Remembering the first black South African president Nelson Mandela, winter weather falls across the US, holiday festivals light up the world and more in today’s daily brief.
Soldiers patrol the streets of Bangui, people walk by a giant Christmas ball in France, an arena in Mexico is evacuated after a transformer burns and spreads smoke, and more in today’s daily brief.
Thai riot police and anti-government protesters embrace instead of clash, a nativity scene held outside the Supreme Court celebrates the first amendment, Santa Claus dives with a stingray and more in today’s daily brief.
EU integration protest, garment factory fire, World AIDS Day sand sculpture and more
The Kew Royal Botanical Gardens are lit up in green, protests take place in Ukraine, a replica Eiffel Tower is built in Greece and more in today’s daily brief.
Troubled turkey, baby bonobo, Taylor Swift, Jon Bon Jovi and Prince William sing, Kim Jong-Un impersonator and more in today’s daily brief.
Brazilian Miss Pole Dance South America competition, war-torn Afghanistan still facing poverty and unemployment and more in today’s daily brief.
Lego art in Belgium, Indonesian volcano continues to spew and Central Americans protest violence against women in today’s daily brief.
Japanese shoemakers challenge world shoe-polishing record, the state of China’s economy and more in today’s daily brief.
Rebuilding the Philippines after the typhoon, the opening ceremony of the Tazaungdaing Lighting Festival, a fire in Mumbai and more in today’s daily brief.
Vintage holiday photos
Baltimore drone photography duo
Balto. Co. light displays
Baltimore Ravens rough cut
Saying goodbye to Nelson Mandela
Snow blankets Cairo
Recreating photos
Series: Linda's Journey
24 ways to see Oriole Park
Best of: Grand Prix of Baltimore
Honfest 2013 Photobooth
Hidden Maryland series
Gettysburg 150th anniversary
Inside Burning Man 2013
NY Comic Con
Double Exposure series