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Soaking Venice

  Water in the ancient Italian city rises to its highest level in more than 20 years, soaking residents and flooding landmarks.

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Mumbai mourns

    In the wake of the terrorist siege, Mumbai’s citizens honor those who died through candlelight vigils, as well as protests.

U.S. Capitol Visitor Center Prepares To Open To Public
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Exploring the U.S. Capitol

  New $621 million visitor center opens in Washington, D.C.

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Anti-government protesters at the besieged Bangkok Suvarnabhumi international airport Anti-government protesters at the besieged Bangkok Suvarnabhumi international airport
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Thai unrest

  Thailand’s political crisis entered a new phase on Tuesday, after a court orders the government party to disband, prompting celebrations among protestors occupying Bangkok’s main airports.

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U.S., world, and environment
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Exploring the U.S. Capitol

  New $621 million visitor center opens in Washington, D.C.

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Pirates Of Somalia
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An anti-government protester cries as she holds a portrait of Thai king and Queen during a rally at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi international airport after Thai court orders PM Somchai's ruling party to be disbanded
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News - November 18, 2008
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Markets Open Day After Barack Obama Elected President
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Celebrity, music, movie, TV and fashion
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The week in celebrity sightings

  Britney gets her Bambi, Cruise and Beckham do Broadway, Oprah plants a tree and more.

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The 42nd Annual CMA Awards - Show
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The 74th Annual Academy Awards - Show
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Sports photos

Big matchups, sports stars and history
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Week in Sports Pictures

  Dogs on the ski slopes, motorcycles in the harbor and more madness from the sports world.

Minnesota Vikings v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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"Taxi" Film Premiere
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Florida State v Georgia Tech
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Tom Brady, Bernard Pollard
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Swimming
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Sergio Garcia tests the wind before his tee shot on the eighth hole during completion of rain-delayed third round of the 90th PGA Championship golf tournament at the Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township
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Yankee Stadium is host to final All-Star game as MLB All-Star game opening ceremonies take place in New York
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Travel photos

U.S. and worldwide destinations
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Exploring the U.S. Capitol

  New $621 million visitor center opens in Washington, D.C.

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Festival of lights to take place in Berlin
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Geisha in the Gion District
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Technology and science photos

Space, technology, gadgets and science
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Month in Space

  See out-of-this-world vistas from the shuttle Endeavour and the Hubble Space Telescope, plus other November highlights.

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Pets, health and business slide shows
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Animal Tracks

Find a hungry flying squirrel, a slip-sliding penguin and more eye candy for animal lovers.

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Gay marriage becomes legal in Connecticut.
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Markets Open Day After Barack Obama Elected President
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Frankfurt Stock Exchange
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