Nearly seven years after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans is now the fastest-growing major city in the U.S., according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The population of the Big Easy grew nearly 5% from April 2010 to July …
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Colorado Movie Theater Shooting: Remembering the Victims
12 people were fatally shot in the rampage in Aurora, Colo. Here, they are remembered by their loved ones
Jessica Ghawi, Colorado Victim, Was Nearly Killed in June Toronto Shooting
Jessica Ghawi, who was shot and killed on Friday at an Aurora, Colo. movie theater, narrowly escaped a different massacre just last month.
While visiting Toronto last month, the 24-year-old was nearly caught in the Eaton …
Culture Icons: The Portraits of Yousuf Karsh
Yousuf Karsh photographed many of the most important figures of the 20th century, from heads of state to movie stars. On the 10th anniversary of his death, TIME’s photo editors bring you a selection of some of his rare, color potraits.
Who Is James Holmes, the Aurora Shooting Suspect?
After news broke early Friday morning that at least 12 people were killed and 59 were injured in a shooting at Center 16 Movie Theaters in Aurora, Colo., during a packed midnight showing of The Dark Knight Rises, the attention …
Batman Movie Theater Shooting in Aurora, Colorado
At least 12 people have been killed and dozens injured at a midnight screening of The Dark Knight Rises in Denver. A 24-year-old man, James Holmes, was arrested nearby in possession of a rifle and handgun. Federal agents and …
600-Year-Old Bras Unearthed in Austrian Castle
You’ve probably never considered what the women of the Middle Ages wore under their massive medieval gowns. Forget the old-school, ill-fitting corset. It appears women might have slipped into something a bit more comfortable …
Romantic Mystery Couple in Proposal Photo Found After Internet-Wide Hunt
The couple, who have asked to remain anonymous, said that they weren’t actually getting engaged in the picture.
90-year-old Man Skydives for His Birthday
Former Navy pilot Lester Slate learned how to use a parachute nearly 70 years ago during World War II but he didn’t skydive until this week — on his 90th birthday. On Sunday, Slate, with the help of a tandem skydiver, jumped …
Bonnie and Clyde’s Colt Pistols Up for Auction
The famous outlaws’ weapons of choice could fetch up to $200,000 each.
WATCH: Obamas Booed After Failed ‘Kiss Cam’ Smooch, Try Again
This crowd wasn’t going to take no for an answer.
Meet the Next ‘Rightful Heir’ to the British Throne
Let the Game of Thrones begin!