Detail of the expedition depicted in a bas-relief in Deir el-Bahri temple.

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A reconstructed vessel.

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Sam Cooke (foreground) put the spirit of the black church into popular music, creating a new American sound. Charming and brazen, Cooke had a silky voice and good looks that opened doors. The singer is shown here on stage with Ed Sullivan during an appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show,” December 1, 1957.

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U.S. President Barack Obama pauses during a town hall meeting on healthcare at the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee August 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama answered questions from people on his plan for healthcare reform during the town hall.

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U.S. President Barack Obama pauses during a town hall meeting on healthcare at the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee August 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama answered questions from people on his plan for healthcare reform during the town hall.

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U.S. President Barack Obama pauses during a town hall meeting on healthcare at the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee August 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama answered questions from people on his plan for healthcare reform during the town hall.

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US President Barack Obama speaks about healthcare reform during a rally at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, September 12, 2009.

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Jeff Bridges and Maggie Gyllenhaal in "Crazy Heart"

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White-necked Jacobin

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Jeff Bridges as Bad Blake in "Crazy Heart"

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Writer-director Scott Cooper on the set of "Crazy Heart"

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An image of a man scanned by a full-body scanner, with simulated weapons. The TSA has been piloting advanced imaging technologies in airports since 2007.

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Employees at American Science and Engineering demonstrate how their full-body scanner is used.

Published on January 8, 2010