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By hinting at a QE expiration date, Bernanke has essentially hit the reset button on the global financial system. But it’s all for the better.

In China's shadow, India -- the other emerging Asian superpower -- is making moves in Africa.

Asian markets rallied Thursday after a sharp downward revision of US GDP rekindled hopes that the US Fed might stretch its asset-purchase program.

Chip Starnes, CEO of Specialty Medical Supplies, said that an agreement has been reached with employees who have held him in his Chinese factory.

Shephared's mother, Judy, said she wished her son had been here to see the ruling over gay marriage.

South Africans stood outside Mandela's hospital in Pretoria with lit candles as they honored the anti-apartheid icon.

California's gay marriage ban was overturned Wednesday when the Supreme Court dismissed Prop 8, paving the way for a tourism boom.

Kristen Bell and finacé Dax Shepard had put off their marriage for years in solidarity with gay friends unable to get married. With the death of DOMA, however, they're finally ready to tie the knot.

The WBC is the same group of individuals who said they would protest at funerals for Sandy Hook, Conn., elementary school victims and for people killed in the Aurora, Colo., shooting.

James McCartney, son of Sir Paul, gave a rather awkward interview on the "BBC Breakfast" show while promoting his debut album.

The charges against Justin Kaliebe were under seal until Tuesday. He pleaded guilty earlier this year.

CNN is bringing back the long-running "Crossfire" program this fall after an eight-year hiatus.

Zenaida Gonzalez and Roy Kronk have 21 days to file their defamation suits against Casey Anthony in Tampa bankruptcy court.

Rare footage of actress and model Marilyn Monroe was recently discovered by a couple in Australia, who want to sell it to fund medical expenses.

Many gay married couples will reap economic benefits since the Supreme Court voided a key part of the Defense of Marriage Act.

A Republican dilemma: The GOP must support immigration reform to win over Latinos. But House members are facing elections in 2014.

The 2013 Pride Parade in New York City, as well as others in Chicago and San Francisco, will be celebrated more than ever this year thanks to the Scotus decisions in favor of same-sex marriage on Wednesday in two landmark gay rights cases.

The Senate is now close to approving comprehensive immigration reform, after passing the border surge amendment Wed.

Derek Burney, former Canadian ambassador to the U.S., donated 316 hectares (roughly 780 acres) of private land on the Chignecto Isthmus to facilitate cross-breeding between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick moose.

Roger Altman, founder of Evercore Partners, appeared on CNBC, offering his opinions on why gold is down in the markets. Watch what he had to say here.

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