Obama and Biden Go Out for Burgers
The President and his Veep move their weekly lunch to Ray's Hell Burger in Arlington, Virginia
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A Scottsdale, Arizona company finds a market for its "Smart Sponges", chemically-engineered filters that effectively — and cheaply — purify storm-water runoff
Soccer in the Time of Swine Flu
Fear of the illness leads Mexican authorities to close the country's football matches to fans.
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Mexico's cartels employ increasingly sophisticated technology to burrow under the border
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The body temperature scanners installed at airports around the world help control the spread of the illness — and generate haunting, otherworldly imagery
A Brief History of the Kentucky Derby
The 135th running of the Kentucky Derby will take place — as always — on the first Saturday in May. TIME takes a look back at the "most exciting two minutes in sports."
Michigan: The Hollywood of the Midwest
Lured by a generous tax rebate, many studios are moving their productions to The Wolverine State
A Brief History of Cinco de Mayo
TIME takes a look back at a Mexican holiday with an anti-imperialist message that's nonetheless become a reason for Americans to overdose on beer and tequila every spring.
Presidential Palm-Reading
Amid all the scrutiny of Barack Obama's first 100 days in office — and comparisons to his predecessors — we asked a palm-reading expert to assess the palms of several Presidents (and guess which hand belonged to which man)
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A Brief History of Pontiac
General Motors announced on April 27 that it plans to shut down Pontiac by 2010. TIME takes a look back at the brand that brought us the "muscle car."
Swine Flu Hits Mexico
The swine flu outbreak in Mexico has killed at least 150 people and spread to nations as far away as New Zealand and Spain.
Behind the Scenes with Obama
TIME photographer Callie Shell documents the President's historic start on the job
The Taliban Moves into Buner District
The militants secure their hold over a strategic region 70 miles from the Pakistani capital
The Siege of Ciudad Juarez
The battle to control the flow of drugs from Mexico through Texas escalates into an unofficial war between the cops and the cartels.
Cleopatra Through the Ages
Archaeologists believe they have found the tombs of Cleopatra and Mark Antony, perhaps providing a hint of what the legendary queen looked like. A gallery of how artists have portrayed her through the millennia
The Colorful History of Earth Day
For 39 years, activists have gone to great lengths to draw attention to the planet's environmental needs
Columbine 10 Years Later: The Evidence
Photographs from a public display of items related to the tragic 1999 school shooting.
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Wildlife Forensics Lab
In her book, Animal Investigators, author Laurel Neme explores how wildlife forensic scientists are solving crimes and saving endangered species.
Spinning Yarns, Making Money
Bucking an economic trend, Patrick Yarns remains profitable by spinning a wide range of products for a diverse group of customers
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Cheese Curls, Going Once, Going Twice
As consumers seek relief from the recession, auctions for food and other necessities gain in popularity. Photographer Matt Rourke checks out the bidding at a sale in Dallas, Pennsylvania
South Africa, Fifteen Years On
Photographer Benedicte Kurzen explores the state of the nation — from the wealthy malls of Johannesburg to the mud huts of the Eastern Cape — as South Africa approaches a critical national election
The Children of Malawi
A spectacular volume of photographs by Kristen Ashburn traces the lives of eight orphans featured in a Madonna-produced documentary about a nation caught in the web of the global AIDS crisis
Dramatic Pirate-Hostage Rescues
French and US forces stage two dramatic hostage rescues
Presidents and Their Dogs
The Obamas select a Portuguese water dog to join them in the White House, continuing a long tradition of Presidential first dogs
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