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As we do every week, we’ve collected the top news stories and compiled them on one page. Digital Journalists covered breaking updates on environmental disasters, intriguing science news, reports on the latest NHL rumours and much more.

We also highlight some of the major topics Digital Journalists have been covering recently. Note you can see the trending topics at the top of any page on our news network, in the black bar. They are changing constantly to react to what people are reading on the site. We wanted to include this feature to let you know the topics people want to read about on Digital Journal.

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Top Digital Journal Reports

Review: Adam Lambert amazes on ‘Glee’ with Gaga’s ‘Marry The Night’ (Includes first-hand account) by Markos Papadatos

On November 6, American Idol Season 8 runner-up winner Adam Lambert made his debut performance on “Glee,” in an episode titled “A Katy or A Gaga.”

Op-Ed: Anonymous — Behind the Mask (Includes interview and first-hand account) by Justin King

Anonymous took over the streets in over 470 cities all over the world as part of the Million Mask March. The mass protest left many wondering exactly who they are and what they want. The answer is as complex and simple as the movement itself.

Janie Hendrix on her brother’s legacy: His music transcends time (Includes interview) by David Silverberg

In a very busy month for Jimi Hendrix fans, the legendary musician’s sister spoke to Digital Journal about what makes Jimi’s tunes have such lasting power. She also reveals what he was truly like away from the stage and spotlights.

Janie Hendrix  the sister of musician Jimi Hendrix

Janie Hendrix, the sister of musician Jimi Hendrix
Via jimihendrixparkfoundation.org

Review: Pentatonix makes vocal magic on new EP ‘PTX, Vol. II’ (Includes first-hand account) by Markos Papadatos

A capella vocal group Pentatonix released their newest extended play (EP) “PTX, Vol. II” on November 5. They were the winners of the third season of NBC’s “The Sing-Off.”

Island hopping with hydroplanes in Croatia: Meet ECA’s Jan Albers (Includes first-hand account) by Paul Bradbury

After more than a decade of trying, Croatian tourism is set to welcome hydroplanes for the 2014 season. Digital Journal spoke with ECA marketing director, Jan Albers.

Top Images

The 2013 Toronto Poetry Slam Team (from l to r): Optimus Rhyme  David Delisca  Kliggy  Philosofly  I...

The 2013 Toronto Poetry Slam Team (from l to r): Optimus Rhyme, David Delisca, Kliggy, Philosofly, IF
Courtesy Ian Keteku

 Window-smith  Trevor Robertson along with Fredericksen s owner Tom Tognetti is the creative force b...

‘Window-smith’ Trevor Robertson along with Fredericksen’s owner Tom Tognetti is the creative force behind the window displays. For Halloween , Robertson and Tognetti used the shower scene from the Hitchcock movie “Psycho” to feature faucets, knifes and sinks on sale at the store that week. “We try to have something new in the window for each season or occasion,” said Trevor Robertson.

A stroll around old town Tarifa on the Costa de la Luz in southern Spain - Puerta de Jerez  the gate...

A stroll around old town Tarifa on the Costa de la Luz in southern Spain – Puerta de Jerez, the gateway to the old town.

A stroll around old town Tarifa on the Costa de la Luz in southern Spain.

A stroll around old town Tarifa on the Costa de la Luz in southern Spain.

In the Media

CNN live coverage of monster typhoon Haiyan’s aftermath hailed by Leo Reyes

The continuing live TV coverage by CNN International of super typhoon Haiyan’s aftermath in central Philippines has been hailed by many Filipinos particularly the families of typhoon victims who are still isolated from the rest of the country.

CNN’s coverage of Haiyan’s aftermath triggers massive foreign aid by Leo Reyes

The comprehensive and continuing news coverage by CNN International of the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda in Phl) has triggered immediate delivery of relief goods to the victims of the deadly typhoon from local and international donors.

Drinking without the dreaded hangover by W. Mark Dendy

It seems as though there is always a new way to get high. The three main means are – pop a pill, smoke a joint, or take a drink. Man in all his wisdom seeks new ways to experiment with loosening of the mind, releasing the creativity, or easing the pain.

Pouring a glass of California wine

Pouring a glass of California wine
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deadmau5 drops Twitter for SoundCloud by Gene Kosowan

Tweeting might be the ultimate vanity vehicle for Justin Bieber and Katy Perry, but not for Joel Zimmerman, who’s dumped his Twitter into the litter.

Op-Ed: Are red-light and speeding cameras really about safety or money? by W. Mark Dendy

If you have ever studied physics, you know speed equals the distance traveled divided by the time traveled.

But in state and local government argot, speed equals revenue, and cameras that record driver infractions are bureaucratic money machines.

Samsung Galaxy S5 release date in 2014 and more confirmed details by Milton Este

For those eagerly waiting for the Galaxy S5, it isn’t coming at the end of 2013 like many hoped it would. Instead, it will most likely arrive in early 2014 to line up with its one-year release of the Galaxy S4.

E-cigarettes pose minimal health risk, study finds by Jenna Cyprus

E-cigarettes have long been controversial in the health world. Find out what true doctors and scientists have discovered about the effects of e-cigarettes to the human body.

80 public executions in a single day across North Korea by Eileen Kersey

There are reports Monday that 80 people have been publicly executed in North Korea — their crimes allegedly include including watching South Korean films and distributing pornography.

‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ day one sales expectations fell short by Stan Rezaee

Despite high expectations, Activision CFO Dennis Durkin admitted during a conference call that ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ failed to met the sales expectations on its launch date.

HTC One 2, codenamed M8, images leaked; hints at new specs by Milton Este

HTC’s next big project is already underway and images of it are surfacing. The HTC M8, the One’s successor, may already be underway as leaked images reveal an HTC One-like chassis.

Op-Ed: Taliban death threats can’t keep ‘I am Malala’ from being read by Karen Graham

A young Pakistani schoolgirl wanted an education in a part of the world where women have few rights. Standing up for the right to go to school nearly got her killed by fearful Muslim extremists, but Malala’s strength lay in her convictions.

NHL Trade Rumors: Jordan Eberle to Philadelphia Flyers? by Larry Seely

Edmonton and Philadelphia are two NHL teams with the same problem — neither is winning many games his season and unless the front office for both franchises make a move soon, this could be a lost year for both teams.

Edmonton Oilers player Jordan Eberle

Edmonton Oilers player Jordan Eberle
With permission by Reuters/Perry Nelson-USA Today

JFK nephew names ‘rogue CIA’ in JFK assassination plot by Ralph Lopez

In the year of the 50th anniversary of the day which many Americans say broke their hearts, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said, to virtually no media coverage, that his father Bobby believed that Oswald did not act alone, and neither does he.

Paul McGann returns to Doctor Who for 50th anniversary (VIDEO) by Mathew Wace Peck

Paul McGann, the actor who portrayed the Eighth Doctor in the BBC’s long-running science-fiction television drama series has made a surprise return to to the show.

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