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Paul Katami addresses a news conference as his partner Jeff Zarillo (L), and Kris Perry and her partner Sandy Stier (R) look on with their sons Elliot Perry and Spencer Perry (center R) after the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit declar

A timeline of U.S. laws on same-sex marriage

A U.S. appeals court ruled on Tuesday that California's ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional.

Bubbly and chocolate duet for Valentine's day

Champagne, sparkling wine and chocolates are a favorite pairing to celebrate Valentine's Day, despite warnings from experts that the two do not go well together.

Exton Elias and 14 Other Funny Celebrity Baby Names

Robert Downey Jr. and his wife Susan welcomed their son Exton Elias into the world at 7:24 a.m. on Tuesday, reps have told Us Weekly. Neither Downey nor his wife Susan has explained why they have decided to name their child Exton Elias. Here are 14 other funny celebrity baby names.

Yahoo Shakeup: Chairman Out, 3 Other Directors Out

Yahoo, No. 2 in search, shook up its board of directors a month after recruiting new CEO Scott Thompson from eBay’s PayPal unit.

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Shares of McClatchy Jump after Strong Earnings

The Sacramento, Calif.-based company reported net income of $42 million, or 49 cents a share, up about 184 percent from $14.8 million, or 17 cents a share, in the year earlier period. The company reported operating income of $90.3 million, up 6.4 percent compared to $84.9 million in the year earlier period.

Apple Reported in Talks on iTV with Canada Telecoms

Apple Inc. is in talks with Canada's two biggest telecom companies about becoming partners in the launch of iTV, a device combining features of the wildly popular iPad tablet with those of a television set, a newspaper reported on Tuesday.

Facebook governance a concern for California pension fund

Facebook's corporate governance rules, which give shareholders little say in how the social networking website would be run as a public company, are raising the hackles of one of the largest U.S. investors, the California State Teachers' Retirement System.

The U.S. military has warned that it reserves the right to retaliate with military force if come under cyberattacks and has begun a legal framework to cover offensive operations.

Symantec Extorted, VeriSign Hacked: Are the Security Experts Defensible?

Symantec, the owner of Norton Anti-Virus and other security software brands, said someone claiming to be part of Anonymous attempted to extort $50,000 in return for not posting code.

Coroner Rules Don Cornelius' Death Was a Suicide

The Los Angeles County Department of Coroner has ruled that Don Cornelius' death was a suicide.

Analysis: Banks Prepared for Cost of U.S. Mortgage Pact

As the nation's five largest mortgage lenders edge close to a $25 billion settlement over foreclosure abuses, it's becoming clear that the deal will have little or no impact on their future bottom lines.

Singer Katharine McPhee arrives for the Inaugural National Football League Honors at Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis, Indiana

Katharine McPhee Sings 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow': Compare Her 'American Idol' to 'Smash' Performances [VIDEO]

For those who remember American Idol's fifth season, Katharine McPhee's opening number in Smash was a bit like déjà vu.

Dave Grohl New Projects to Include Ratt and Slipknot, FX Series in the Works

Dave Grohl has been a household name in the rock and roll community since the early 90s, but now it looks like the Foo Fighters front man is putting down his guitar, stepping away from the microphone, and shifting into a new entertainment medium: television.

Prop 8 Is Unconstitutional, Rules Court

The U.S. 9th Circuit of Appeals in San Francisco Tuesday upheld a lower court decision, which had declared unconstitutional California’s controversial Proposition 8 banning same sex marriage.

California gay marriage ban unconstitutional: ruling

A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday found California's gay marriage ban unconstitutional in a case that is likely to lead to a showdown on the issue in the Supreme Court.

California's Same-Sex Marriage Ban Ruled Unconstitutional

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Tuesday overturned Prop 8, the ballot measure that ended same-sex marriage in California five months after the state's Supreme Court allowed gays and lesbians to marry.

A Fisker Karma luxury plug-in hybrid car is seen at the sixth annual Alternative Transportation Expo and Conference (AltCar) in Santa Monica, California

Fisker announces layoffs, renegotiates loan

Electric car startup Fisker Automotive Inc said on Monday it has suspended work at its U.S. manufacturing plant and laid off 26 workers there while it renegotiates the terms of its $529 million loan from the U.S. Department of Energy.

Clint Eastwood speaks out on Super Bowl ad

Clint Eastwood is setting the record straight about his improbably controversial Chrysler ad that aired on Sunday's Super Bowl.

Lyme Disease Risk Highest on Northeast Coast: How to Prevent it

Lyme disease poses its greatest risk to those on the Northeastern U.S. coast, according to a new study, which hopes to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease.

Shareholders arrive for the SAP group general shareholder assembly in Mannheim

Oracle Rejects Pact, Wants New Trial in SAP Copyright Dispute

Oracle, the No. 1 database developer, rejected a $272 million settlement from German arch-rival SAP over alleged infringement of intellectual property.

Who Is M.I.A? 5 Things to Know about the Controversial Super Bowl Rapper

M.I.A successfully upstaged Madonna. That's right. The sassy rapper, most popular on the alternative scene, made more headlines Monday morning after Super Bowl Sunday than the Queen of Pop herself. Why? Because she gave the middle finger to over 111 million people during the Super Bowl Halftime Show 2012.