Why the U.S. Slashed Bounty on a Terrorist

The military says he's no longer as valuable.

Blog Buzz: Booming Barr, McClimate McChange, and Cons Bitter Over Obama and Israel

A boomlet, no thaw, and sore feelings.

High-Tech Imaging No Better for Diagnosing Head/Neck Cancers

Blood-Thinner No Help for Dialysis Treatment

The Evangelical Manifesto: What It Means

An important new statement says theological principles should trump policy preferences.

By a Nearly 2-to-1 Margin, Israelis Want Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to Resign

With VIPs in town for Israel's 60th birthday, Olmert's latest money scandal comes at an awkward moment.

Black Rectal Cancer Patients Less Likely to Get Chemo, Radiation

No Link Between Coarse Air Pollution, Hospitalizations

Quality Lags at Safety-Net Hospitals

Familial Breast Cancer Risk Lasts a Lifetime for Sisters

Coupled With Mammography, Ultrasound Finds More Breast Cancers

Who Will Be McCain's Vice Presidential Candidate?

The list includes former presidential candidates Mike Huckabee and Mitt Romney.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Rob Portman

This is one of the candidates we imagine might be on McCain's list of running mates.

Retail Sales Fall

Poor auto sales drive decrease.

Therapy Yields Promise for Fatal Neurological Condition

The Cost and Benefit of Health Technology

Video: A panel of experts explore the thorny issue of health technologies.

The New Frontier

These days, everyone's blogging. Is it time for your business to join the club?

Good as New

Whether it's the love of a bargain or the shaky economy, shoppers are flocking to resale shops.

In a Pinch

Better safe than sorry, right? Here's how to safeguard your business from customers' credit woes.

Help, My Student-Loan Check Bounced!

Hundreds of students are being affected by a credit-crunch bankruptcy.

Fresh Perspective

Feeling stale? Head into uncharted territory to see opportunities with new eyes.

Marijuana Use May Raise Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke

Doctors Can Help Lower Hospital Costs

3 Mistakes to Avoid With Your 401(k)

Older and low-paid employees make the most errors with retirement accounts.

News Buzz: China's Quake, West Virginia's Vote, and More

A day after the massive 7.9-magnitude earthquake in China, the death toll has soared.

That's Life

For most entrepreneurs, quality of life will be a key consideration in any relocation decision.

Wal-Mart Surges as Economy Sinks

Earnings and sales are up as strapped consumers look for lower prices.

Business Buzz: HP to Buy EDS and Other Business News

The top business news from this morning.

Clinical Trials Update: May 13, 2008

Health Buzz: Celebrex, Naproxen, and Other Health News

Heart disease, autism, and the dangers of air pollution

Health Highlights: May 13, 2008

Today in History, May 13: Confederates, Churchill, and Velcro

1846—The Mexican-American War officially begins when Congress declares war on Mexico.

Health Tip: Reducing Rosacea

Beta Blockers Raise Stroke, Death Risk After Surgery

Health Tip: Can You Quit Smoking Without Weight Gain?

Breast-feeding Might Shield Women From Rheumatoid Arthritis

Viagra May Protect Hearts of Some Muscular Dystrophy Patients

New MRI Technique Detects Subtle Brain Injuries

McCain Campaign Eyes California

Sen. John McCain's team is considering playing big for the state in the fall election.

'Obamacan' Wins MoveOn.Org's Ad Contest

MoveOn, which announced the winner this morning, has pledged to spend $200,000 to air the ad.

High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Associated With Eye Disease

Air Pollution Linked to Blood Clots in Legs

Electrode Placement Key to Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Patients

Multiple Sclerosis Affects Children's Cognitive Skills

Drugs Alone Don't Lower Heart Disease Risks for Overweight Americans

Celebrex, Naproxen Won't Prevent Mental Decline

Particulate Air Pollution Damages Veins, Too

It's tough to avoid breathing polluted air, but there are some ways to reduce exposure.

Blog Buzz: Fighting Out of Iraq, Media Out of Debates, Never Out of Paul, and the McCain-Newsweek Spat

Stories and topics lighting up the Internet today.

How Plastic Surgery Can Boost Your Career

More Americans go under the knife to move up the corporate ladder—and some say it makes sense.

