Up to 8 sought in Fla. couple's slaying

A sheriff says as many as eight people were involved in the slaying of a wealthy Florida couple known for adopting 12 children with developmental disabilities and other problems.

Pakistan slowly re-opens Swat Valley

Sotomayor vows impartial justice if confirmed

Her confirmation all but assured, Sonia Sotomayor pledged Monday to serve the "larger interest of impartial justice" if she becomes the first Hispanic on the Supreme Court.

Obama: Don't bet against us on health care

Financials pull stocks up ahead of earnings

A few kind words from an influential banking analyst about Goldman Sachs sent financial shares soaring and yanked the entire stock market out of a slumber.

Americans less stressed about debt, poll shows

Celizic: Derby remains All-Star break’s biggest delight

Celizic: It’s the only day on baseball’s calendar when no matter how many home runs fly ridiculously long distances, you’ll never hear anyone talking about steroids. For that reason alone, Home Run Derby deserves its reputation as the best part of the All-Star break.

Tim Lincecum, Roy Halladay to start All-Star game

‘Idol’s’ Seacrest to earn $15 million per year

Ryan Seacrest has a lot to smile about. The “American Idol” host reportedly just closed contract negotiations for the biggest reality host paycheck ever — $15 million per year.

Watch out! Draco Malfoy has grown up

Money hiders risk a wealth of woes

Timothy Fleming used to hide cash all over the house — tucked into lapel pockets, secreted within hollowed-out pumpkins, nestled within cake tins above the fridge. That is, until he discovered the horror of a trashed cash stash.

Study: Swine flu resembles feared 1918 flu

Some 911 centers can’t keep tabs on cell phones

Cell phones may lure us with the promise of immediate help in an emergency, but depending on where you live, that promise can go unkept because of inadequate 911 technology.

7 ways to sidestep baggage fees

To avoid confrontation, airline workers once looked the other way instead of charging extra for baggage violations. Not anymore.

Say fromage! Parisians urged to smile