Cells switch identity in biological breakthrough
Talk about an extreme makeover: Scientists have transformed one type of cell into another in living mice, a big step toward the goal of growing replacement tissues to treat a variety of diseases.
Indicted Stevens wins Alaska primary
Alaska Republicans gave U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens, currently facing a federal indictment, a primary victory on Tuesday.
Iraq: U.S. sought troop presence to '15
The United States asked Iraq for permission to keep its troops there to 2015, but U.S. and Iraqi negotiators agreed to limit their authorization to 2011, Iraqi President Jalal Talabani said.
Jury: Death for child killer Duncan
A federal jury recommended the death sentence for convicted child killer Joseph Edward Duncan III on charges related to the kidnapping and murder of Dylan Groene.
Mugabe says he'll form new government
Zimbabwe's opposition accused President Robert Mugabe of abandoning talks aimed at forming a unity government, and said Wednesday he would fail if he tried to rule alone.
Regulator: Troubled banks highest since 2003
The number of troubled U.S. banks rose 30 percent to 117 in the second quarter, the highest level in five years, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
Gustav may reach Category 3
Gustav swirled toward Cuba on Wednesday after triggering flooding and landslides that killed at least 22 people in the Caribbean. Its track pointed toward the U.S. Gulf coast, including Louisiana.
NYT: For Obama, a challenge to clarify
For Senator Barack Obama, the theatrics and drama of this one are overwhelming one of his most important tasks here: connecting with the economic anxiety gripping voters and convincing them that he has concrete and achievable solutions.
Mortgage mess puts banks at risk
The mortgage mess that has upended millions of homeowners' finances is now taking a bigger bite out of the nation's banking system.
Todd: Biden's time finally arrives
Joe Biden can be counted on to make the case for Barack Obama and prosecute the case against John McCain. But NBC News political director Chuck Todd wonders will he control his instinct to be No. 1?
