Chinese cruise liner’s sinking – The Big Picture – The Boston Globe
The recovery effort continued today for victims of the cruise ship that capsized on the Yangtze River in China earlier this week during a storm. Officials have said some 420…
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Thousands Gather for the Centuries-Old Appleby Horse Fair – The Atlantic
For hundreds of years, members of the travelers community in the United Kingdom have gathered by the thousands in Appleby-in-Westmorland, in northern England, to sell and trade horses and celebrate…
APOD: 2015 June 3 – Flyby Image of Saturns Sponge Moon Hyperion
A different astronomy and space sciencerelated image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation. Source: APOD: 2015 June 3 – Flyby Image of Saturns Sponge Moon Hyperion
Dancing With the Moon – National Geographic Photo of the Day
The aurora borealis shares the sky with a bright moon in Iceland in this National Geographic Photo of the Day from the 2015 Traveler Photo Contest. Source: Aurora Borealis Image,…
Fleeing by the Millions: Migration Crises Around the World – The Atlantic
Unprecedented numbers of people across the globe are leaving their homes in dangerous or poor regions, seeking security and opportunity by escaping to other countries, despite the numerous risks involved.…
Hundreds Are Missing After a Ship Sinks in China’s Yangtze River – The Atlantic
A passenger ship carrying 458 people sank in a storm on Monday night in the Yangtze River in China. Source: Hundreds Are Missing After a Ship Sinks in China’s Yangtze…
Best of May | PROOF
National Geographic Photo Blog Source: Photo of the Day: Best of May | PROOF
Globe photos of the month, May 2015 – The Big Picture – The Boston Globe
Here’s a look at just some of the best images taken by Globe photographers last month including the annual Duckling Day Parade, North Atlantic right whales feeding in the waters…
Meeting of Shadows – National Geographic Photo of the Day
Shadows converge on a sunny day in Istanbul, Turkey, in this National Geographic Photo of the Day from our Your Shot community. Source: Shadows Image, Turkey – National Geographic Photo…
Caitlyn Jenner on the Cover of Vanity Fair | Vanity Fair
See Vanity Fair’s July 2015 cover. Shot by Annie Leibovitz, the cover features the first photo of Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce. Source: Caitlyn Jenner on the Cover of…