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Osama bin Laden's death calls the future of al-Qaida into question. But terrorism expert Daveed Gartenstein-Ross suggests that al-Qaida itself is alive and well — and continuing bin Laden's core strategy against America. What's the strategy? Bankrupting America. Melissa Block speaks to Gartenstein-Ross, who directs the Center for the Study of Terrorist Radicalization and is author of the forthcoming book, "Why Al Qaeda Is Winning."

The Pakistani computer programmer who inadvertently live tweeted the assault on Bin Laden earlier this week isn't trying to cash in on his celebrity.

A class-conscious wedding comedy that turns on pride and prejudice among two African-American clans, Salim Akil's film suffers from a subplot surplus — but showcases some strong performances, too.

If the success of Mumford and Sons and The Avett Brothers means anything, a new wave of young string bands has now achieved genuine stardom. Might those same young music fans embrace the new crop of Cajun bands that have emerged around Lafayette, La.?

Big things are happening at the massive annual celebration of Louisiana music and culture. Check this page for updates from the festival.

Someone in the Obama Administration has run up the flag pole the idea of a tax based on the mileage you drive. But the administration officially wants you to know it's just an idea, as vaporous as gas fumes. Nothing to worry about. Not yet at least.

The cat's purr is as loud as a vacuum cleaner.

The legendary leader of Booker T. and the MGs talks about his new album, his hometown and his early fascination with the Hammond B-3 organ.

The brutal government crackdown on protesters in Syria has drawn criticism and sanctions from the U.S., the U.N. and the EU, and has driven a wedge between longtime allies Syria and Turkey. Experts say the potential breakdown could put the region at risk.

The head of Pakistan's army has said he won't tolerate another covert American operation in his country. Meanwhile, many U.S. lawmakers said they don't want to continue aiding Pakistan as long as Pakistanis provide cover for terrorists.