Boston Marathon Bombings
After a set of twin explosions struck near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, iReporters shared their stories of the tragedy and the aftermath.
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Massive blizzard slams Northeast
As a blizzard roared through the Northeast dumping a few feet of snow, iReporters documented everything from serene landscapes to post-snow clean-up efforts.
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Tributes for Newtown
Twenty children and six adults were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, on December 14, 2012. iReporters all over the world showed us how they honored the lives that were lost.
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'I Voted' Election 2012
We invited iReporters to take a photo wearing their "I Voted" sticker on Election Day, and received submissions from all 50 states and Washington D.C.
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Superstorm Sandy wreaks havoc
Hurricane Sandy disrupted the lives of millions of people when it turned toward the Northeast United States and morphed into a superstorm. The storm caused flooding, storm surges, wind damage, power outages and snowstorms in some mid-Atlantic states. iReporters documented the wide-ranging impacts.
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Hello fall, hello spring
September 22, 2012, marked the start of autumn in the northern hemisphere and the start of spring in the southern hemisphere. iReporters around the world documented the equinox through mobile photography.
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Inside the Democratic National Convention
iReporters shared their on-the ground views and reactions of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Inside the Republican National Convention
iReporters shared their intimate views of the parties and politics of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida.
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Isaac soaks the Gulf Coast
iReporters across the Gulf Coast region sharing photos, videos and stories of the storm's impact.
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Olympic sights and sounds
London pulled out all the stops to host a spectacular 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games, with thousands of athletes and tourists
arriving in the UK capital for the largest event the city has hosted in generations. iReporters sent in their pictures and videos.
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Western wildfires
Wildfires in U.S. states from Colorado to California have caused millions of dollars worth of damage, destroyed homes and businesses,
and consumed acres of land. iReporters documented their spread and aftermath.
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Venus in transit
Stargazers all over the world watched in awe as the planet Venus crossed between the Earth and the sun, appearing as a tiny black dot
moving across the face of the sun. Red, orange, yellow and even green sun photos created a rainbow of iReports.
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Shuttle Discovery makes final flight
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.
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Trayvon Martin shooting
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.
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South by Southwest 2012
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.
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Leap day around the world
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.
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Occupy Nigeria
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.
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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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