NYT: Risks of Afghan war shift to contractors

More civilian contractors working for American companies than American soldiers died in Afghanistan last year for the first time during the war.

Romney tops Paul for Maine caucus win

GOP front-runner Mitt Romney won Maine's Republican presidential caucuses with 39 percent of the vote, breaking a three-state losing streak by besting libertarian-leaning Ron Paul, who finished a close second with 36 percent.

Obama to seek lower corporate tax rate

The president will call for cutting the top 35 percent corporate tax rate as early as this month, according to two sources close to the administration.

Lin-vincible Knicks rally past Timberwolves

Jeremy Lin hit a free throw with 4.9 seconds left to overcome a dreadful second half and lift the New York Knicks to their fifth straight victory, 100-98, over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.

Singing superstar Whitney Houston dies at 48

Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died. She was 48.

Stars react to Whitney Houston's death

Online love no perfect match, report says

Buyer beware, though, cautions a team of psychologists who’ve just published a lengthy report about online dating, now a billion-dollar industry. The problem, they say, is that these websites have no scientific evidence to back up their claims that they can find your soulmate.

NYT: Panic as supplies of life-saving drug dwindle

Sexy apps for Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day romance can come from many sources. With the rise of the smartphone, there are more than a few apps that help in that department from the iTunes App Store and Android Market.

It's a Snap: Travel photos from around the world

Our readers have submitted some inspiring photos from around the world. Scroll through this impressive set of images and vote for your favorite at the bottom.