Court strikes down California gay marriage ban SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - 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. In shift, Obama to support Super PAC fundraiser President Obama's re-election campaign said it would start supporting the struggling Super PAC designed to help Obama stay in office. Court strikes down California gay marriage ban A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday found California's gay marriage ban unconstitutional. Kids in home blast suffered chop wounds The two boys of a man who blew up his home, killing himself and his sons, suffered chop wounds in their final moments. Judge grants more time for accused Tucson shooter A federal judge has agreed that the man charged with a deadly shooting spree last year has made "measureable progress." Santorum aims for a victory in Republican contests Rick Santorum is gunning for a victory in at least one of the three states holding presidential nominating contests on Tuesday.