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School's Out ... Forever?
November 8, 2012 Photographer Allison V. Smith finds beauty in the abandoned spaces of Dallas' shuttered schools.
The Picture Show
Voting In Your Swim Trunks: Why Not?
November 6, 2012 There are many diverse ways to vote around the world; see a gallery of just a few.
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Where's The Oddest Place To Vote? Let's Take a Poll
November 5, 2012 Photographer Ryan Donnell visits bakeries, bars and barber shops to find the strangest places Americans vote.
The Salt
The Truth About Nepal's Blood-Drinking Festivals
October 31, 2012 The name is pretty grisly. But these annual or semi-annual festivals, which involve yak blood and take place high in the mist-wrapped highlands of Nepal, reflect the complex relationship that Buddhists have with eating meat.
Superstorm Sandy: Before, During And Beyond
PHOTOS: The Day After Superstorm Sandy
October 30, 2012 Superstorm Sandy slammed into the East Coast on Monday leaving hundreds of thousands without power and causing millions of dollars of damage.
Superstorm Sandy: Before, During And Beyond
Photos From Hurricane Sandy
October 29, 2012 Photos from Hurricane Sandy
China: Change Or Crisis
TIMELINE: China Under Communist Rule
October 29, 2012 Follow major points in the recent history of modern China's history, from the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949 to a recent political scandal that has rocked the ruling Communist Party.
The Salt
Lasagna Cupcakes, Anyone? Science Says We Can't Get Enough Mini Stuff
October 26, 2012 From lasagna and chicken potpies to grilled cheese and mac n' cheese, American's favorite dishes are going mini — in a cupcake shape. Is this just an excuse to eat comfort food with our fingers, or does it speak more deeply about Americans' need to connect and control what we consume?
The Picture Show
Remembering Alf Kumalo: Chronicler Of Life Under Apartheid
October 25, 2012 The celebrated South African photographer died Sunday at his home in Soweto. He was 82.
Shots - Health News
How Does The Polio Vaccine Reach A Remote Corner Of The World?
October 24, 2012 We're right on the verge of wiping out polio globally. But to do that, children in remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan must be inoculated with the heat-sensitive vaccine — not once, but multiple times. Time to call in the donkeys.
Million-Dollar Donors
The SuperPAC Superdonors
October 23, 2012 More than two dozen people or groups have donated at least $1 million each to the new superPACs, which can raise unlimited funds to help a candidate — although without technically coordinating with that campaign. Here are those giving the most money, according to the Federal Election Commission.
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I Screen, You Screen, We All Screen: What Does Your Desktop Say About You?
October 22, 2012 Photographer Meggan Gould explores an obsession with computer screen backdrop images. What does your desktop say about you?
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Extreme Animal Portraits: Wildlife Photographer Of The Year Winners
October 19, 2012 The competition celebrates the inner soul and beauty of animals from around the world.
Shots - Health News
How The Taliban Is Thwarting The War On Polio
October 17, 2012 Polio is deadly, but so is what's required to stamp it out once and for all in Pakistan: facing down Islamist extremists. The virus thrives in Pakistan's lawless — and largely inaccessible — tribal regions. To stop polio's spread, health workers must be courageous, clever and relentless.
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On The Campaign Trail: With Instagram
October 17, 2012 Photojournalists and reporters on the campaign trail are using Instagram to transmit behind-the-scenes photos that you otherwise wouldn't see.
