GOLD

European investors looking to bet on risky derivatives will be able to use gold to back their trades, one of the Continent's major exchanges said Friday, a development that could both make the yellow precious metal a more valuable asset and foster the growth of derivative trading volume.

He has always been disappointingly awkward, uncharismatic and uninteresting.

Even though Gaby Douglas won the all-around gold medal for gymnastics she was more criticized for her messy hair than celebrated for her achievement, now she's reportedly asked for Ted Gibson's help.

A Nike Olympics shirt bearing the words "Gold Digging" and the signature Swoosh logo has caused quite the stir as some observers claim the words have a sexist connotation. But is it really an offensive piece of clothing, or just a fun play on words? You decide.

At least 60 miners have been killed by a landslide in a remote gold mine in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

China may have lost out in its mad dash to get the most gold at the London Olympics this summer, but the country is seemingly still running the race for gold where it counts, as it is currently in the process of bidding for a major African gold miner.

Gold prices are set for a 12th consecutive year of gains despite posting the largest quarterly drop since 2008 in the second quarter, a view likely shared by the World Gold Council, and billionaire investors George Soros and John Paulson.

Demand for gold by central banks and official sector institutions were more than double the level reported a year ago, as emerging market central banks continue to gobble up gold due to concerns about fiat currencies, such as the U.S. dollar and especially the euro, according to World Gold Council data released Thursday.

There comes a time in the life cycle of most commodities when China, home to 1.3 billion people and counting, takes over as the world's biggest consumer. For gold, that moment is drawing near.

The demand for gold fell to its lowest level in two years in the second quarter of 2012, as the price rise along with the economic slowdown has deterred major consumers India and China from buying the yellow metal, the World Gold Council said on Thursday.

Dwight Howard only signed with the Los Angeles Lakers just last week, but it appears that his time in Hollywood recovering from an injury has been put to good use, as the newest rumor is that he is dating R&B singer Ciara.

Watch live coverage as Mexico take on the United States at Estadio Azteca, plus a full preview, team news and prediction.

Vanessa Bryant, wife of Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, is taking flack on Twitter after she said in an interview that she wouldn't want to be married to a man who can't win championships.

Brazil looks to bounce back from a crushing defeat to Mexico in the 2012 Olympic gold medal match

Jennifer Lawrence celebrated her 22nd birthday on Wednesday, but there have been many events worth celebrating this year for the blonde "Hunger Games" actress.

Pulling data from 20 studies published over the last decade, researchers found that people who ate flavanol-rich cocoa products every day for a few weeks saw their blood pressure drop by about two or three points.

Asian shares steadied Wednesday as strong U.S. retail sales and data showing Germany and France avoiding a contraction last quarter bolstered investors' risk appetite, with weak euro zone growth sustaining hopes for more stimulus.

As long as classic films are cherished, there will inevitably be a Hollywood remake. But what makes those stories worth retelling time and time again?

Here’s a top 10 list of the best moments from the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps, Oscar Pistorius and Misty May-Treanor are just a few names included.

Although tabloids have been consistently declaring for years that Jennifer Aniston is engaged, it's finally true. On Friday, boyfriend Justin Theroux popped the question to Aniston, his beau of over a year.

Walcott’s accomplishments presents some good news for a country desperately in need of some.