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Published March 14, 2014, 5:26 p.m. ET
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Olympic silver medalist Gus Kenworthy's rescue dogs from Sochi, Russia, Jake and Mum, rest at a veterinary clinic in New York City after coming home.
Olympic silver medalist Gus Kenworthy’s rescue dogs from Sochi, Russia, Jake and Mum, rest at a veterinary clinic in New York City after coming home. AP Photo
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Anti-government protesters shoot firecrackers at national police (not pictured) at the Chacao borough in Caracas March 13, 2014. Venezuela's state prosecutor said on Thursday the death toll from a month of violent protests had risen to 28, after the nation's top court ordered opposition mayors to dismantle barricades set up by street protesters. State prosecutor Luisa Ortega Diaz, speaking on the sidelines of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, also said 1,293 detainees had been released and 104 remained in custody accused of serious crimes during the anti-government demonstrations. REUTERS/Christian Veron (VENEZUELA - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
Anti-government protesters shoot firecrackers at national police at the Chacao borough in Caracas, Venezuela March 13, 2014. Reuters
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Muslims pray for the missing Malaysian flight during Friday prayers at a mosque near Kuala Lumpur International Airport March 14, 2014.
Muslims pray for the missing Malaysian flight during Friday prayers at a mosque near Kuala Lumpur International Airport March 14, 2014. Reuters
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A boy in costume takes part in a parade celebrating the Jewish holiday of Purim outside the Bialik Rogozin school in south Tel Aviv, Israel March 14, 2014.
A boy in a Superman costume takes part in a parade celebrating the Jewish holiday of Purim outside the Bialik Rogozin school in south Tel Aviv, Israel March 14, 2014. Reuters
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Pope Francis (top C) celebrates a mass with cardinals and bishops during his last day of a retreat in Ariccia, near Rome March 14, 2014.
Pope Francis celebrates mass with cardinals and bishops in Ariccia, Italy on March 14, 2014. Reuters
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A woman walks through chains in an art installation near Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure in Moscow, Russia on March 14, 2014.
A woman walks through chains in an art installation near Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure in Moscow, Russia on March 14, 2014. Reuters
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A Palestinian protester throws a stone towards Israeli troops during clashes at a weekly protest against Jewish settlements, in the West Bank village of Nabi Saleh, near Ramallah March 14, 2014.
A Palestinian protester throws a stone toward Israeli troops at a weekly protest against Jewish settlements in the West Bank village of Nabi Saleh on March 14, 2014. Reuters
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Men in traditional dress prepare to perform at a rally in support of the upcoming referendum on March 13, 2014 in Yalta, Ukraine.
Men in traditional dress prepare to perform at a rally in support of the upcoming Ukraine referendum on March 13, 2014 in Yalta. Getty Images
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Models backstage at the Red Beard show during MBFWI presented by American Express Fall/Winter 2014 on March 13, 2014 in Istanbul, Turkey.
Models blow kisses backstage at the Red Beard show on March 13, 2014 in Istanbul, Turkey. Getty Images
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Taronga Zoo is celebrating the successful birth of its first Goodfellows Tree Kangaroo joey in more than 20 years. Zookeepers have only just begun seeing her peeking out from first-time mother, Qwikilas, pouch after she was born in September last year.
Taronga Zoo in Sydney Australia shows off the first Goodfellows Tree Kangaroo joey born in more than 20 years. Getty Images
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A man rows his boat on the Siak River amid haze from forest fires in Pekanbaru, Riau province, Indonesia, Friday, March 14, 2014.
A man rows his boat on the Siak River amid haze from forest fires in Pekanbaru, Indonesia, on March 14, 2014. AP Photo
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Firefighters continue searching for survivors of the Harlem building blast.
Firefighters continue searching for survivors of the Harlem building blast. AP Photo
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Passengers evacuate US Airways Flight 1702 after the pilot was forced to abort takeoff shortly after 6 p.m., after a tire on the plane's front landing gear blew out, Thursday, March 13, 2014, in Philadelphia.
Passengers evacuate US Airways Flight 1702 after an aborted takeoff on March 13 in Philadelphia. A tire on the plane’s front landing gear blew out. AP Photo
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Evan Strong of United States celebrates his victory in the men's para snowboard cross, standing event at the 2014 Winter Paralympics in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
Evan Strong of United States basks in his victory in the men’s para snowboard cross, standing event at the 2014 Winter Paralympics in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. AP Photo
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University students hold a candlelight vigil for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in Yangzhou, China.
University students hold a candlelight vigil for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in Yangzhou, China. AP Photo
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A Monarch butterfly drinks butterfly food at the Butterflies In Bloom exhibit in Dow Gardens in Midland, Mich.
A Monarch butterfly drinks butterfly food at the Butterflies In Bloom exhibit in Dow Gardens in Midland, Mich. AP Photo
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Katie Hearn, Heidelberg Project marketing coordinator, left, lights a candle for Kobe Jones, 12, during a vigil at the site of the latest fire at the Heidelberg Project in Detroit, Thursday, March 13, 2014.
Katie Hearn, Heidelberg Project marketing coordinator, left, lights a candle for Kobe Jones, 12, during a vigil at the site of the latest fire at the Heidelberg Project in Detroit. AP Photo
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A Hindu widow rests after celebrating Holi at the Meera Sahbhagini Ashram in Vrindavan, India.
A Hindu widow rests after celebrating Holi at the Meera Sahbhagini Ashram in Vrindavan, India. AP Photo
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Bahraini anti-government protesters burn representations of the flag of Gulf countries' Peninsula Shield forces, during a protest in Malkiya, Bahrain.
Bahraini anti-government protesters burn representations of the flag of Gulf countries’ Peninsula Shield forces, during a protest in Malkiya, Bahrain. AP Photo
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An Afghan refugee child sits on the ground on the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan.
An Afghan refugee child sits on the ground on the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan. AP Photo
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Members of the Crimean self defense forces cast shadows on the pavement at the main railway station in Simferopol, Ukraine
Members of the Crimean self defense forces cast shadows on the pavement at the main railway station in Simferopol, Ukraine. AP Photo
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South Koreans participate in a civil defense exercise. Getty Images
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Severin Freund of Germany competes during the second round of the Ski Flying World Championship in Harrachov March 14, 2014.
Severin Freund competes during the second round of the Ski Flying World Championship in Harrachov, Germany. Reuters
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A waitress prepares green beers during St. Patrick's Day celebrations at Sheraton Hotel on March 14, 2014 in Surabaya, Indonesia.
A waiter preps green beer ahead of St. Patrick’s Day festivities at the Sheraton Hotel in Surabaya, Indonesia. Getty Images
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