More than 200 people have died as a result of freezing temperatures across the continent
The pop superstar died Feb. 11, 2012, at the age of 48
A suspected terrorist strike takes place in India's capital
Demonstrators clash with police over new austerity measures
From schoolgirl to the Duchess, a look at her changing style
The Button Museum in Chicago portrays the history of American politics through the prism of a simple accessory
The American Civil War was one of the first conflicts captured by photographers. In celebration of Black History Month, TIME looks at images of African-American soldiers and their families who played myriad roles in the country's bloodiest conflict
As this year marks the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, we take a look back at the memorable moments and significant events that took place over her long and admired rule
Demonstrators braved frigid temperatures to protest Vladimir Putin's efforts to return for a third term as President
Demonstrations across the country are intensifying, rattling the rule of Bashar Assad
Over 6 ft. (1.8 m) of snow carpeted the Rocky Mountains and canceled at least 600 flights in Denver
Millions are affected by the country's worst dry spell in seven decades
A photo highlight reel from the sportsweekly's 46 years of coverage
From high art to full-blown kitsch, imitations of Leonardo Da Vinci's masterpiece
As many as 150,000 nonnative snakes are believed to be crawling through the Everglades, resulting in a ban on importation and interstate transportation of the species.
Oakland police used tear gas and "flash" grenades on rowdy protesters, arresting more than 300
When the action wanes, stars take to the stage for the year's largest television audience
The Costa Concordia hits coastal rocks near Tuscany, leaving at least 16 dead and dozens missing
A look at the 20 stadiums that have hosted the NFL championship game
A gallery of 20 of the world's most illustrious personalities, as skewered by Simpsons creator Matt Groening
Serbian Novak Djokovic and Victoria Azarenka from Belarus take home big wins in the first Grand Slam tournament of 2012
Hundreds join together at a memorial ceremony following the death of Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno, who passed away on Jan. 22, 2012
A look at Jack the Dripper's life and art, much of which was made in his East Hampton studio.
From her arm-baring dresses to her colorful cardigans, a look at the First Lady's groundbreaking style
By Feifei Sun and Yumi Goto
On the eve of her resignation, the Arizona Representative attends President Obama's State of the Union address