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"Timescape" finds words in the news associated with Sept. 11, and weights them according to prominence in a story — not just how often they appear. Gaurav Bradoo hide caption

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An Algorithm Is A Curator At The Sept. 11 Museum

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High Court Allows Some Companies To Opt Out Of Contraceptives Mandate

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President Obama said he will move some immigration enforcement assets from the interior of the country to the border, part of his effort to fix the immigration system. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption

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U.S. striker Jozy Altidore (left) works out with Fabian Johnson (center) and Jermaine Jones during a World Cup training session in Salvador, Brazil, Monday. The U.S. says Altidore is fit to play against Belgium in their elimination matchup Tuesday. Julio Cortez/AP hide caption

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Supreme Court Ruling Affirms Hobby Lobby Victory

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GM has released details about its compensation fund for victims of a fatal safety flaw in its ignition switches. The Chevrolet Cobalt is one of several GM models that were recalled over the flaw. David Zalubowski/AP hide caption

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