Pictures of the Week: February 8 – February 15
From The Pope’s resignation and murder charges for Oscar Pistorius to carnival celebrations in Rio and a meteorite hitting Earth, TIME presents the best images of the week.
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Sections
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Closeup»
The best pictures of the week from the news and our exclusive assignments. -
In Progress»
An exclusive look at new work from around the world. -
Man on the Wire»
Our own photo editors take a closer look at the latest news photos you might not have seen. -
Out There»
The latest news on exhibits, books, and innovative uses of images shaping our visual culture. -
Photo Essay»
The latest photo stories and multimedia projects from TIME's contributors. -
Profile»
In depth interviews with leading image makers. -
The Backstory»
The stories behind the image from subjects and photographers. -
Toolbox»
Exploring cutting-edge technology in photography and video. -
365»
A look back at the year, one picture a day. -
Photojournalism Links
Hosted by TIME's Mikko Takkunen, Photojournalismlinks is a collection of the most interesting photojournalism and documentary from across the web.
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The Guide: May 2013
LightBox presents a new monthly feature, The Guide, bringing you May's best books, exhibitions and ways to experience photography beyond the web from around the world.
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From LIFE.com
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Fighting Teen Pregnancy: Portrait of a Radical High School Program, 1971
Photos from a 1971 LIFE magazine story on teen pregnancy, "Help for High School Mothers," chronicling the lives of teen moms and moms-to-be.
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TIME.com Photos
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India Scorched by Blistering Heatwave
A blistering heatwave has hit stretches of India, with temperatures reaching 45 degrees celsius, or 113 degrees Fahrenheit. Ahead of the seasonal monsoon rains, millions are now looking for ways to cool off. -
Tornado Flattens Suburb Outside Oklahoma City, Kills Dozens
Violent winds destroyed homes, businesses and schools in Moore, Oklahoma, on Monday, leaving its residents reeling. -
David Beckham Announces Retirement
The former Manchester United and England soccer captain calls it a day at the age of 38. He's the only English player to have won championships in four countries, and helped raise the profile of the sport in America by playing for the LA Galaxy. -
Syria's Slow-Motion Civil War
Nearly two years ago, Arab Spring-inspired protests kicked off in the Syrian town of Dara'a. The uprising met a brutal response, one that few observers could have anticipated would blow up into a far wider rebellion.
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