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Chinese Celebrity Version of 'The Amazing Race' Coming To Shenzhen TV

Oct 24, 2014 07:50 AM EDT

An all-star celebrity Chinese version of the multiple Emmy Award-winning "The Amazing Race" franchise debuts Friday on Shenzhen TV. The satellite TV network reaches an estimated 400 million viewers in China and internationally.

Jodi Arias points to her family as a reason for the jury to give her a life in prison sentence instead of the death penalty during the penalty phase of her murder trial at Maricopa County Superior Court in Phoenix, Arizona May 21, 2013.

Jodi Arias Sentencing Retrial: Jurors Dismissed, Arguments Countered

Dan Weisman |

Oct 23, 2014 11:45 PM EDT

For the third time in four days, the Jodi Arias sentencing retrial ended with a juror dispute. The jury wasn't expected to return to the courtroom until Monday.

'Penguins of Madagascar' to Open In China Before U.S.

Dan Weisman |

Oct 23, 2014 05:28 PM EDT

Thanks to Chinese government policy, DreamWorks debuts its new animated feature "Penguins of Madagascar" first in China before New York and the rest of the world.

Drowsy Driving was said to contribute to 20 percent of vehicle accidents annually.

Asleep At The Wheel: NTSB Holds Drowsy Driving Forum

Dan Weisman |

Oct 23, 2014 05:22 PM EDT

Studies indicate one out of five crashes on the road result from drowsy driving, and that sleep deprivation impairs drivers as much as alcohol consumption.

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) meets with Ron Klain, then chief of staff to the Vice President, and Cynthia Hogan, counsel to the vice-president, in the Oval Office, in this May 21, 2009 photograph obtained by Reuters on October 20, 2014.

Ebola Czar Ron Klain Keeps Quiet on First Day

Dan Weisman |

Oct 22, 2014 09:54 PM EDT

With nary a public peep, new Ebola czar Ron Klain was on the job Wednesday meeting with President Obama and others, but issuing no public statement.

Climate Change Issues Spur Call for South Florida To Become 51st State

Dan Weisman |

Oct 22, 2014 03:07 PM EDT

Citing a lack of concern by Northern Florida politicians over climate change potentially destroying South Florida cities, some politicians have started a movement to make South Florida the 51st state.

Former President Jimmy Carter at this week's China Town Hall at the Carter Center.

Jimmy Carter Says U.S. Should Respect Chinese Sovereignty

Dan Weisman |

Oct 22, 2014 02:44 PM EDT

Speaking this week at the Carter Center and National Committee on U.S.-China Relations in Atlanta, former President Jimmy Carter said U.S. officials should respect China's sovereignty when it came to ruling Hong Kong.

Police and tactical teams have converged on the area near Canada's parliament.

Numerous Gunmen And Shots Reported At Canadian Parliament

Dan Weisman |

Oct 22, 2014 01:05 PM EDT

Canada's Parliament was on lockdown Wednesday as one, or more, gunmen shot and wounded a soldier at a nearby square, then entered the building firing as many as 30 shots, according to witnesses and media reports.

Mall of America, the nation's largest mall, wants to attract more Chinese shoppers.

Mall of America Seeks Chinese Shoppers

Dan Weisman |

Oct 21, 2014 09:49 PM EDT

The nation's largest mall, Bloomington's Mall of America near Minneapolis-St. Paul, Tuesday was embarking on a mission to bring more Chinese shoppers to the venue's seemingly endless corridors and 520 shops.

The mural, on Hanover Place, Bristol,as it appeared on Monday before being vandalized overnight.

Banksy's Latest Work Vandalized Soon After Appearing

Dan Weisman |

Oct 21, 2014 04:49 PM EDT

Not only was renowned British street artist Banksy alive and presumably well following rumors he was dead, but his latest mural at Bristol was found vandalized Tuesday, less than 24 hours after first being seen.

Jodi Arias appears in a Phoenix courtroom Tuesday, Oct. 21 for sentencing retrial.

Jodi Arias Sentencing Retrial Begins With Jury Selection

Dan Weisman |

Oct 21, 2014 03:13 PM EDT

Jury selection began Tuesday in the Jodi Arias sentencing retrial to decide whether she faces life in prison or the death penalty for killing former boyfriend Travis Alexander.

American Jeffrey Fowle Released From North Korean Prison

Dan Weisman |

Oct 21, 2014 03:09 PM EDT

American Jeffrey Fowle was released from a North Korean prison Tuesday, almost six months following being detained for leaving a Bible at a Chongjin nightclub. North Korea officials didn't say why he was released.

Kansas City Royals players celebrate on the field after game four of the 2014 ALCS playoff baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Kauffman Stadium.

World Series Between Giants and Royals Begins Tuesday

Dan Weisman |

Oct 21, 2014 06:00 AM EDT

A study in contrasts, and similarities marks the 110th World Series pitting the Cinderella story Kansas City Royal against the lately dominant San Francisco Giants. The fun begins Tuesday at Kansas City's Kauffman Stadium.

Boston's Mass. General Hospital Seeks China Expansion

Dan Weisman |

Oct 20, 2014 11:11 PM EDT

Massachusetts General Hospital at Boston said it was in discussions Monday with Chinese businessmen and a well-known Chinese hospital of traditional medicine about building a full-service, modern hospital near Hong Kong.