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The human toll
of Afghan addiction

A look at how narcotics have ravaged the country.

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Animal Tracks

Two Thanksgiving turkeys, a see-through sea creature, a camouflaged catfish – plus more animals great and small.

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Abandoned pups, kittens feel recession

Video: The Humane Society of Elkhart County is grappling with an influx of pets.

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Thanksgiving around the world

Celebrating an American holiday in the U.S., abroad and in outer space.

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Celebrity sightings

Adam Lambert talks about AMAs fallout, Richie Sambora finds his way in New Jersey, Spike Lee follows his Knicks to L.A. and more.

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Big matchups, sports stars and history
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Baseball playoffs: Day 15

Check out all the best action from the MLB playoffs.

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NBA Finals Game 5: Los Angeles Lakers v Orlando Magic
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The Big Apple

Long referred to as the center of American business, New York is a melting pot of cultures and landscapes. Take a visual tour of some of the Big Apple’s most famous attractions.

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Obama Family To Spend Summer Vacation On Martha's Vineyard
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Space, technology, gadgets and science
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Month in Space

Get fresh perspectives on the Crab Nebula, the Milky Way and other wonders in November's roundup of out-of-this-world imagery.

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

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US Playboy Magazine publisher Hugh Hefne
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