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Michael Stipe broods on the cover of R.E.M.'s "Losing My Religion" single. Earlier this year, a remarkably cheery-sounding major-key version of the song appeared online. Album cover hide caption
Dismissal Of Air Force Officer's Sexual Assault Conviction Raises Questions
Faced With Massive Budget Cuts, Philadelphia Plans To Shutter 23 Schools
Theodora (Mila Kunis) is the first person the young conjuror Oscar (James Franco) meets when he lands in the mystical, magical Land of Oz. Walt Disney Pictures hide caption
The diverse neighborhood of Sunset Park, Brooklyn, has experienced a dramatic drop in crime over the past two decades. Joel Rose/NPR hide caption
With Conclave Set, Catholic Church Moves One Step Closer To A New Pope
Hagel Travels To Afghanistan On First Trip Abroad As Defense Secretary
The Sequester: Cuts And Consequences
Improved U.S. Jobs Numbers Could Take A Hit From New Budget Cuts
John Hoogland of the University of Maryland's Center for Environmental Science holds up a female prairie dog to check for signs of pregnancy, nursing or injury. Courtesy of Elaine Miller Bond hide caption
Dave Grohl reunited with his old friend Butch Vig (at console), the producer of Nirvana's Nevermind, for the making of Sound City: Real to Reel. Sami Ansari/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
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