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Italy's Stricken Costa Concordia

Divers search the wreckage of the ship that ran aground off the island of Giglio on Jan. 13

Super Bowl Stadiums:
From I to XLV

A look at the 20 stadiums that have hosted the NFL championship game

Simpsons' Greatest Guest Voices

A gallery of 20 of the world's most illustrious personalities, as skewered by Simpsons creator Matt Groening

Scenes from the Australian Open

Serbian Novak Djokovic and Victoria Azarenka from Belarus take home big wins in the first Grand Slam tournament of 2012

Joe Paterno: Penn State Bids Farewell

Hundreds join together at a memorial ceremony following the death of Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno, who passed away on Jan. 22, 2012

Jackson Pollock at 100

A look at Jack the Dripper's life and art, much of which was made in his East Hampton studio.

Gabby Giffords Bids Farewell to Congress

On the eve of her resignation, the Arizona Representative attends President Obama's State of the Union address

Sri Lankan Prisoners Clash With Guards

At least 28 people were injured after a riot broke out in a Colombo facility

Tornadoes Sweep Through Alabama

Storms hit central Alabama early Monday killing at least two people and injuring more than 100

Joe Paterno: Dec. 21, 1926–Jan. 22, 2012

The legendary Penn State football coach has died from lung cancer, his family said in a statement

Fans Gather to Pay Tribute to Joe Paterno

Mourners visited Penn State's Beaver Stadium, to remember the legend

Deadly Attacks in Nigeria

At least 143 dead after coordinated assaults claimed by Boko Haram

Snow Blankets East Coast

Storm causes airport delays and treacherous traffic

Wildfires Sweep Across Reno

At least 3,000 acres ablaze and 20 homes destroyed

The Year of the Dragon

China prepares for the lunar New Year, set to fall on Jan. 23, 2012

In Case of Fuel Shortage, Break Ice

A Russian fuel tanker completes a difficult delivery to Nome, Alaska with the help of the U.S. Coast Guard

Snowstorm Hits Washington State

Seattle is spared as the Olympia area bears the brunt, with up to 10 inches of accumulation in some areas

Beijing Apple Store Debacle

Thousands waiting to buy the new iPhone 4S scuffle with police and throw eggs

Elephant Statues Covered in India

A decision by the country's election commission blankets hundreds of politically themed statues in Uttar Pradesh with pink and yellow tarps

Warren Buffett: A Life in Photos

Omaha-born and D.C.-raised, a look at the life and times of the famous investor and philanthropist

The Top 10 Cars from the 2012 Detroit Auto Show

The hottest models to watch at the North American International Auto Show

By Joseph R. Szczesny

Scenes from the 2012 Dakar Rally

Hundreds of drivers compete in one of the largest off-road races in the world

Happy Birthday, Kate Middleton

Her rise from girl next door to Britain's Duchess of Cambridge has been nothing short of a fairy tale. As the future queen celebrates her 30th birthday, TIME looks at 30 milestones in Kate's life

By Feifei Sun and Yumi Goto

China Transforms Aircraft Carrier into Hotel

The new structure will be equipped with a restaurant and 148 rooms

Gabby Giffords, One Year Later

January 8, 2012 marks the one year anniversary of the Congresswoman being shot in the head

Celebrating Epiphany

The faithful around the world commemorate the annual holy day

Bomb Blast In Damascus

A suicide attack tears apart a police bus and kills up to 25 in the Syrian capital

Explosions Rock Baghdad's Shi'ite Neighborhoods

Car bombs kill at least 27 in ethnic neighborhoods of the Iraqi capital city

A Frozen Chinese City: Views From The Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival

Massive ice castles and lanterns light the night at one of the world's largest ice festivals

Cyclone Hits Southern India

At least 33 feared dead

Red Thistle: The Rhythm of Life in the Caucasus

Penicillin: The Cocktail Cure-All

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App.net: Both Twitter Clone and Anti-Twitter

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Blackout Leaves 600 Million Indians Without Power

The country's eastern and northern electricity grids have collapsed, leaving an estimated 600 million people in 13 states without power. The blackout is causing travel chaos and raising questions about the rising power's ancient infrastructure.

Hillary Clinton Goes Globetrotting

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton embarked on a whirlwind 13-day foreign tour, taking her from palaces in Europe to a ceremonial yurt in Mongolia.

John Leguizamo Steps Up to the Plate for Dominican Ballplayers

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Photos: Anger and Protest in Hong Kong

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Drive an Escalade? Look Out for Car Thieves

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Why Don't More People Use These Free Services?

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Photos: Sectarian Unrest in Burma

At least seven people were killed and hundreds of homes destroyed in fires as Muslim ethnic Rohingya and Buddhist ethnic Buddhist Arakanese clashed in western Burma.

Photos: Michelle Obama on the Campaign Trail

The First Lady has been hard at work from Berkeley to Bethesda drumming up support for her "Let's Move" exercise initiative, as well as her husband's re-election campaign. TIME's photo editors bring you her best moments from the trail.

Michelle Obama on the Campaign Trail

The First Lady has been hard at work from Berkeley to Bethesda drumming up support for her "Let's Move" exercise initiative, as well as her husband's re-election campaign. TIME's photo editors bring you her best moments from the trail.

A Week of Free National Parks Admission Has Begun

What's Hot, New, Weird, Delicious, Refreshing and Exciting in Pizza and Beer

Eight Memorable On-Air Moments

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Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve Turns 40

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Outrage Over Florida Shooting Goes National

Thousands across the country have rallied for the arrest of George Zimmerman, who fatally shot 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Fla.

Protests in Nigeria

The governement's removal of fuel subsidies in Nigeria has sparked strikes paralyzing the country.