New Year's 2012
The world kicked off the arrival of 2012 with fireworks, parties and revelry. See how cities across the globe rang in the new year.
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Occupy Wall Street protests
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.
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East Coast earthquake
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.
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Hurricane Irene
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.
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London riots
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.
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Joplin tornado
A tornado swept through Joplin, Missouri, on May 22, destroying neighborhoods and killing more than 140 people.
Explore eyewitness perspectives from the storm.
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Mississippi River flooding
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.
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Bin Laden death
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.
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Southern storms
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.
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Royal Wedding
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.
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Japan earthquake
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.
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South by Southwest
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.
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