Palin resigns as governor; leaves plans secret - WASILLA, Alaska - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin abruptly announced Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, a shocking move that rattled the Republican party but left open the possibility she would seek a run for the White House in 2012....

Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home - The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday as the city planned for a massive crowd at the singer's memorial service....

MLB Calls Foul On Cape Cod Baseball Uniforms - The Cape Cod Baseball League in Massachusetts has landed in hot water with Major League Baseball, which accuses Cape Cod's league of trademark infringement by using MLB team names. Peter Troy, president of the Chatham, Mass., Anglers, formerly the Chatham Athletics, talks about the situation.

Pachyderms outdo people in cross-species chow bout - In the fight of pachyderms vs. people - the pachyderms now have the upper trunk....

Serial killer has South Carolina residents on edge - GAFFNEY, S.C. - Terrified residents canceled Fourth of July plans and holed up in their homes Friday as investigators hunted a serial killer believed to have shot four people to death....

Answers: The Founding Fathers - How much do you know about America's earliest leaders?

Quiz: The Founding Fathers - How much do you know about America's earliest leaders?

The Acai Berry Scam. - ad - Beware of the online scams with companies promoting acai. After Oprah promoted acai, a number of unscrupulous companies have popped up and have invaded the Internet. It's truly "Buyer Beware".

Obama Launches First Major Offensive in Afghanistan - Thousands of U.S. Marines storm a river valley in the biggest military offensive of Obama's presidency.

The June Jobs Report and Long-term Unemployment - This job market is not for the faint of heart.

Best Nursing Homes: the U.S. News Honor Roll - The homes on this elite list rated a perfect five stars on all four key government yardsticks.

Making Sense of 'Cash for Clunkers' - Is what's good for the car companies good for the consumer?

Health Insurance's Ideological Divide - Can right and left ever agree about health insurance reform?

Smart Snacking to Combat Obesity - Curbing the treats can really help. Here are 5 ways to sidestep the biggest pitfalls.

Poll: More Americans Consider Extramarital Affairs Wrong Than Polygamy - A recent poll asked Americans what they consider morally wrong. The first of two parts.

Is the Public Option the Key to Healthcare Reform? - HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Sen. Mike Enzi debate healthcare reform in U.S. News Weekly.

Want to save over $3000 cleaning your home? - ad - Did you know that when you buy some common cleaners, a lot of what you are buying is water? Here is how you can use your own tap water to save $3000 cleaning your house. Is it really possible to save this much money? What could you do with an extra $3000 ?

America's Best Nursing Homes: How We Decide - Finding a good, caring home is no trivial matter. We've taken government data and made it easier to use

Embryonic Stem Cells—and Other Stem Cells—Promise to Advance Treatments - Adult stem cells may reach patients first, and induced pluripotent stem cells have greatest potential.

How Some Bad Nursing Homes Get Special Treatment - And why you'll probably want to steer clear of these 'Special Focus Facilities.'

Obama Launches First Major Offensive in Afghanistan - Thousands of U.S. Marines storm a river valley in the biggest military offensive of Obama's presidency.

Most Iran Election Historical Analogies Are Misleading and Dangerous - Situation in Tehran does not simply mirror 1950s Hungary or 1980s Poland … or even 1979 Iran.

Michael Jackson's Wax Figure Heads to D.C. - Pop king Michael Jackson, or his wax version, is making a surprise stop at the Madame Tussauds museum.