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12/23/2024 03:32:00 am

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Dean M. Bernardo

Polar Vortex

North America Braces for Another Polar Vortex

North America from Canada to as far south as Florida, Texas and New Mexico bracing for an early winter experience in November with the return of the polar vortex.

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Jay Leno Gets the Laughs as a Guest on 'The Tonight Show'

It seems Jay Leno never left "The Tonight Show" when he joined his successor Jimmy Fallon as a guest this Friday late night. Leno started his stint with his familiar monologue and exchanging comedic jabs with his successor.

Harper - Keqiang

China and Canada Sign Pact on Reciprocal Currency

China and Canada have enacted a historic economic pact paving the way for reciprocal currency agreement and allowing the direct exchange of the Chinese yuan and the Canadian dollar.

Mutzschen Castle

German Castles for Sale – Cheap but Expensive to Renovate

Twenty five years since the collapse of the Berlin Wall and the reunification of Germany, medieval forts and castles are up for sale at low prices, but with cost of renovations more expensive than the purchase amount.

Typhoon Nuri over Alaska

Typhoon Nuri Reaches Alaska, Will Bring Early Winter to U.S.

After a week barreling across the Pacific, Typhoon Nuri lashes Alaska and is blamed for the possible early winter to reach across mainland America

Troy Morley

Utah Dad Saves Daughter From Attempted Kidnapping

A five year old girl from Utah was about to be abducted in her own home but the parents woke just in time to recover their daughter before the suspect could escape.

Jerry Seinfeld

No Joke: Jerry Seinfeld Thinks He's on the Autism Spectrum

American comedian Jerry Seinfeld says he thinks he's on the autism spectrum during an interview with news anchor Brian Williams on "NBC Nightly News."

Shinzo Abe

PM Shinzo Abe Mulls Hotline with China on Disputed Territories

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe calls on Chinese President Xi Jinping to open direct communications to prevent possible accidents over the Diaoyu islands.

Rupert Murdoch Confirms his Divorce from Wendi Deng was Caused by Her Affair with Tony Blair

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch speaks for the first time on the rumored affair between his ex-wife, Wendi Deng, and former British Prime Minsiter Tony Blair.

Pacquiao Makes a Comeback, Bradley Loses for the First Time

In what was called a "make or break" fight, Filipino boxer Manny "The Pacman" Pacquiao reclaimed his honor and his welterweight belt when he defeated American fighter Timothy "Desert Storm" Bradley by unanimous decision.

Artist Creates Chopstick Portrait of Jackie Chan

Inspired and driven to innovation in her work, Malaysian artist, Hong Yi, tied and organized chopsticks to form a contour of the face of Hong Kong's most famous action star Jackie Chan.

Stephen Colbert to Replace David Letterman in “Late Show"

American television network CBS has picked a replacement for late night talk show host David Letterman when he retires from over 30 years of making people laugh late at night: Stephen Colbert.

Alex Hribal: Good Kid Does Stabbing Spree

The Pittsburgh District Attorney's office charged Hribal with 21 counts of aggravated assault and four counts of attempted homicide for a knife attack at his school that wounded 21 people.

World Leaders Hop into China's Weibo Bandwagon

Israel's President Shimon Peres is one of the latest world celebrities to sign up on Weibo, joining other world leaders who are enjoying getting closer to China's online community through the popular social networking site.

Shark Fin Consumption in Hong Kong Drops

The WWF Hong Kong campaign took sometime to kick off but to date, it reports that 168 corporations in the city and 116 catering businesses have participated in the "No Shark Fin Corporate Pledge".

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