Pakistanis flee as Taliban deal crumbles
Black-turbaned Taliban militants roamed streets and seized buildings in a northwestern valley Tuesday as Pakistani villagers fled fighting between the Taliban and troops.
AP: No charges likely over 'torture' memos
A Justice Department probe of Bush administration lawyers who wrote secret memos approving harsh interrogation techniques reportedly does not recommend a criminal investigation.
Day after big rally, stocks end slightly down
Caution returned to Wall Street Tuesday ahead of results of the government’s stress tests of banks.
Cavs fans want to believe, but past haunts them
Opinion: All too familiar with sports heartbreak, Clevelanders fear being hurt again — this time by mighty LeBron James and the Cavaliers.
On ‘American Idol,’ strength can be a weakness
"American Idol" punishes those who peak early, and favors those who improve throughout the competition. If you don't grow, you've got to go.
Nation’s first face transplant patient goes public
Five years ago, a shotgun blast left a ghastly hole where the middle of her face had been. Five months ago, she received a new face from a dead woman.
Cosmic Log: Hard-wired for a song?
Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Researchers say a songbird's brain may be programmed to gravitate toward a particular kind of tune — and suggest that humans have similar hard-wiring.
Top 10 train trips
Breathtaking views abound when you travel by rail, so get on the fast track to an unforgettable vacation.
AOL: You've got irrelevancy?
Two decades after America Online began, and with the dial-up Internet service possibly for sale, AOL evokes good— and not-so-good — memories for one former customer. Full story
Discounted Chicago hotels, starting at $119
Discounted hotel rates and packages, with no hidden fees, free nights, and all-you-can eat and drink at Wrigley Field. Full story