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Photos: Cicadas emerge by the millions in North Branford

Branford, CT–Colonies of red-eyed insects emerged from their underground nests to mate and begin the cycle over again. The entire area in North Branford was buzzing with a low consistent hum from the vibrating insects motivated by mating instincts. The last time periodical cicadas appeared in the area was during May and June of 1996. [...]


Photos: ‘Rapa Das Bestas’ or ‘Shearing of the Beasts’ in Spain

Shearing of the Beasts is an ancient tradition in Spain where locals gather wild horses and brand them.


Photos: Gay Pride Parades celebrated in major U.S. cities over the weekend

Hundreds of thousands of people came out to show their support for the LGBT community over the weekend.


Photos: Russian President Vladimir Putin and wife divorcing

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his wife Lyudmila have announced they are divorcing after 30 years of marriage.


Photos: World Environment Day 2013

The World Environment Day celebration began in 1972 by the United Nations and is used to encourage political attention and action.


Photos: North Koreans using foreign money due to weak North Korean currency

North Koreans using U.S. dollars and Chinese yuan has accelerated since a revaluation of the North Korean won wiped out millions’ savings.


Photos: Micro apartments, new trend in big cities

Tiny apartments are cropping up in major cities around the country attracting people who are short on cash but want to live in nicer areas.


Photos: Corpus Christi celebrated around the world

Photos of people celebrating Corpus Christi, a Roman Catholic holiday, celebrates the Christian sacrament and rite, the Eucharist.


Photos: Wisden Cricketers’ Almanac’s 150th anniversary celebrated in London

Photos from a Victorian-era costume themed cricket match on a wicket in Vincent Square, central London, Wednesday, May 29, 2013.


Photos: Romanian Flag sets new Guiness World Record

A Romanian national flag, measuring 349.4 per 226.9 meters, set a new Guinness World Record, according to the organisation’s officials.


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Photos: NHL Finals – Blackhawks vs. Bruins, Game 4

Photos from Game Four of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Boston Bruin


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Photos: Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am, June 19, 2013

Celebrities and pros teed off together for the Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am in Cromwell on 6/19/2013.


Photos: U.S. beats Honduras, 1-0

Jozy Altidore continued his international streak Tuesday, scoring for a fourth straight match, to give the American