Bulger witness: We were 'up to our necks in murder'

Retired Boston hitman John "The Executioner" Martorano testified on Tuesday that he and James “Whitey” Bulger were “up to our necks in murder” by the time he committed what he described as his last killing at Bulger’s behest, more than three decades ago.

FBI boss: Drones used for surveillance on U.S. soil

FBI director Robert Mueller said Wednesday that the nation's top law enforcement bureau uses drones to conduct surveillance on U.S. soil, though only on a "very, very minimal basis."

Who will replace Ben Bernanke? A look at possibilities

It's long been expected that Ben Bernanke would leave his position as chairman of the Federal Reserve when his second term expires on January 31, 2014.

PFT: Hernandez reportedly 'not ruled out' as suspect

Singer, yodeler Slim Whitman dies at 90

Country singer Slim Whitman, known for his yodeling skills and falsetto voice, died Wednesday at age 90, his son-in-law said.

HPV infections fell by half in teen girls after vaccine, study shows

Infections with the human papillomavirus tied to cervical cancer fell by more than half in U.S. teen girls after the HPV vaccine was introduced in 2006, despite high-profile controversy -- and low rates of uptake, a new study shows.

House GOP: No to asteroid, yes to moon and Mars

House Republican leaders want to push for outposts on the moon and Mars — and they want to push NASA's plan to snare an asteroid into the dustbin, according to a discussion draft of their space spending plan.

TSA agent accused of harassing 15-year-old girl

A popular blogger and publisher has accused a TSA agent of criticizing his 15-year old daughter for having clothing the agent said was too revealing. On Sunday June 16, Mark Frauenfelder, co-founder of the Boing Boing blog, posted that a TSA agent at LAX had "shamed" his daughter, Sarina, for the outfit she wore that day while traveling.