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 recovery ‘a long way off’

Obama: Economic recovery ‘a long way off’

President Barack Obama hailed "candid and spirted discussions" at the G-8 summit, saying the world must come to grips with chronic problems like economic stagnation and climate change.

Sotomayor rulings ‘extraordinarily thorough’

General Motors exits bankruptcy protection

After a night spent signing mounds of paperwork authorizing the transfer of cash, real estate, technology and other property, General Motors emerged from bankruptcy Friday.

Ten cars that brought down Detroit

Opinion: Don’t expect heights to scare Armstrong

WaPost: The first summit finish of the race is shaping up as a major showdown that will reveal whether Lance Armstrong has the lungs to stay with teammate and rival Alberto Contador.

Chargers RB from Philly wounded in shooting

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’

8 ways the food industry hijacks your brain

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.

1 in 3 breast cancer patients overtreated

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