Success will be judged by whether Washington begins to fix the fundamental problem with our medical system: the mix of soaring costs and mediocre results.
AP - Michael Jackson was an entertainment phenomenon both triumphant and troubled, a dazzling performer who transcended barriers, transformed the music world and transfixed fans and non-fans alike in every corner of the Earth.
AP - Conservatives stepped up their criticism of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor on Tuesday, but it was unclear how far Senate Republicans were willing to go to create bumps in what appears to be a smooth road to confirmation for President Barack Obama's first high-court choice.
AP - A widespread and unusually resilient computer attack that began July 4 knocked out the Web sites of several government agencies, including some that are responsible for fighting cyber crime, The Associated Press has learned.
An 11-year-old who lost her father made the world cry with her on Tuesday. "Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine," said Paris Jackson, the second of Michael Jackson's three children, as a massive memorial service for her father neared its end in Los Angeles.
Michael Jackson's eldest daughter touched the hearts of millions when she bid a tearful farewell to her father at his memorial service Tuesday in a rare public appearance.
They were celebrities -- Motown founder Berry Gordy came. So did Mariah Carey, Smokey Robinson, Usher and Stevie Wonder. And they were fans -- including two girls from Canada who were given their tickets by a complete stranger. The people came to say goodbye to the "King of Pop," Michael Jackson.