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A clown entertains children during a service in memory of celebrated clown Joseph Grimaldi at a church in Dalston, East London on February 2, 2014. The annual service, attended by clowns, is held in memory of the original 'Clown Joey' Joseph Grimaldi, who died in 1837. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW COWIEANDREW COWIE/AFP/Getty Images

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We came upon these members of the American Indians family at 2:00 a.m., calmly sleeping by moonlight. they stood up briefly at our arrival and then lay back down to rest. From Earth to Sky, photographs by Michael Nichols (Aperture, 2013) ONE TIME USE ONLY.

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Struggle in the Central African Republic

French and African Union peacekeepers recapture a key town.

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Takoma Park comes to the rescue of its VFW

Non-vets are flocking to the town’s VFW post for concerts and parties, giving it an injection of new life.

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Welcoming the Lunar New Year

Cities worldwide are ushering in the Year of the Horse, which began Friday.

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Animal views

Kenyan lions fitted with GPS-tracking collars, a snowy owl in downtown Washington and other fascinating creatures.

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