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iReporter JoeyMac1983

Apr 12, 2012 10:47 a.m. EDT

Shuttle Discovery makes final flight

Started by iReporter icharles1 + 53 other iReporters

The shuttle Discovery made the last flight of its career, marking the end of the U.S. space shuttle program. iReporters and CNNers collaborated with NASA and the Smithsonian to track the shuttle on its journey from Kennedy Space Center in Florida to the National Air and Space Museum near Washington, D.C. Check it out »

iReporter respier

Mar 21, 2012 9:20 p.m. EDT

Trayvon Martin shooting

Started by iReporter respier + 43 other iReporters

In February, 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was shot and killed while walking home in Sanford, Florida. The incident sparked nationwide conversations, debates and rallies about whether race played a role in his death, all of which were covered by iReporters. Check it out »

iReporter cnnsxsw

Mar 2, 2012 5:03 p.m. EST

South by Southwest 2012

Started by iReporter cnnsxsw + 43 other iReporters

In March, the streets of Austin, Texas, play host to the legions of techies, film buffs, and music fans who attend South by Southwest. iReporters helped tell the story of SXSW, from photo updates to the latest buzz. Check it out »

iReporter Netto

Feb 29, 2012 12:19 a.m. EST

Leap day around the world

Started by iReporter Netto + 33 other iReporters

Leap day is the extra day added at the end of February once every four years, so we had to celebrate! CNN iReport challenged people around the world to take a leap and capture it on camera. Check it out »

iReporter Omamuli77

Jan 3, 2012 1:12 a.m. EST

Occupy Nigeria

Started by iReporter Omamuli77 + 23 other iReporters

On January 1, the Nigerian government ended a national fuel subsidy. The decision caused fuel prices to more than double and sparked a wave of protests and strikes across the country. iReporters were our eyes into the unrest. Check it out »

iReporter HJSchwab

Dec 31, 2011 3:56 p.m. EST

New Year's 2012

Started by iReporter sjunat55 + 55 other iReporters

The world kicked off the arrival of 2012 with fireworks, parties and revelry. See how cities across the globe rang in the new year. Check it out »

iReporter genetaylorNY

Sep 25, 2011 7:55 p.m. EST

Occupy Wall Street protests

Started by iReporter jamiewilson + 13 other iReporters

The spirited and leaderless Occupy Wall Street protests have gained momentum as hundreds of people across the United States join the cause. Are you part of the demonstrations? Share your story. Check it out »

iReporter Emil1234

Aug. 23, 2011 3:16 p.m. EST

East Coast earthquake

Started by iReporter omekongo + 53 other iReporters

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 struck August 23 near Richmond, Virginia, and sent shock waves up and down the East Coast. iReporters all over the coast reported the felt the quake. Explore the instant reactions across the country. Check it out »

iReporter autumnhues22

Aug 21, 2011 4:32 p.m. EST

Hurricane Irene

Started by iReporter TwiddyOBX + 18 other iReporters

Hurricane Irene rolled over the Bahamas and is threatening much of the United States' East Coast in the coming days, from the Carolinas northward through the northeast. Are you experiencing the hurricane? Share your story. Check it out »

iReporter AmyFreeborn

Aug. 9, 2011 12:33 p.m. EST

London riots

Started by iReporter kevt + 33 other iReporters

More than 1,900 people were arrested in the London riots that ensued after a protest over the death of a local man, Mark Duggan, was shot by police. Explore photos and stories from the UK cities were rioting occurred. Check it out »

iReporter CjSarratt

May 27, 2011 12:49 a.m. EST

Joplin tornado

Started by iReporter clpatton + 39 other iReporters

A tornado swept through Joplin, Missouri, on May 22, destroying neighborhoods and killing more than 140 people. Explore eyewitness perspectives from the storm. Check it out »

iReporter gipper26

May 5, 2011 11:49 a.m. EST

Mississippi River flooding

Started by iReporter Robert DOC Icenogle + 19 other iReporters

Several states in the Midwest and South waged war against historic flooding near the Mississippi River. Were you affected by the flooding? Share your images and stories. Check it out »

iReporter pesavento

May 2, 2011 7:24 a.m. EST

Bin Laden death

Started by CNN + 33 other iReporters

Almost immediately following the announcement of Osama bin Laden's death, people reacted across the world, whether through raucous celebrations or quiet reflections. Add your perspective to the story. Check it out »

iReporter JoshSpurgin

May 2, 2011 8:56 a.m. EST

Southern storms

Started by iReporter DanReports + 132 other iReporters

A powerful storm system unleashed a swarm of tornadoes across the Southern United States. The death toll is estimated to be in the hundreds - one of the deadliest tornado outbreaks in decades. Have you been impacted by the storms? Share your story. Check it out »

iReporter ToriaT

April 22, 2011 3:18 p.m. EST

Royal Wedding

Started by iReporter Kevin Taverner, CNN + 43 other iReporters

Prince William and Kate Middleton tied the knot on April 29 at Westminster Abbey in London, in a fairytale event that was watched on television by hundreds of millions worldwide. See how iReporters celebrated across the world. Check it out »

iReporter RemoCamerota

April 27, 2011 8:56 a.m. EST

Japan earthquake

Started by iReporter Chris Postnikoff + 184 other iReporters

A 9.0-magnitude earthquake hit northern Japan on March 11, 2011, triggering tsunamis that caused widespread devastation and crippled a nuclear power plant. If you're in an affected area, share your view of the aftermath and be part of CNN's coverage of the disaster. Check it out »

iReporter lila

March 12, 2011 10:58 a.m. EST

South by Southwest

Started by iReporter Michael Senzon, CNN + 35 other iReporters

What is it about Austin, Texas, that draws tens of thousands of music, film and interactive fans every March? CNN is sending a crew to find out, but we can't do it alone. Share your take on the magic (and craziness) of SXSW by posting an iReport, and see your story alongside CNN's. Check it out »

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