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Of course, a cupcake is meant to be decadent. But it's possible to pack some nutrition into these trendy little treats and still feel like you're indulging -- without the guilt that can come with consuming the full-calorie versions.

David Lipsky says that his favorite comic, Runaways, is both a brilliant reading experience — and an embarrassment festival. The tiny digests by Brian K. Vaughan have been a fount of guilt, awkwardness and grave personal doubts, but he still pulls them out on the subway, because they are just that good.

Even in major airplane mishaps — like planes running off runways or landing on the Hudson River — passengers can walk away unharmed if they're properly protected, safety experts say. Air bags, standard in autos for decades, are now beginning to make their way into airliners as well.

Illinois has a new governor. Democratic Lt. Gov. Patrick Quinn replaces Rod Blagojevich, who was removed from office by the state Senate Thursday. "The ordeal is over," Quinn says.

Afghan President Hamid Karzai addressed a jirga -- a gathering of several hundred tribal leaders -- Sunday in Kandahar, trying to win support for a government and NATO operation there. He called on the leaders to stand with him even if it means sacrifices, and tried to address fears that a planned military operation could mean more civilian casualties.

Retailers were encouraged by an uptick in shopping earlier this spring. But more recent data suggest a slowdown at clothing and department stores. Consumer confidence measures are up, but without incentives, cash-strapped shoppers are likely to remain cautious.

Toyota's U.S. sales fell by more than 30 percent in June, and for the third month in a row Ford sold more vehicles than Toyota. To deal with the challenges, Toyota has selected a new president. Akio Toyoda, the grandson of the automaker's founder, is just 53.

The New York Yankees lost their season opener 10-2 Thursday at the new Yankee Stadium. It's a $1.5 billion investment in the Bronx, meant to evoke the grandeur of the Yankees tradition while providing all the modern comforts.

Qin Jie is betting big on the sonic market. He has set up an online audio archive that includes 22 different hiccups and the disappearing calls of street peddlers. He is building a hotel complex with voice-activated sound systems and hopes someday to open an "Audio Disneyland."

Afghanistan needs more of its own soldiers and police, and training them has become a major job for the U.S. and its NATO allies. But amid growing Taliban attacks, the United States is falling short on the number of trainers it has pledged for the country.