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Animal Tracks

A hungry chimp, a merry pair of ring-tailed lemurs, plus more images of cute critters.

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Life above a blazing coal deposit in India

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Consequences by NOOR

Under Jharia’s soil lies one of the largest coal deposits in India. But for the people who live above an inferno, Jharia is a condemned place.

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Taking aim at global warming

View images of a landmark climate conference and the environmental problems it hopes to address.

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A Georgian man cries near the body of his relative after a bombardment  in Gori
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U.S., world, and environment
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Deadly blasts across Baghdad

Coordinated attacks strike ministry buildings and police patrols, leaving scores dead and more than 200 wounded.

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Celebrity sightings

  Taylor Swift and Rihanna check out VEVO in New York, Alexander Skarsgard parties in Hollywood, Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise stroll in Spain and more.

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Big matchups, sports stars and history
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South Africa on center stage

Images: Big names show up for 32-team draw for 2010 World Cup.

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Cincinnati v Pittsburgh
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US golfer Tom Watson chips onto the 18th
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Atlanta Thrashers v New York Islanders
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Stanley Cup Finals - Pittsburgh Penguins v Detroit Red Wings - Game Seven
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U.S. and worldwide destinations
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What’s new in Las Vegas

In Sin City, there’s always something making headlines — and something else waiting in the wings to steal its thunder. With CityCenter on its way to the back pages, here’s a look at what else is new or soon to debut in Las Vegas.

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Revellers from Salgueiro samba school dance during the second night of the Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome
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Athens, Greece
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Space, technology, gadgets and science
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The making of SpaceShipTwo

Click through scenes from the construction of Virgin Galactic's suborbital passenger spaceship.

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Pets, health and business slide shows
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Art that shocks

Works challenging our notions of what is sacred and decent inspire outrage, censorship and contemplation.

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