Iraq Contractor Case Opens New Legal Terrain

The military is court-martialing the first civilian contractor in Iraq.

The U.S. Quietly Slashes the Reward Posted for the Leader of Al Qaeda in Iraq

The bounty for a most wanted terrorist is reduced from $5 million to $100,000.

Problem Gambling Common Among Young Adults

A Clinton Win in West Virginia Over Obama Could Be Too Little, Too Late

Obama is close to the 2,025 delegates needed to win the Democratic nomination.

Ranking the Politics of Supreme Court Justices

Four of the five most conservative justices since 1937 are on the bench today.

Today in History, May 12

Alcoholics Anonymous, Computer vs. Human

IndyMac Predicts 2008 Losses

Mortgage lender reports red ink as mortgage-based securities fall in value.

Decoding Muscle Stem Cell Development

News Buzz: Killer China Quake, West Virginia Primary, and More

An earthquake struck China today with early reports that 7,600 people died in Sichuan province alone.

6 Ways Firms Can Solve Collection Problems

For small businesses, friendliness and firmness go hand in hand.

Health Buzz: Hep C, the Flu and Other Health News

Marijuana and depression, new treatment for gestational diabetes

Business Buzz: Sprint Nextel Struggles, Chinese Inflation Surges

The top business news from this morning.

Health Highlights: May 12, 2008

High Blood Pressure Still Slipping Past Doctors

Health Tip: Baby's Transition From Liquid Diet

Health Tip: Using Hair Dyes

Gene May Be Key to Pregnancy Complication

Obama's Campaign to Focus on One Magic Number

Obama needs only 169 more delegates for the nomination.

Blog Buzz: Hillary Ad Infinitum, Race Talk Forever, How McCain is Bearing Up

Political bloggers on Clinton and other issues.

Why Clinton Won't Quit

This is a sad and dangerous time for Hillary Clinton.

A Dust-up Over the McCain Age Issue

A comment by Obama prompts a response from a McCain adviser.

New White House Pitch: Bush as Mr. Sensitive

Creating a new image for the president.

Teen Depression Worsened by Marijuana, Government Says

A White House report sounds a warning, but cause and effect isn't clear.

West Virginia Primary Facts and Figures

Former winners and losers in West Virginia.

Myanmar's Military Dictators Obstruct International Humanitarian Assistance

Isolationist and paranoid, the repressive regime compounds the post-cyclone disaster.

The Reverend Wright Controversy Draws Attention to the United Church of Christ

The UCC leadership, embracing controversy, welcomes debate over its liberal stands.

McCain's Age and Past Health Problems Could Be An Issue in the Presidential Race

A hard life has taken its toll, but is it an issue that matters?

Antiabortion Ballot Initiative in Colorado

The mother of all wedge issues will likely be put to a vote in Colorado this November.

Cyclone Cuts Myanmar's Rice Production

The storm's devastation may increase already-high food prices globally.

Citigroup to Sell Noncore Assets

Bank also announces a revenue growth plan.

8 Ways to Fix the Global Food Crisis

Ideas range from improving aid programs to taking a break on biofuels.

How You Can Help the Hungry

One person can help feed many mouths.

Myanmar's Aid Mess, Obama Ups his Superdelegate Count, Gasoline Price Shock, and More

The U.N. suspends relief efforts to Myanmar; Obama picks up three additional superdelegates.

Flavonoids May Help Treat Alzheimer's

Mood Disorders Put Breast Cancer Patients at Risk for PTSD

7 Fixes for a Market Failure

The financial system is substantially frozen.

Health Buzz: Diabetes and Arthritis and Other Health News

The birth control patch, teen drivers, and calorie counts in New York.

Platypus Genome Shows Beauty Is More than Skin Deep

New research proves platypus DNA is equally compiled of avian, reptilian and mammalian lineages.

Health Highlights: May 9, 2008

Today in History, May 9: A "Vast Wasteland", the EU, and the Pill

1868—The city of Reno, Nev., is founded as a station on the Central Pacific Railroad.

Health Tip: Coping With Alzheimer's

Health Tip: Signs of Depression

Steno 'Superbug' Genome Shows Extreme Drug Resistance

Acrylamide Raises Kidney Cancer Risk