a visit to a national park — plan on sleeping over in style.

Passengers flee 747 after smoke fills cabin