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Christmas mass at a Catholic church in Beijing December 24, 2009.

China Open to Working With Vatican to Help Choose Bishops

Nov 26, 2014 07:54 AM EST

Chinese authorities said the Holy See would be allowed to choose between two episcopal candidates chosen by the State Administration for Religious Affairs, or SARA.

‘Blind Massage,’ from Chinese director Lou Ye, center, won six awards, including best feature film.

China's 'Blind Massage' Sweeps Golden Horse Awards

Dan Weisman |

Nov 26, 2014 07:52 AM EST

It was big night for Chinese director Lou Ye as his 'Big Massage' swept Taiwan's 51st Golden Horse Film Festival, also known as the Chinese-language Oscars.

Protesters, demanding the criminal indictment of a white police officer who shot dead an unarmed black teenager in August, shout slogans while marching through a suburb in St. Louis, Missouri November 23, 2014.

Ferguson Grand Jury Reaches Decision, Result to be Announced Today

Dan Weisman |

Nov 24, 2014 03:45 PM EST

A 12-member St. Louis County grand jury has reached a decision in the Michael Brown shooting death by Ferguson, Missouri police officer Darren Wilson on Monday.

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) announces the resignation of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel (L) at the White House in Washington, November 24, 20

Hagel Resigns As Defense Chief Reportedly Due To Pressure

Dan Weisman |

Nov 24, 2014 01:52 PM EST

In a surprise move reportedly due to pressure from the White House, U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel resigned on Monday.

China's Central Military Commission Vice Chairman General Xu Caihou salutes as he listens to national anthems during a welcome ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington, October 27, 2009.

New Details Emerge in Gen. Xu Caihou Bribe scandal

Dan Weisman |

Nov 23, 2014 06:20 PM EST

The new details reveal Xu hid precious jade and more than "a ton" of cash in his home's cellar. Investigators needed 10 military trucks to take away all the ill-gotten goods.

Most binge drinkers aren't alcoholics, study finds.

Study Finds 90 percent Of U.S. Binge Drinkers Aren't Alcoholics

Dan Weisman |

Nov 23, 2014 05:51 PM EST

The National Survey of Drug Use and Health came out this week with the news that most alcohol drinkers in the U.S weren't alcoholics, even if they were binge drinkers. The implication from the findings was more could be done to help binge, or heavy drinkers, since they weren't genetically indisposed to quitting.

Is The U.S. Ready For The Chopstick Brothers?

Dan Weisman |

Nov 22, 2014 12:45 PM EST

The Chopstick Brothers are scheduled to perform along with the likes of Jenny from the block, Iggy, Gaga, the directional boys, Swift and Blige at the 42nd American Music Awards, at Los Angeles' Nokia Theater.

'Jurassic World' Teaser Appears

Dan Weisman |

Nov 22, 2014 12:43 PM EST

"Jurassic Park" fans eagerly awaiting the release of the "Jurassic World" reboot got a taste Friday with the release of a teaser video to whet their appetites.

President Obama at the White House Thursday, Nov. 20.

Obama Unveils Sweeping Immigration Reform Policy

Dan Weisman |

Nov 21, 2014 08:38 AM EST

Setting up a bitter fight with Republican opponents, the plan would allow around 4.4 million undocumented immigrants who were parents of U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents to be exempt from deportation

Flying Tigers Exhibit Opens In Washington

Dan Weisman |

Nov 21, 2014 07:52 AM EST

A traveling exhibit of some 180 photographs recounting the history of the World War II airplane fighter squadrons known as the Flying Tigers opened this week in Washington D.C.

Actor Bill Cosby speaks at the National Action Network's 20th annual Keepers of the Dream Awards gala in New York April 6, 2011.

NBC, Netflix Cancel Bill Cosby Shows Amid Rape Allegationst

Dan Weisman |

Nov 19, 2014 03:35 PM EST

Upcoming Bill Cosby projects scheduled for NBC and Netflix were canceled by those networks Wednesday as sexual abuse allegations continued to gain traction against the once-popular comedian and actor. Meanwhile, a Cosby attorney issued a statement denying the latest claim by former supermodel Janice Dickinson that Cosby sexually abused her.

President Barack Obama delivers remarks at ''A Celebration of Special Olympics and A Unified Generation'' event at the White House in Washington, July 31, 2014.

Obama to Unveil Immigration Policy Thursday

Dan Weisman |

Nov 19, 2014 03:23 PM EST

Obama said in a Facebook video that he would explain his proposal and follow that national speech with a Las Vegas appearance on Friday to galvanize support for the new immigration policies.

A man sits next to a mobile projector showing a Chinese opera film in front of the local theatre building in the village of Wukan in Lufeng county, Guangdong province December 21, 2011.

China's TV-Radio Chief Calls Chinese TV, Films 'Mediocre'

Dan Weisman |

Nov 18, 2014 10:10 PM EST

"Mediocre." That's what the head of China's Administration for Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television on Tuesday called most of the programs coming out of China's movie, TV and publication industry.

Monster Day Of MLB Wheeling, Dealing Stars

Dan Weisman |

Nov 18, 2014 09:05 AM EST

Major League Baseball hot stove fans had a monster Monday when several high profile deals and signings took place.

The Waldorf Astoria is pictured at 301 Park Avenue in New York October 6, 2014.

Waldorf-Astoria Sale to Chinese Firm Still Held Up by U.S. Over Security Concerns

Dan Weisman |

Nov 18, 2014 07:39 AM EST

Although Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT.N) last month announced a nearly $2 billion deal to sell its flagship Waldorf Astoria New York hotel to a Chinese insurance company, the deal is still in limbo.