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A world in light and dark: This satellite view shows where electric lights are in high usage.

Bill Gates Calls For 'Energy Miracle' In 15 Years. Do Experts Agree?

Yes and no. They definitely want a miracle to bring clean, cheap power to the powerless — only a lot sooner.

People ride a horse and carriage at sunset in Isfahan's UNESCO-listed central square on June 2, 2014 in Isfahan, Iran. Isfahan, with its immense mosques, picturesque bridges and ancient bazaar, is a virtual living museum of Iranian traditional culture, and is Iran's top tourist destination.

Amid Uncertainty, Iranians Hope For Economic Reforms

Iranians are hoping the recent election of more reformers to parliament will help improve the economy.

Students Across U.S. Take New SAT A) Saturday B) Sunday C) None Of The Above

The correct answer is A — but under the redesigned entrance exam, there's no penalty for guessing, so no worries if you got it wrong. You can try your hand at a few sample questions from the new test.

Fans of Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan celebrate after a goal against Chongqing Lifan on June 28, 2015.

Time, Money, Ambition: Inside China's Bid For Global Soccer Power

China's Super League is signing international stars for huge sums. Given government interest, investor enthusiasm and an enormous potential fan base, could Chinese soccer be the sport's next force?

Actress Sally Field attends the premiere of "Hello, My Name Is Doris" during the 2015 SXSW Festival last March.

On Verge Of 70, Sally Field Navigates Aging In The Spotlight

The actress' latest role in "Hello, My Name is Doris" hits close to home: "The story really is a coming of age — of a woman of age." As for Fields, she welcomes the stages of old age with openness.

Photographer Robin Hammond traveled the world and gathered stories and photos from LGBT people who live in countries where their love is illegal.

When Falling In Love Can Put Your Life In Danger

Photographer Robin Hammond has started "Where Love Is Illegal," an online haven for LGBT couples to share their stories.

A Place For LGBT People To Tell How They Faced Hate – And Survived

Photographer Robin Hammond has started "Where Love Is Illegal," an online haven for LGBT people to share stories of hope amid persecution.

Turkish Courts Assign New Management To Opposition Newspaper

A court in Istanbul has ordered the Zaman newspaper, one of the few remaining opposition media outlets, to replace its leadership with court appointees.

San Diego Unified School District Superintendent Cindy Marten speaks at a press conference about a Lincoln High School brawl, March 4, 2016.

Superintendent Says No Expulsions After Lincoln High School Fight

Superintendent Cindy Marten says San Diego Unified School District is committed to a restorative justice approach, after a brawl involving students and a campus police officer.

Zika Isn't The Only Outbreak; Nigeria Struggles To Rein In Lassa Fever

Spread mainly by rodents, Lassa is a perennial but small problem. Yet a current outbreak has claimed over 100 lives and is proving difficult to quash.

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