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On the catwalk in Detroit Fuel-efficient electric cars, upscale sedans and trucks make their debuts at the 2011 North American International Auto show. |
Purr-tective custody Remarkable images of a wild macaque monkey who appointed himself stepdad to a kitten abandoned in a forest in Bali, Indonesia, were captured by an amateur photographer. |
Standing tall At nearly 7 feet tall, Elisany Silva of Brazil is one of the world’s tallest teenagers. The 14-year-old says she had to quit school after she grew too large to ride the bus. |
Successful separation Macey and Mackenzie Garrison were born as conjoined twins seven years ago. Take a look at their journey to separation and the active lives they lead now. |
Lifedogs Swimmers off of Italy’s beaches are protected each summer by specially trained canine lifeguards. |
Sky's the limit Images of military might and airborne marvels from the Farnborough International Airshow in the U.K. |
Animals at war Throughout military history, animals have battled alongside soldiers. An exhibit titled "Loyal Force: Animals at War" is on display at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans from July 22 through Oct. 17. |
Micropollen: The beauty behind your allergy misery Stunning up-close views of pollen grains captured with scanning-electron microscope technology reveal the beautiful reasons you sneeze. |
Art on wheels Classic Bugatti, Duisenberg, Porsche, Ferrari vehicles and more are on display at an Atlanta museum’s “The Allure of the Automobile” exhibit. |
Bizarre beasties Yetis, unicorns, winged cats and other strange creatures that never existed are part of a collection of bizarre Victorian taxidermy that went on auction. |
Dance of the dolphins Remarkable photographs capture bottlenose dolphins leaping and surfing through the waves off the coast of South Africa. |
Flagship species View 10 animals and plants identified in a new report as ‘flagship species’ for climate change. |
Art that shocks Works challenging our notions of what is sacred and decent inspire outrage, censorship and contemplation. |
Richard Avedon images set for auction Master photographer and portraitist captured the famous and influenced fashion in a career that spanned 60 years. |
Around the Americas View images from a 25,000-mile scientific and educational voyage around North and South America. |
Halloween across the globe From the White House to the Philippines, see celebrations around the world. |
Time for change Yiliam Gonzalez is one of eight individuals to undergo a sex change, which are paid for by Cuba’s universal health care system. |
Holocaust never ends for mentally ill survivors Little is ever said about survivors for whom mental illness is part of the Holocaust's legacy. For many of those at Israel’s Shaar Menas he Mental Health Center, the nightmare never ended. |
The big show in Motown Automakers show off concept cars and new technologies at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. |
A second chance for puppy mill rescues An inside look at Main Line Animal Rescue in Chester Spring, Pa., where volunteers spend weeks or even months working with rescued dogs so they can be adopted. |
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