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'MythBusters' Discovery TV surviving hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman

'MythBusters' Discovery TV science entertainment show blows up as three co-hosts ditched

'MythBusters" Discovery TV science entertainment show on Aug. 22, 2014 was showing a brief video announcing the departure of hosts Grant Imahara, Tony Belleci and Kari Byron after 10 years. founding hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman made the announcement.

Emmys nominations revealed at North Hollywood July 10, 2014

2014 Emmy Awards: Robin Williams tribute, TV surprises and glamor (Video)

Thursday, Aug. 21and the 66th Emmy Awards for excellence in television along with special tribute to Robin Williams is just four days away from taking place at Los Angeles' Nokia theater. An estimated 600 million people world-wide will watch the premiere awards presentation in television. (Video)

Lolita Richi, the Ukrainian 'Teen Barbie,' Says Look is Real, Naturally; So Step Off Valeria Lukyamov

Social media from Russia's VK network to Youtube was buzzing Aug. 21, 2014 with the tale of Lolita Richi, the Ukrainian "Teen Barbie" who says the look is natural while telling former "Human Barbie" sensation that nobody knows her name.

Goliath grouper: Off the hook, going viral while swallowing a shark off Florida coast (Video)

A video posted by a Bonita Springs, Fl. fisherman on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014 says it all when it comes to a goliath grouper going off the hook as it aggressively snatches a small shark from the fisherman's line. And it's saying it in the viral way on YouTube and across social media.

Income inequality has grown rapidly n China since Deng's market reforms of 1978.

Income Inequality Gap Large and Growing in China, Economic Researchers Say

It's Aug. 20, 2014 and new economic data from various sources indicates income inequality in China is greater even than in the U.S. and growing rapidly. Economists point to a large urban-rural disparity and regional differences to be a primary factor in China while family differences and racial-ethnic makeup are primary factors in the U.S.

Bank of America agrees to pay record penalties in connection with its role in the 2008 financial crash

Bank of America pays USD$16.65 billion fine for selling toxic financial products

Following the most extensive federal probe into Wall Street misconduct leading to the 2008 financial debacle, Attorney General Eric Holder on Aug. 21, 2014 announced Bank of America has agreed to pay a record USD$16.65 billion fine for selling toxic financial products.

China doesn't renew GMO research permits for rice, corn

China doesn't renew biosafety certificates for GMO rice, corn research

On Aug. 20, 2014, Chinese Ministry of Agriculture official ditched research permits for genetically modified organisms, GMOs, in two rice and one corn varieties. While officials didn't give a reason for not renewing the 5-year certificate, this effectively stops GMO rice research in China.

Booking photo of 'affluenza' dad Frederick Anthony Couch

Dad of Deadly DUI Teen who Escaped jail on 'Affluenza' Defense Arrested for Impersonating Officer

On Aug. 20, 2014, North Texas authorities announced the arrest of the father of a teen who famously got probation only for his DUI crash killing four people due to an 'affluenza' defense. His attorney claimed Ethan Couch's family wealth gave him an unrealistic view of the world and should not be put in jail. got probation in drunk driving deaths of three people due to 'affluenza' arrested for impersonating a police officer

President Obama addressing James Foley beheading on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014

James Foley Beheading: President Obama Heartbroken by the Tragedy

President Obama on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014 held a special news conference during his Martha's Vineyard vacation addressing the beheading of American journalist James Foley by ISIL.

Daniel Snyder, owner of Washington's NFL team.

Washington 'Redskins' name controversy: What's in a name? NFL analysts take sides.

The controversy surrounding the monicker of the Washington Redskins continued to gain momentum on Tuesday as two leading NFL TV game announcers vowed not to refer to the team's long-time name which many consider an offensive slur to Native Americans.

It has been reported that the tanks have been reassigned to Ryanggang Province by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

North Korea Redeploys Tanks, Troops, Weapons From DMZ To China Border

Reports from South Korea on Aug. 20 said North Korea had redeployed tanks, troops and assorted military equipment from the DMZ to the north-central border with China. Redeployment was thought to be a message to China that North Korea would continue its nuclear program among other messages.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry mug shot

Rick Perry indicted: Texas governor defiant as he gets mug shot, booked in abuse of power case

Declaring on Aug. 19, 2014 he would "fight this injustice with every fiber of my being," embattled Texas Gov. Rick Perry stood on the Travis County Courthouse steps and spoke before going inside to have his mug shot taken. Perry was indicted by a local grand jury two weeks ago at the same courthouse of two felony counts of abuse of power. and coercion of a public servant. He turned himself into authorities at 3:05 p.m. CT on Tuesday,

Michael Brown Shooting: Knife-wielding man shot dead by St. Louis police near Ferguson, Mo. protest

As authorities braced for another night of protests over the Michael Brown shooting death at the hands of a Ferguson, Mo. policeman, another black man was shot and killed nearby by St.Louis police as he wielded a knife and charged them.

Ferguson Shooting: Tear gas used to disperse protesters

How Chinese Media is Addressing Michael Brown's Death and Ferguson Protests

How was Chinese state media handling the Michael Brown shooting-death, Ferguson protests and police situation? They weren't. Quiet for nine days, that all changed on Sunday.

Ricky Williams (orange Texas hat) poses with Chinese players for a team photo.

NFL: U.S. football Looks to China for Growth Potential, Hits on Aug. 18, 2014

NFL US football season is just weeks away with league officials looking to promote the game on an international basis. One of the places American football wants to hit is China. The NFL has launched publicity campaigns in the last year centering on education and outreach. Measures include special events and broadcasts. They also involve NFL personnel past and present going over to China and staging appearances, even coaching up-and-coming players.

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