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 says economic recovery ‘a long way 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

General Motors exits bankruptcy protection

A leaner General Motors emerged from bankruptcy Friday morning, making an unusually quick exit with ambitions of making money and building cars people are eager to buy.

Ten cars that brought down Detroit

Contador asserts dominance over Armstrong

Spaniard surges ahead of American on first mountain stage, moves into 2nd

Chargers RB from Philly wounded in shooting

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.

Family viewed Michael Jackson in open casket

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.

1 in 3 breast cancer patients overtreated

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