West's snowy winter eases drought

Across the West this spring, abundant mountain snow in most areas promises runoff that will provide a break from the drought that has sporadically parched the region since late 1999.

Gen. Petraeus to lead Mideast command

Toyota takes world sales lead from GM

Toyota has taken the global automotive sales lead from General Motors, selling 2.41 million vehicles to GM’s 2.25 million during the first three months of the year.

Stocks end seesaw trading session up slightly

NFL Mock Draft: 1-8 picks

Video: Now that the Dolphins have inked Jake Long, where will Chris Long, Darren McFadden, Matt Ryan and Glenn Dorsey wind up?

Opinion: Rams should pick Chris Long over Dorsey

A forgettable ‘Idol’ night for Jason Castro

Dreadlocked singer stumbled with “Memory,” while Syesha and the two Davids proved to be the strongest singers of the night. Either Castro or Brooke White may be in trouble come Wednesday.

Inability to keep the beat ends 'Dancing' dream

Couch-potato culture may cut our lives short

Our couch-potato lifestyle could slash life expectancy, some experts say. Even high-tech medical advances won't counteract the effects of eating way too much and exercising far too little.

Does mom's diet influence baby's sex?

NFC phone tech promises wave of change

NFC, or Near Field Communication, technology's “peer-to-peer” ability to let cell users share music and photos quickly and easily by waving or tapping the phone, is one of the technology's uses.

Gen X-er has tech nostalgia

Paris seen through an artist's eyes

Paris: 20 amazing photos through an artist's eyes.

Talking travel with Christopher Lowell