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The Survivors: Portraits of Liberians who recovered

The Survivors: Portraits of Liberians who recovered

The Ebola virus has a 70 percent mortality rate, according to the World Health Organization. However, survivors develop immunity to the strain that sickened them.

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Photos: Heavyweight pumpkins take center stage

Photos: Heavyweight pumpkins take center stage

Contestants at the 41st annual event vie for the title of largest pumpkin and a grand prize of $6 per pound.

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Photos: Skateboard art highlights the macabre and mysterious

Photos: Skateboard art highlights the macabre and mysterious

At Light Grey Art Lab, gallery shows are often collaborative group projects. The four-member team develops a show concept, then invites designers from around the world to submit their artistic interpretations. Their upcoming show, Skate or Die, is inspired by the dark aesthetic of the skateboard subculture.
by Nikki Tundel

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Photos: Troubled kids find a path to self-control

Photos: Troubled kids find a path to self-control

At River Bend Education Center in Minneapolis, school social worker Rebecca Stewart uses yoga and other strategies to help children control their emotions.
by Jeffrey Thompson

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Ebola: Photos of the response in Liberia, the US and beyond

Ebola: Photos of the response in Liberia, the US and beyond

While Liberia remains at the heart of the Ebola crisis, media coverage increasingly includes other parts of the world. See what some of the response looks like.

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Photos from the 'blood moon' lunar eclipse

Photos from the 'blood moon' lunar eclipse

For early risers, a historic "blood moon" lunar eclipse was visible on Wednesday around the world. View our photo gallery of the phenomenon.

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Photos: As store closes, shoppers scramble for last bargains

Photos: As store closes, shoppers scramble for last bargains

As Roberts Shoe Store closes after 77 years in business, some customers are angry and others are sad. The scramble by others to find bargains and special deals while the doors are still open is a story all its own.
by Nikki Tundel

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Photos: The Twin Cities Marathon still has a few surprises

Photos: The Twin Cities Marathon still has a few surprises

A first-time marathon racer from North Carolina and a finish-line proposal were just a few of the highlights on Sunday at this year's Twin Cities Marathon.

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Whether they strum or pick, players love the ukulele sound

Whether they strum or pick, players love the ukulele sound

In studios and on stages, folk, indie-rock and other players are expanding the musical universe of the ukulele, an instrument that will be celebrated at this weekend's Uke-Fest.
by Dan Olson

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Photos: Packers trounce Vikings, 42-10

Photos: Packers trounce Vikings, 42-10

Under pressure much of the night, Minnesota could rarely get anything going through the air until late with the game well in hand.
by The Associated Press

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