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Meeting with the boss on National Boss Day.

National Boss Day: Have You Hugged Your Boss Today?

Oct 16, 2014 07:45 PM EDT

National Boss Day is today, Thursday, Oct. 16, so many people are taking the opportunity to thank their bosses, while others consider where their bosses have come up short.

The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate as they advanced to the National League Championship Series for the fourth straight year.

Deja Vu for St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants in National League Championship Series

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Oct 09, 2014 12:54 AM EDT

The St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants are back at it again in the National LEague Championship Series for the fourth time since 1987. The winner goes to the World Series against the victor of the American League Championship Series, either the Baltimore orioles or Kansas City Royals.

Terminally ill Brittany Maynard Says She Will End Life Nov. 1

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Oct 08, 2014 09:50 PM EDT

Terminally Ill 29-year-old newlywed Brittany Maynard has taken to social media and the airwaves telling the world she wants to die with dignity through assisted suicide on Nov. 1. She issued an emotional video explaining her decision hat was picked up across the media world.

Green Bay Packers legend Bart Starr speaks as he accepts the FedEx Air NFL Player of the Year for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers at a ceremony in Dallas, Texas, February 2, 2011.

NFL Great Bart Starr's Health Challenges Greater Than Previously Disclosed

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Oct 08, 2014 08:30 PM EDT

Suffering far more serious health issues than previously disclosed, NFL legend Bart Starr, 80 was recovering comfortably this week from a series of serious health events. His family said they were optimistic he would recover from various ailments suffered since early last month.

Nick Hogan, First Male Celebrity To Get Nude Photo Hacked

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Oct 06, 2014 08:00 PM EDT

Nick Hogan Monday answered the question of who says female celebrities are the only ones who get nude photos hacked on social media. Hogan, reality star son of wrestle-maniac Hulk Hogan, got his nude photo hacked, and became the first male celebrity victim swept up in the photo hacking scandal now gripping the entertainment world.

'Baby Doc' Duvalier, Former Haitian Leader, Dies Of Heart Attack, 63

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Oct 04, 2014 07:00 PM EDT

Jean-Claude Duvalier, known as "Baby Doc," a former, and controversial, leader of Haiti before being deposed, died Saturday at age 63. Duvalier was "president for life" of one of the world's poorest nations, Haiti, following the footsteps of his father Dr. Francois "Papa Doc" Duvalier

UK’s exit from EU is likely to give a fillip to its trade relations with China.

San Francisco Mayor Under Fire For Raising Chinese Flag At City Hall

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Oct 04, 2014 01:16 PM EDT

Hong Kong's pro-democracy sentiments reached San Francisco this week when Mayor Ed Lee came under fire for raising the Chinese flag over City Hall to honor China National Day on October 1.

Incheon Asian Games Organizing Committee

North Korea Delegation Absent Kim Jong-Un Agrees To Talks With South Korea

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Oct 04, 2014 11:56 AM EDT

Three of North Korea's top officials visited Seoul for the finish of the Asia Games and agreed Saturday to continuing talks with South Korea on easing tensions later this month or in early November. While Kim Jong-Un wasn't among the delegation that surprised the world with its unexpected visit and announcement, analysts believed he still remained very much in charge of the nation.

Wang Yi and John Kerry met at the State Department for a frank expression of views.

China Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Secretary of State John Kerry Discuss Hong Kong

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Oct 03, 2014 02:12 AM EDT

China's top diplomat met with his American counterpart Wednesday at the State Department in Washington, discussing, among other topics, the recent Hong Kong democracy protests.

Missing Chinese Student at Iowa State University Found Dead

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Sep 30, 2014 08:08 PM EDT

A body found in a car trunk last week was identified Tuesday as 20-year-old Tong Shao, a Chinese student who was a junior chemical engineering major at Iowa State University. The cause of death wasn't announced pending completion of an autopsy.

U.S. Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps busted on suspicion of DUI in Baltimore, Md.

Olympic Swimming Star Michael Phelps Arrested - Again - on Suspicion Of DUI

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Sep 30, 2014 06:16 PM EDT

Michael Phelps' road to another Olympics took a detour early Tuesday when he was arrested in Maryland on suspicion of driving under the influence, speeding and crossing double lane lines at Baltimore's Interstate 95 Fort McHenry Tunnel.

GoPro Goes Big With New Hero Cameras, Record High Stock Price

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Sep 29, 2014 11:21 PM EDT

Action camera maker GoPro said Monday, it would bring three new camera models to market sending its stock price to record highs. GoPro, listed as GPRO on Nasdaq, shot up to more than $90 when markets closed Monday base on news of the new camera roll-out.

MLB Playoffs Set To Go

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Sep 29, 2014 09:48 PM EDT

It's go time for Major League Baseball and fans as the playoffs leading to the World Series begin Tuesday.

Security at the White House continues to be questioned following several incidents.

White House Fence Jumper Got Much Farther Than Previously Disclosed

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Sep 29, 2014 08:42 PM EDT

Surprise! It was revealed Monday that armed White House intruder Omar Gonzalez got a lot farther into America's first family's home than previously imagined. Not only that, but Secret Service officials also revealed Monday that a gunman firing two blocks away into the White House in 2011 actually hit a second floor window while President Obama's mother-in-law and youngest daughter were sitting there.

It's National Coffee Day. Wake Up!

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Sep 29, 2014 04:44 PM EDT

Everything under the sun seems to have its day, so Monday take some time out from that busy day to celebrate the bean, as in coffee. It's National Coffee Day in the U.S. and coffee lovers everywhere are celebrating much like they do all day every day: by drinking coffee.

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