Sunnyvale, California - Resuming office after a two-week maternity leave, Yahoo's chief executive, Marissa Mayer, shocked the industry with a new delivery by appointing one of her former colleagues from Google Inc. Henrique de Castro as its chief operating officer, to help revive growth at a Web company beset by sagging sales.

Sunnyvale, California -- In a surprising move, Web pioneer Yahoo Inc., on Tuesday appointed Kathy Savitt, former founder and CEO of social commerce startup Lockerz Inc. and a former executive at American Eagle Outfitters Inc., is joining the ailing Internet company as chief marketing officer, responsible for all worldwide marketing and branding.

Sunnyvale, California -- In a surprising move, internet pioneer Yahoo unveiled plans for an upcoming web-streamed talk show Monday that will be hosted by some notable guests, including “Lost” co-creator Damon Lindelof and journalist Maria Shriver.

Sunnyvale, California -- As most observers expected, former Yahoo interim CEO Ross Levinsohn, after losing out to Marissa Mayer for the top job, has decided to leave the company, effective Tuesday, Yahoo confirmed the departure on Monday.