Edwards' defense must explain 'smoking gun' note

John Edwards' defense will have to explain a note that suggests one of his political donors was trying to circumvent federal campaign laws to hide payments for the expenses of his lover.

John Edwards: 'I did not break the law'

Two-time presidential candidate John Edwards has pleaded not guilty to charges that he solicited and spent more than $925,000 to hide his mistress and their baby from the public at the height of his 2008 White House campaign.

Slow-moving economy hits 'brick wall'

Forecasters are hoping that a sharp slowdown in economic growth seen last month is only a speed bump on an already bumpy road to recovery. Because otherwise the ride could get rougher.

Economy added just 54,000 jobs in May

Tennis.com: Veterans set for women's final

Tennis.com: With 30-year-old defending champion Francesca Schiavone and 29-year-old Australian Open runner-up Li Na battling in the final, don't expect either player to crumble under the pressure of contending for the French Open crown.

Federer stops Djokovic win streak at 43

5 things to know before seeing new 'X-Men' film

Here are a couple of pointers before you head into theaters this weekend to see the biggest mutant-starring movie of the summer.

'X-Men' prequel is first-class affair

PhotoBlog: Older Americans at risk for HIV infection

One in 10 people newly diagnosed with HIV are age 50 or older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s statistics

Single moms report worse health in midlife

The world's most obscene luxury gadgets

If you already sail the Seven Seas aboard a Titanic-sized yacht made from solid gold with an onboard laser defense system and petting zoo, the following gadgets are for you.

Road trip! See all 30 baseball parks in 35 days

A Harvard math whiz and Red Sox fan has figured out the shortest possible road trip to all 30 stadiums this summer.

What NOT to do at the airport