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.

Bodies dug up, cut up at black cemetery

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

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.

Friends, family, fans remember slain McNair

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