The California Supreme Court has overturned a voter-approved ban on gay marriage, paving the way for California to become the second state where gay and lesbian residents can marry.

The death toll from China's massive earthquake could reach more than 50,000, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Thursday, quoting rescue headquarters.

The Democratic presidential candidate interpreted the president's remark to Israel's Knesset as a slam against him, but the White House denied the comment was in any way directed at the Illinois senator.

High fuel prices are prompting many Americans to reconsider their Memorial Day travel plans, AAA says.

Republican presidential candidate John McCain said on Thursday he believes the Iraq war can be won within four years, leaving a functioning democracy there and allowing most U.S. troops to come home.

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn is setting out to oust Yahoo’s board of directors for “unconscionable” actions that led Microsoft  to withdraw a $47.5 billion buyout offer.

Penn State coach Joe Paterno was taken to a hospital Thursday because of apparent dehydration and was expected to be released later in the day after having a series of tests, team spokesmen said.

Charles Barkley acknowledged he owes a $400,000 gambling debt to a Las Vegas Strip casino and promised Thursday to repay it after a prosecutor said the retired NBA star faced criminal charges.

Just as Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs appeared to be hitting their stride and gaining momentum for a berth in the Western Conference finals, they are down again, their march toward consecutive NBA titles very much in doubt.

Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson will miss Game 6 of Cleveland’s playoff against the Boston Celtics after separating his left shoulder during the second half Wednesday night.

Curran: It’s time for Celtics coach Doc Rivers to hand the keys to point guard Rajon Rondo and say, "I’m going to bed. Be home at a decent hour. And I’ll be checking for dents in the morning."

One of five suspects charged in the slaying of Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor has pleaded guilty to charges of second-degree murder and burglary.

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn is setting out to oust Yahoo’s board of directors for “unconscionable” actions that led Microsoft  to withdraw a $47.5 billion buyout offer.

Many analysts believe current record oil prices are a result of speculation and are certain to head lower. But others say they see no reason to expect a price crash.

Capitalizing on the buzz around thoroughbred racing’s biggest event, UPS has inked a sponsorship deal with Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown. And the bet has already paid off.