The sexual assault case against Dominique Strauss-Kahn collapsed after what appeared to be strong testimony deteriorated into a fabric of lies.
Wedding fever hit New York, as hundreds of gay and lesbian couples married on the first day that same-sex marriage became legal in the state.
The International Monetary Fund said Dominique Strauss-Kahn has resigned following charges against him of sexual assault and attempted rape.
Dominique Strauss-Kahn faced growing pressure to quit as head of the IMF after his arrest on attempted rape charges.
Hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam was found guilty on all 14 counts of insider trading in a sweeping victory for the United States government.