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.

Obama tries for a repeat performance in Berlin

First Read: Matching his previous appearance in Germany wasn’t easy but President Obama gave it a good go in his Brandenburg Gate speech.

Stocks open flat; traders wait on Fed's policy statement

PBT: Heat rally to beat Spurs, tie series in epic Game 6

PBT: LeBron James took over the 4th quarter, Ray Allen hit a huge three to force OT and the Heat survived to force a Game 7.

Winner of 'The Voice' is ...

Country superstar Blake Shelton had two acts — Danielle Bradbery and The Swon Brothers — vying for the win, but did Michelle Chamuel manage to give first-time coach Usher the victory?

Diet products contain dangerous drugs, FDA warns

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.