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Photos: Political Buttons in U.S. History

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:20:00 EST

The Button Museum in Chicago portrays the history of American politics through the prism of a simple accessory

African-American Civil War Soldiers

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:20:00 EST

The American Civil War was one of the first conflicts captured by photographers. In celebration of Black History Month, TIME looks at images of African-American soldiers and their families who played myriad roles in the country's bloodiest conflict

Diamond Jubilee: 60 Years of Queen Elizabeth II

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:20:00 EST

As this year marks the 60thanniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, we take a look back at thememorablemoments and significant events that took place over her long and admiredrule

Photos: Protesters March on Moscow

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:20:00 EST

Demonstrators braved frigid temperatures to protest Vladimir Putin's efforts to return for a third term as President

Photos: After Homs, Syrian Rebels Regroup

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:20:00 EST

Demonstrations across the country are intensifying, rattling the rule of Bashar Assad

Photos: Snow Blankets Colorado

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:20:00 EST

Over 6 ft. (1.8 m) of snow carpeted the Rocky Mountains and canceled at least 600 flights in Denver

Photos: Deadly Cold Grips Europe

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:20:00 EST

More than 200 people have died as a result of freezing temperatures across the continent

Photos: Mexico Copes With Historic Drought

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:20:00 EST

Millions are affected by the country's worst dry spell in seven decades

Super Bowl Legends from the Vault of Sports Illustrated

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:20:00 EST

A photo highlight reel from the sportsweekly's 46 years of coverage

Copying the 'Mona Lisa'

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:20:00 EST

From high art to full-blown kitsch, imitations of Leonardo Da Vinci's masterpiece