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President Obama speaks on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, at the White House about the sequester as he stands with emergency responders, a group of workers the White House says could be affected if state and local governments lose federal money as a result of budget cuts. (Associated Press)
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Russian youths launch paper lanterns in St. Petersburg. Popular in many countries, the “sky lanterns” have raised safety concerns. The state of Maryland prohibits their use. “Who’s left with cleaning up, what is in danger when they come back down, and then, who’s going to accept responsibility” are concerns, said Deputy State Fire Marshal Bruce Bouch. (Associated Press)
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**FILE** Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker addresses reporters during a press conference at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris on Feb. 7, 2012. (Associated Press)
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A meteorite contrail is seen over Chelyabinsk, Russia, on Friday, Feb. 15, 2013. A meteor streaked across the sky of above the Ural Mountains, causing sharp explosions and reportedly injuring hundreds of people, including many hurt by broken glass. (Associated Press)
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Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera says a Chinese missile frigate locked its fire-control radar on a Japanese helicopter and destroyer in January in the East China Sea. China denies the claims. (Japanese Defense Ministry via Associated Press)
