Etan Patz case: NJ man charged with murder

A former bodega stock clerk is charged with second-degree murder in the death of 6-year-old Etan Patz three decades ago.

Consumer moods rising as gas prices fall

At least we’re saving money at the gas pump. That seems to be the takeaway from the latest monthly read on American sentiment, which moved to a "less gloomy" setting.

Postal Service offers buyouts to 45,000 workers

Devils oust Rangers in OT, advance to Cup finals

Adam Henrique scored off a wild scramble in front at 1:03 into OT and the New Jersey Devils defeated the New York Rangers 3-2 to advance to their first Stanley Cup finals since 2003. The new Eastern champs will face LA next.

Will Smith shines in 'Men in Black III'

REVIEW: If you're not a fan of Will Smith's smooth-talking Agent J in the "Men in Black" franchise, don't see the third movie in the series, because it's all Smith, all the time.

Grill, drive, play: Staying safe on Memorial Day

After months of frigid temps, dodging rainstorms and wrapped in warm blankets, Memorial Day is the first holiday to celebrate the start of warmer weather. The sun is out. Sunglasses are on. Sweat is glistening.

Space station grabs 'Dragon by the tail'

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The International Space Station's crew brings in SpaceX's Dragon cargo capsule for the orbital outpost's first-ever hookup with a commercial spaceship.

America's best beaches for 2012

This year, the top honor goes to Coronado Beach near San Diego, Calif., according to Stephen Leatherman, aka “Dr. Beach.”