The New York Times

In a ruling that could usher in an era of greater freedom for gays and lesbians in India, New Delhi’s highest court decriminalized homosexuality.

The young girl who is the sole survivor of the Yeminia flight that crashed in the Indian Ocean on Tuesday told her story, while French authorities said the beacon of a flight recorder had been located.

Teams searching the Indian Ocean for survivors of the crash on Tuesday have rescued a child alive, officials said.

A federal judge sentenced Bernard L. Madoff to 150 years in prison on Monday for operating a huge Ponzi scheme that devastated thousands of people, calling his crimes “extraordinarily evil.”

The United States led, 2-0, at halftime, before the 5-time World Cup winner stormed back and won the Confederations Cup final.

An American not named Williams Melanie Oudin, of Marietta, Ga. advanced to Wimbledon’s Round of 16 and canceled her flight home.

The 219-212 vote marked the first time that either house of Congress has approved a bill aimed at curbing the heat-trapping gases scientists have linked to climate change, and it could lead to sweeping changes in the economy.

A police spokeswoman said that a car belonging to Mr. Jackson’s physician was seized “because it may contain medications or other evidence.”

Michael Jackson’s distinctive and ever-evolving look and sound captivated fans the world over. Hailed as the “King of Pop,” he recorded some of the best-selling albums in history; in more recent years, his eccentric personal life dominated his public image. ...