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May 18, 2013: Mike Califano, left, and Anthony Forgione horse around in the infield during the 138th Preakness Stakes in Baltimore.

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Obama addresses Morehouse graduates

The president gets personal about race and manhood in a speech to graduates of historically black Morehouse College.

The 2013 Billboard Music Awards

Stars float down the red carpet in Las Vegas to make their way into a performance-filled event.

The 66th Cannes Film Festival

The red carpet gets a workout as the annual international event runs through May 26.

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18 Jan Tonight's finale: A rare space sight. Most borders are invisible from orbit. This one between Egypt and Israel isn't. pic.twitter.com/MmwTf23F. Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, aboard the International Space Station, shares his photos of the world from afar via social media. (Chris Hadfield/NASA)

Outer space, tweeting Earth

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield shares photos of Earth via social media.

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 27: Abby Kulwicki of Hudson, Ohio goes for a swim in her tutu after training for 8 hours in a sweltering studio at the Washington Ballet school in Washington, DC, on Friday, July 27, 2012. Young dancers from all over the world converge on the school to learn at its summer intensive program and for a chance to join the Washington Ballet company. 'Its not the coolness, its being weightless that matters,' Kulwicki said. (Photo by Daniel C. Britt / The Washington Post)

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A Czech taxidermist’s success story

At 13, Radomir Franz knew he wanted to be a taxidermist. Now, he’s one of Europe’s most sought-after experts in the field.

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Oxbow wins and infield fun at Preakness Stakes in Baltimore

Oxbow upsets Orb in the Preakness.

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At-home visits may be the new pre-preschool

In an effort to close the achievement gap, new programs get to kids early

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Getting their sea legs in Annapolis

First-year midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy undergo sea trials.

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