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Silvio Berlusconi's resignation as prime minister marks the end of a political career that tainted Italy's international image and helped bring its economy to the brink of bankruptcy. A fraction of the scandals he endured would destroy political careers elsewhere, but Berlusconi held unprecedented control through a media empire.

As Trayvon Martin's parents lead the calls for an arrest in their son's killing, their lawyers have hired a marketing firm, and efforts are under way to establish a nonprofit foundation. Supporters say they want to protect others from injustice.

The constant stream of information we get through mobile and hand-held devices is changing the way we think. Matt Richtel, a technology writer for The New York Times, explains how the use of digital technology is altering our brains -- and how retreating into nature may reverse the effects.

Intelligence and security experts are concerned that we're unprepared for potential cyberattacks that could cripple the nation's electrical grid, financial system and other strategic targets. A new exhibit at the International Spy Museum in Washington puts a spotlight on cybersecurity.

The federal Bureau of Land Management is conducting an official review of a weekend accident at an off-road race in the California desert.

A concert tonight in San Diego hopes to raise money for victims of last October's wildfires in the county. Slow ticket sales have caused promoters to slash prices. KPBS Environmental Reporter Ed Joyc

Trayvon Martin's parents, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, visited Capitol Hill this week to meet with Democratic leaders. While in Washington, D.C., Tracy Martin spoke about the case in an interview with Tell Me More host Michel Martin.

China has halted its military cooperation with the U.S. and threatened this week to sanction American companies involved in selling arms to Taiwan. Beijing's sharp reaction came after Washington announced a $6.4 billion weapons deal to Taiwan.

Microsoft Corp. is spending $6 billion to acquire the online advertising firm aQuantive Inc. The offer is a huge premium over aQuantive's Thursday closing stock price — a situation that a Microsoft official said is because "we believe it's exactly the right company to buy." Microsoft is playing catch-up in the quickly growing Internet advertising field.

The president's open support for same-sex marriage could energize GOP voters on Mitt Romney's behalf.