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Apr 13

Hot Topics: Texas, Boston, and the US Senate

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United States President Barack Obama and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden emerge from the Oval Office to deliver a statement after gun legislation failed in Congress, in the Rose Garden at the White House, in Washington, Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Drew Angerer/dpa/picture-alliance/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: dpaphotos886920

It goes without saying that this past week has been full of big headline news stories. We have been witnesses to some of the most tragic happenings that have hit the United States this week. And although unthinkable crimes have been carried out, we also have been able to see humanity at its best as people have displayed how good always prevails. Continue reading →

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Apr 13

Dramatic Pictures of the West Texas Explosion

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The remains of a fertilizer plant burn after an explosion at the plant in the town of West, near Waco, Texas early April 18, 2013. The deadly explosion ripped through the fertilizer plant late on Wednesday, injuring more than 100 people, leveling dozens of homes and damaging other buildings including a school and nursing home, authorities said. MIKE STONE/REUTERS/Newscom. License this from Newscom.com: rtrlfive844751

A fiery explosion ripped through the town of West, Texas last night, destroying a fertilizer plant and leveling homes in the area around the plant. The explosion and fire may have killed as many as 15 people and injured more than 160 others according to reports this morning. Continue reading →

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Apr 13

The Pope’s First Month: A Humble & Lighthearted Coolness

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Pope Francis attends his first general audience in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on March 27, 2013. He made appeal for peace after coup in Central African Republic. Vandeville Eric/ABACA/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: abausaphotos913635

Well it’s been one month since Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected Pope Francis I. And from all the great pictures we’ve been seeing, it seems to be going quite well! After the initial I-just-got-elected-pope jitters (which is completely understandable…), Pope Francis seems to have settled in quite comfortably, making me believe that being Pope isn’t so scary, and definitely gets easier with time. Continue reading →

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Apr 13

Hot Topics: Teenager at the Masters, Lindsay on Letterman, and Annette Funicello

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Tianlang Guan of China hits a shot during the first round of the 77th Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2013 in Augusta, Georgia. DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: afplivefive037311

We are already just about done with our second week of April and a lot is going on, especially in the lives of Hollywood stars. Here at Newscom we have all the images you could want or need to tell the stories of what is going on around the world. So be sure to check out all the latest hot topics. Continue reading →

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Apr 13

Margaret Thatcher: An Amazing Woman

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The window of success frames the jubilant Premier Margaret Thatcher waving to well wishers shortly after this morning’s arrival at the Tory Party headquarters, where she told flag – waving supporters, “My victory is greater than I had dared to hope”. 10 June 1983. UPPA/Photoshot/Newscom. License it from Newscom.com: ptsphotoshottwo118462

Margaret Thatcher, Britain’s first female Prime Minister, died this morning at age 87 from a stroke. Not only was she the first female leader in Britain, she was the first female to lead a major Western power and did so for eleven years. She was faced with all the difficulties of office and reshaped British politics to echo a more conservative route while working closely with US President Ronald Reagan. Continue reading →

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Apr 13

Hot Topics: The Passing of Roger Ebert, Kid President Plays a Prank, and North Korea

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INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS.SANTA MONICA, CA.March 22, 2003..ROGER EBERT. Kathy Hutchins Photography/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: khphotos194079

This past Monday we began the first week of April. With a new month starting we can be sure that a slew of hot happenings will be making their way onto headlines around the world. Here at Newscom, we have all the images you could want of stories that are making waves. So be sure to check out this week’s hot topics. Continue reading →

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Mar 13

Hot Topics: Easter, Heat Streak Over, and Amanda Bynes Losing It

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A figurine of an Easter Bunny is featured at a shopping mall in Berlin, Germany, 27 March 2013. Decorations indicate the upcoming Easter holidays. Paul Zinken/dpa/picture-alliance/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: dpaphotos878163

Another week, and another slew of hot topics that have made headlines. Newscom has all the images that tell the stories of what is happening in the world. So be sure to check out the latest hot topics. Continue reading →

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Mar 13

Hot Topics: Lindsay back in court, Twitter Birthday, and Obama in Israel

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Lindsay Lohan exits the courthouse with her attorney Mark Heller after receiving a 90 day rehab deal Featuring: Lindsay Lohan Where: Los Angeles, California, United States When: 18 Mar 2013. BSA/ZOJ WENN Photos/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: wennphotosthree688502

Is anyone surprised that Lindsay Lohan was back in court? Probably not. But are people surprised by the budding romance between Lindsey Vonn and Tiger Woods? Well it’s definitely being talked about. Newscom has all the images of this past week’s trending hot topics. So be sure to check out all the stories! Continue reading →

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Mar 13

The Pope’s First Week: A Whirlwind of Instant Stardom

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Chris Ware caricature of Pope Francis. Ware KRT/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: krtfaceslive002178

Imagine just for a moment, that you were Jorge Bergoglio. One day you’re just the same old Archbishop of Buenos Aires and Cardinal of Argentina, and the next thing you know…Pope Benedict resigns. What?! Instantly, a media frenzy ensues. Who will be the next pope? Who will lead Catholics around the world? How will they elect the next Bishop of Rome? So many questions! Continue reading →

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Mar 13

Hot Topics: Veronica Mars, Bieber Breakdown, and Hillary-Michelle 2016?

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U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (R) and First Lady Michelle Obama applaud during the Tribute to International Women of Courage Award Presentation Ceremony and Reception at the State Department in Washington, DC USA on 11 March 2009. MATTHEW CAVANAUGH/EPA/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: epaphotosthree796172

Most of the news this week has been centered around the recent election of Pope Francis, the first South American Pope. But even as people stopped to watch history be made, the world kept turning and subsequently other news kept being made. So from some bad press of a beloved pop star, to the discovery of a sub-atomic particle predicted half a century ago, be sure to check out all of this week’s hot topics. Continue reading →

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