It has been a year filled with big news stories that shaped the conversation on race, politics, privacy and much more. Yahoo Global News Anchor Katie Couric takes a look back at your most searched news stories of 2014, according to Yahoo. Here is the full story 

10) Obamacare: Formally known as the Affordable Care Act, President Barack Obama’s plan to reform health care has been plagued by technical glitches and consumer confusion. Kathleen Sebelius, who led the rollout of the new law as health and human services secretary, stepped down in April.  But now, a second act has begun. Open enrollment is under way until mid-February, but stay tuned for a looming Supreme Court case that could dismantle the entire program.

9) Domestic violence: A viral video of NFL running back Ray Rice punching in the face his then fiancée, Janay, sparked a national conversation about domestic violence. Rice was suspended indefinitely by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in response to public criticism that the initial decision to ban him for two games was inadequate. Rice appealed and won and has been reinstated in the league.  

8) Islamic State:  It was a brutal year in Iraq and Syria, as the terrorist group calling itself the Islamic State, or IS, gained momentum and captured territory throughout the region, killing thousands along the way. The group posted online barbaric videos of beheadings. Two American journalists were among those executed. The United States continues to fight back through airstrikes on the group in Iraq and Syria.

7) Jodi Arias: The fate of Jodi Arias lies in the hands of a jury hearing a retrial of the sentencing phase of her case. Arias was convicted of killing her boyfriend Travis Alexander, but the first jury was unable to agree on whether she should receive the death penalty or spend the rest of her life in prison.

If 2014 wasn't your year for love, or maybe you went through a bad breakup.  2015 is right in front of you and if you want your year to be filled with love, here are 8 tips.

·         1. Be open. Be open to the idea of love. Don't close yourself off.

·         2. Be clear about what you're looking for. Whether you want a hookup or relationship, you need to know what you want in order to find people who want the same things.

·         3. No one's perfect. Don't have expectations that no one can rise to.

·         4. Get out there. Go to a lot of social events where you can meet people. Join a club. Do something where you are surrounded by people and have a greater chance of meeting someone ... or at least someone who can introduce you to the right person.

NYE is here and it is a big night for drinking. and while we encourage moderation and are reminding you to never drink and drive...and while moderation is importantome of that partying might actually be good for you!

• It keeps you thin– New research says that women who drink a glass of wine or two a day stay 30% thinner than women who don't.
     
• It keeps you healthy – Studies show that the hops in beer can keep you from getting pneumonia.
    
• It makes you glow – The flavanoids contained in red wine perk up your skin and help protect you from sun damage.
    
• It gives you strong bones – Researchers found that drinking a glass of wine can increase production of estrogen and other hormones that are essential for healthy bones. Another study found that the silicon in beer boosts bone strength. 
    
• It makes you live longer – A study from Harvard Medical School found that wine drinkers live longer than beer or liquor drinkers ... and even non-drinkers. (Cosmo)