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The Korolev Crater in the northern lowlands of Mars is nearly 51 miles across and filled with ice. The photo was created from several images captured by the Mars Express spacecraft as it orbited the planet in April.

Huge Martian Crater 'Korolev' Appears Topped With Miles Of Pristine Snow

The European Space Agency's new images show a 51-mile-wide ice-filled depression in the surface of Mars caused by the impact of a meteorite or other celestial body.

The U.S. has returned to an alarming height in new coronavirus cases, topping 70,000 for the first time since July. Here, people watch a movie curated by the Tribeca Film Festival in socially distant pods, as New York City continues its effort to reopen following restrictions imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus.

U.S. Tops 70,000 Coronavirus Cases In 1 Day — Heights Not Seen Since July

U.S. cases have been rising sharply since the middle of September, when the daily rate was hovering around 40,000 cases.

With little space left at Nossa Senhora Aparecida cemetery in Manaus, Brazil, graves of COVID-19 victims line a street, seen in an aerial photo taken on Thursday as the country passed 400,000 virus deaths.

Brazil's COVID-19 Deaths Top 400,000 Amid Fears Of Worsening Crisis

Daily death tolls have dropped, but experts are wary of another surge. President Jair Bolsonaro, amid a Senate probe into the country's pandemic response, continues to attack health measures.

Sen. Charles Schumer of New York stands a podium March 3 as Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada looks on. Reid is backing Schumer to be his replacement as Democratic leader.

What Reid Endorsing Schumer As Top Democrat Means

Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid is not seeking re-election in 2016, but he is leaving no room for a leadership fight. He's throwing his support to his top lieutenant and message maestro.

Tanzanian President John Magufuli canceled Independence Day celebrations and ordered a national day of cleanup instead. He picked up trash outside the State House during the Dec. 9 event.

This Politician's Philosophy: No Perks For You

John Magufuli, the new president of Tanzania, aims to cut over-the-top government spending and improve services. Opponents hope he fizzles out.

The massive crack first opened up in the Larsen C ice shelf back in 2014; by the end of last week, a roughly 3-mile sliver of ice was all that connected the iceberg to the shelf.

Massive Iceberg Breaks Free In Antarctica

Scientists say the iceberg is one of the largest seen by satellites. But the full implications of its separation off remain to be seen.

Top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine William Taylor waits to testify before the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday.

READ: Taylor Reveals New Trump Phone Call On 'Investigations' In Opening Statement

In public testimony, the top diplomat for the U.S. in Ukraine described a conversation, heard by a member of his staff, between the president and Gordon Sondland, the U.S. ambassador to the EU.

Scottie Scheffler celebrates winning the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday in Augusta, Georgia.

Scottie Scheffler wins the Masters while Tiger Woods finishes 47th

Scheffler ended up finishing three shots over Rory McIlroy to win his first major championship.

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Wash., speaks during a hearing on June 4, 2020.

GOP Rep. Herrera Beutler, who voted to impeach Trump, is ousted in Wash. primary

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler was narrowly edged out of a spot in November's general election by Joe Kent, a Trump-backed opponent.

Vice President Harris speaks at the Munich Security Conference in Germany on Saturday. Speaking about Russia's actions in Ukraine, she said "there is no doubt these are crimes against humanity."

The U.S. says Russian actions in Ukraine are 'crimes against humanity'

Speaking at the annual Munich Security Conference, Vice President Harris said Russian forces have been documented committing acts of murder, sexual assault, torture and deportation.

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