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BlogPost Archive: Picture Shows

Japan earthquake and tsunami: In videos

As Japan deals with the day three of devastation after an 8.9-magnitude earthquake and powerful tsunami, dramatic footage emerged that captured the moment the earthquake hit homes and stores, giant tsunami waves rolling in, swaying buildings, stuck jets, and daring rescue efforts.

By Elizabeth Flock  | March 13, 2011; 2:30 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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Japan earthquake and tsunami: DAY IN PHOTOS

Japan has been rocked by 8.9-magnitude earthquake and the West Coast is preparing for a possible tsunami. These are the photos of the day.

By Elizabeth Flock  | March 11, 2011; 12:27 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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Eva Braun in never-before-seen images: 'Creepily, even intimately familiar'

Life releases previously unseen photographs of Eva Braun.

By Melissa Bell  | March 10, 2011; 1:49 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (2)
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Ash Wednesday: After the Mardi Gras (photo)

This about says it all: Mardi Gras reveler Mike Turpin, whose night still isn't over, reacts as a front loader collects beads and other debris left behind by revelers on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. (Patrick Semansky/Associated Press)...

By Melissa Bell  | March 9, 2011; 3:00 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (1)
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Alice in Chains original bassist Mike Starr dies

The original Alice in Chains bassist was found dead yesterday.

By Justin Bank  | March 9, 2011; 8:05 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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Math music: The sound of pi

A man creates a song based on pi.

By Melissa Bell  | March 8, 2011; 5:20 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (1)
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