U.S. sets deadline for proposals on state healthcare exchanges
The Obama administration forged ahead with healthcare reforms.

Virginia, Florida have most well-read cities in U.S.
New York and Boston may strike many as more intellectual but Alexandria, Virginia is the most well-read city in the United States.

Diamond at heart of royal Europe goes for $9.5 million
A diamond coveted by kings, queens and princes for centuries sold for 9 million Swiss francs ($9.57 million).

Afghan woman pushes for rights from behind the wheel
The morning after the Taliban fell Shakila Naderi shed her head-to-toe burqa and sat behind the wheel of a car.

Natalie Wood's Mercedes up for auction
Natalie Wood's vintage Mercedes Roadster is going up for auction in July.

Amazon aims to launch front-lit Kindle in July
 Amazon.com Inc will launch new versions of its Kindle e-reader and tablet, including a monochrome e-reader with front lighting, a source who has seen the prototype told Reuters. 

Psychiatrists say diagnosis manual needs overhaul
Many psychiatrists believe a new edition of a manual designed to help diagnose mental illness should be shelved.

Florida Supreme Court hears landmark foreclosure suit
The Florida Supreme Court heard arguments on Thursday in a landmark lawsuit that could undo hundreds of thousands of foreclosures.

'Time' cover shows 3-year-old breast feeding
Should a mom continue nursing her child even after he or she has grown too big to be held?

Online sharing, how much is too much?
Whether it is photos, personal status or unwanted comments, most Americans think people 'overshare' personal information online.

How Internet detectives find out where you live
An explosion of people checking into social networks is being exploited by mobile application makers and private detectives.

Study finds psychopaths have distinct brain structure
Scientists have found the strongest evidence yet that psychopaths have structural abnormalities in their brains.

Young drivers know risks, but text anyway
Most young American drivers agree that it is dangerous to text while driving, but nearly a third admit they do it anyway.

Want to quit smoking ? Try acupuncture or hypnosis
Acupuncture and hypnosis have been promoted as drug-free ways to help smokers kick the habit.

I'll Have Another wins Kentucky Derby
I'll Have Another won the 138th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs before a record crowd of more than 165,000.