When it comes to climate change, some look at the facts presented and see a coming catastrophe, others see a hoax. This difference in interpretation, social scientists say, has more to do with each individual's existing outlook than the facts. iStockphoto hide caption

Women wait in a food distribution line in Port-au-Prince. David Gilkey/NPR hide caption

Joanna Newsom's new Have One on Me taps into myths of the American West and the open road. Annabel Mehran hide caption

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki raises his hands with members of his State of Law coalition after addressing supporters at Al-Mina Stadium during a visit to Basra, in southern Iraq, this month. Iraq is due to hold general elections on March 7, and the incumbent faces strong competition from an alliance of Iranian-backed parties. hide caption

The entrance to the Village Vanguard hasn't changed much in 75 years. John Rogers/johnrogersnyc.com hide caption