Reuters - Connecticut's highest court on Friday unexpectedly struck down a ban on gay and lesbian marriage, making the New England state the third in the nation to allow full-fledged marriage for same-sex couples.

AP - U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday in Washington's effort to ease tensions in the region after a three-day terrorist attack that left 171 people dead in Mumbai.

AFP - Hundreds of anti-government protesters left Bangkok's main airport Wednesday after a eight-day siege, as authorities assured beleaguered tourists that flights would resume within 24 hours.

Reuters - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday as part of intense U.S. efforts to ease tension between India and Pakistan that has surged over the Mumbai attacks.

AP - Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress is done for the year.

AFP - US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived in New Delhi Wednesday for a solidarity visit after the Mumbai attacks and to reduce tensions between India and nuclear rival Pakistan.