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Confetti flies around the ball and countdown clock in Times Square on New Year's Eve in New York January 1, 2015.

We look back at our favorite stories of 2014

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A cat detective, a song called Chop My Money, and an interview about the meaning of forgiveness — journalists from The World’s newsroom in Boston pick their favorite stories of 2014.

Goalkeeper Tim Howard of the U.S. saves a shot during their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game against Belgium at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador July 1, 2014.

The US lost to Belgium, but soccer won plenty of new fans

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These World Cup commercials are incredibly epic

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Small California town churns out baseball prospects, with help from across the border

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Mexico May be the Secret to California Town’s Baseball Success

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A dramatic World Cup weekend

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The U.S. managed a shocking 1-1 tie against England when English goalie Robert Green let an easy shot from Clint Dempsey bounce off his hands and into the goal. We talk to George Vecsey, sports columnist for The New York Times.

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