NYT: Afghan drugs still flow as US nears exit

The seemingly unbreakable allure of poppy profits has kept fighting opium at the heart of U.S. efforts to improve security.

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

Not in their house! Celtics top 76ers in Game 7

Rajon Rondo had 18 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 85-75 in Game 7 on Saturday night to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.

'Euphoria'! Sweden's Loreen wins Eurovision

Sweden's Loreen wins the Eurovision Song Contest in Azerbaijan before an international TV audience of 100 million, days after angering Azeri authorities by meeting rights activists.

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.

Astronauts enter the Dragon for first time

Space station astronauts floated into the Dragon on Saturday, a day after its heralded arrival as the world's first commercial supply ship.

Grill science: 5 sizzling tips for a tasty Memorial Day

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.”