X-Rays Open Secrets Of Ancient Scrolls
Scientists have used a particle accelerator to read ancient scrolls without unrolling them. The breakthrough could potentially be used to decipher hundreds of texts.
Sports
Poll Shows Bloom Has Fallen Off Olympic Bid For Most Bostonians
Opposition to the Olympics has grown by 13 percent since Boston was chosen by the U.S. Olympic Committee to be the American bid for 2024.
Captivated Afghans Watch Cricket Team's World Cup Debut
In Afghanistan, an unlikely sport has grabbed the nation's attention. Cricket only took root there a few decades ago, and only took off after the fall of the Taliban in 2001.
Lance Armstrong Ordered To Pay $10 Million In Fraud Dispute
A company that once paid Lance Armstrong millions of dollars for winning the Tour de France announced he has to pay $10 million of it back. The award was the result of an arbitration hearing.
Could The Battle Over 'Redskins' Change Trademark Law?
Advocates hope that the Department of Justice's involvement in a lawsuit is a crucial step in ending trademark protection for the Washington football team's name.
John Calipari Gets The Best Out Of His One-And-Done Bench
Commentator Frank Deford analyzes the University of Kentucky men's basketball team's winning streak.
Meet The Dogs Whose Names Are Too Long To Fit In This Headline
The Westminster Kennel Club dog show concludes Tuesday — but it might take you some time longer just to spell the names of the dogs involved. So what's the deal with all the elaborate names?
Reduced To Her Knees, Marathoner Finishes Race In A Crawl
Kenyan runner Hyvon Ngetich didn't win the Austin Marathon, despite leading for most of the race. Now she's being celebrated for the way she crossed the finish line.
Alex Rodriguez Says 'Sorry' As He Returns From Seasonlong Suspension
The legendary slugger, suspended for drug use, denied for a long time that he had done anything wrong. Now, in a handwritten letter, he tells fans he takes "full responsibility" for his mistakes.
Can Anyone Beat The Kentucky Wildcats?
Kentucky is loaded, undefeated and everyone's favorite to win the national championship. But will college basketball's best team come through at the end? Nicole Auerbach of USA Today has some answers.