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Robert Iger Extension: Disney's Chief Executive Delays Retirement, Extends Contract to 2018

Robert A. Iger will continue to serve as chief executive and chairman of the Walt Disney Company until June 2018, according to an extension of two years beyond his already pushed back retirement date

'Why Marriage Matters' Releases Ad Featuring LGBT Latino Family in Colorado

Featuring the Rodriguez family, the ad showcases the Latino community's devotion to family despite of any family member's sexual orientation.

Bigfoot Evidence and Sightings 2014: Bigfoot Believers Gather in Ohio to Discuss Evidence of Sasquatch

On Sept. 25, members of the Southeastern Ohio Society for Bigfoot Investigation (SOSBI), held a forum at the Putnam County Library in Ottawa, Ohio to discuss their observations of the existence of Sasquatch.

Teresa & Joe Giudice Sentencing Verdict: Reality Stars Heading to Prison

Giudice will ask the judge to consider the fact that she has four young daughters during her sentencing. She will also say her persona on "Real Housewives of New Jersey" was fabricated by Bravo and she is actually a nice person.

Ferguson Grand Jury Twitter Leak: Officials Investigate Tweet About Evidence in Darren Wilson Case

Officials are investigating a potential leak by a member of the grand jury in the trial for the Ferguson police-involved shooting.

Supreme Court Delays Action on Gay Marriage Cases

Seven cases involving gay marriage were left off list the court will hear in new term The U. S. Supreme Court on Thursday gave no indication that it plans to take up the issue of whether states can ban gay marriage in its new term.

Eric Frein Manhunt Search: Hunting Season on Hold as Police Search for Killer

Hunting season in the Poconos in northeastern Pennsylvania is on hold as the manhunt continues for cop-killer Eric Frein, NBC reported.

Joseph Clancy, Retired Special Agent, Named Interim Secret Service Director

Now that Julia Pierson has officially resigned as the director of the U.S. Secret Service, her position will be filled by interim director Joseph Clancy, formerly the Special Agent in Charge of the Presidential Protective Division of the Secret Service.

Jobs & Hiring Update 2014: Jobless Claims Fall Again; Layoffs Declining?

Economists say the labor market is likely strengthening The number of new jobless claims in the U. S. fell again last week, likely suggesting that employers are slowing layoffs and that the economy is improving.

Michael Dunn Verdict: Man Found Guilty of First Degree Murder in Jordan Davis Shooting Retrial

Dunn could face life in prison without parole in addition to the 60 years he faces after an earlier trial in which he was found guilty of attempted murder and shooting into an occupied vehicle.

Enterovirus D68 Symptoms & Death 2014: Respiratory Virus Responsible for Rhode Island Girl's Death?

Health officials are determining if a respiratory virus popping up across the U.S. is directly linked to the death of a 10-year-old girl from Rhode Island.

Former 'Two and a Half Men' Actor Charlie Sheen Reportedly Pulled Knife on Dentist

Charlie Sheen suddenly started swinging his arms, striking the dental technician. Actor Charlie Sheen is reportedly embroiled in a police investigation after allegedly pulling a knife on a dentist in Los Angeles.

Ebola in the United States: Dallas Patient's Family Confined to Home for Precaution

The family of the Dallas patient who was released from a hospital with the Ebola virus is being ordered by the state to stay inside their home, and away from any visitors, for two weeks.

Hurricane Season 2014 Track, Maps: Tropical Depression Nineteen-E Forms off Coast of Mexico, Will Become Tropical Storm by Thursday

Residents living on the south and southwestern coasts of Mexico are being pummeled with tropical storms this hurricane season, and as of Wednesday evening yet another tropical depression has formed in the area and is forecast to become a tropical storm by Thursday.

Clemson University Mourns Deaths of Four Students in Five Weeks as College Junior Takes Fatal Fall off Cruise Ship

Clemson University students – both past and present – faculty, and staff are mourning yet again the loss of a fellow Clemson student.

LA Officials Give Final Approval to Pay Increase at Large Hotels

Los Angeles city leaders gave final approval on Wednesday to a measure that would increase the wages of workers at large hotels to $15.37 an hour, prompting a warning from hotel industry officials they might sue over the "living wage ordinance."

U.S. Delays Plans to Replace Healthcare.Gov Site Host: WSJ

The U.S. government has shelved plans to move the HealthCare.gov insurance website to a new host, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

Lack of Ice Forces Some 35,000 Walruses to Chill on Alaska Shore

Fast-melting Arctic sea ice has forced some 35,000 Pacific walruses to retreat to theAlaska shoreline, scientists from several federal agencies said on Wednesday.

Disney, Amazon Reportedly Close to Solving DVD Dispute

Entertainment and e-commerce giants Disney and Amazon have been feuding recently over DVD sales on Amazon's website, but according to reports in the Wall Street Journal, their dispute may be close to over.

Twilight Short Films to Be Shared Exclusively on Facebook

Although the film adaptations of the young adult vampire-fiction series "Twilight" finished rolling out two years ago, Lions Gate studios has announced a new batch of franchise-related short films on Facebook.
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