A performer from the Portela samba school parades during carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) Photo by Silvia Izquierdo
The Alaska Volcano Observatory says Pavlof Volcano has released ash plumes as high as 22,000 feet. Clouds obscured the volcano Monday, but scientists say seismic instruments at the volcano 625 miles southwest of Anchorage show continuing tremors. View the photo gallery >
Chart topping musicians and a stars hit the red carpet for the Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, May 19, 2013 in Las Vegas. View the photo gallery >
The first Copper River Salmon of the year arrived at Sea-Tac Airport Friday, and the rush is on to get it to your favorite restaurant and fish market. But is this all just hype?
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