NM man who pulled own tooth while in solitary confinement for drunk driving is awarded $22M

"He entered this facility with overt symptoms of mental depression," said civil rights attorney Matt Coyte, "But that's not the issue. ... He was stuck in a 6-foot-by-11-foot cell with a concrete bench for a bed. And he sat in that cell.

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Kyrgyzstan prisoners sew lips together, cut themselves, to protest conditions

More than 1,300 Kyrgyz prisoners have sewn their lips together as part of an ongoing protest at poor living conditions, say officials.

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Sri Lanka donates eyes to the world

At 10:25 a.m., a dark brown eye was removed from a man whose lids had closed for the last time. Five hours later, the orb was staring up at the ceiling from a stainless steel tray in an operating room with two blind patients — both waiting to give it a second life. S.P.D.

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Santorum "glitter-bombed" at South Carolina Republican primary

Members of Occupy Charleston "glitter-bombed" Rick Santorum at the tail end of his speech here at the Citadel tonight.The occupiers, mostly College of Charleston students, shouted "Occupy!" and threw green glitter in the direction of the podium.

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Yesterday's snow followed by freezing rain in Seattle and rest of Pacific Northwest

Related Content: Story: Ice shuts Seattle airport, 200,000 lose power Child drowns, mom presumed dead in Northwest storm 100-mph gusts stop search for overdue Rainier climbers, hikers

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Craftsmen use molten bronze, hammers, to create Screen Actors Guild Awards

Related Content: 2012 Screen Actors Guild Awards nominees list Follow @msnbc_pictures

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Russian Orthodox Christians celebrate Epiphany by jumping into freezing water

People believe that dipping into blessed waters during the holiday of Epiphany strengthens their spirit and body.For some reason, I never get tired of looking at images of people jumping into ice water - it's got to be such a shocking experience.  I've been in water so cold  …

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Metropolitan Police and the Royal Marines perform security exercises in preparation for London Olympics

According to The Mirror, about 50 marine police officers in rigid inflatables and fast response boats were joined by up to 100 military personnel and a Lynx Navy helicopter for the familiarization exercises.

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History through the lens of today: Introduction

Photojournalist Andrew Lichtenstein is documenting sites important to America's past, with the idea that what he finds there reflects on what's important to people in the present.

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Grave Digger soars to victory in USNHRA Monster Jam in Tacoma, Washington

Seeing a 12,000 pound truck powered by a 1,500 horsepower engine fly this high through the air is worth putting on your bucket list.  Grave Digger's freestyle performance was the closing act at Monster Jam on Saturday, and it brought the house down.

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Take a look inside Facebook's new headquarters in Menlo Park, California

Looks like good work, if you can get it. msnbc.com on Facebook Follow @msnbc_pictures

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Mainland Chinese wait all night outside Apple store for release of iPhone 4S

It's interesting that the iPhone is manufactured in mainland China, but locals weren't able to buy the phone until today. Related Content:

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Iraq War's legacy: One Marine's five-year battle with PTSD

After serving four years as a Marine including two deployments to Iraq, Brian Scott Ostrom, now 27, returned home to the U.S. in 2007 with a severe case of post-traumatic stress disorder. “The most important part of my life already happened. The most devastating.

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High winds lash Blackpool, England

This image has a very pleasing combination of shapes, textures and movement. The couple walking along the wall help give us perspective and add to the overall sense of motion. Follow @msnbc_pictures

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Spectators and athletes brave heavy snowfall at the IBU Biathlon World Cup in Oberhof, Germany

Eurosport reports: Italy came from behind to snatch victory from Russia in the IBU Biathlon World Cup men’s 4x7.5km relay event in Oberhof, Germany to end a long wait for a relay win. It was Italy's first victory in a men's relay since 1993.

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Chopper pilot drops coffee cups to warn campers of suspected killer on the loose in national park

Imagine camping with friends when suddenly your campsite is invaded by the roar of a helicopter rotor.  That's what happened to Brian Vogt and his friends on Jan.

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Passer-by shoots out window, rescues children from upside-down car in icy Utah river

Former police officer Chris Willden didn't hesitate when he realized children were trapped in an upside down car in an icy Utah river.

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Do you want butter with that? Giant bags of popcorn await crowd at World Jr. Hockey Championship in Calgary, Alberta

Suddenly that $5 bag of popcorn they sell at sporting events isn't quite so appetizing.

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Oregon Ducks and Wisconsin Badgers trade tackles, touchdowns at 2012 Rose Bowl

No. 6 Oregon and No. 9 Wisconsin combined for the highest-scoring first half 28-28 in Rose Bowl history on Monday. They also combined for 637 yards from scrimmage. Read about the game here.   Follow @msnbc_pictures

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Huge boulder falls, blocks entrance to Yellowstone National Park

This photo has a certain timeless quality to it.  I imagine it will be hanging on the wall of a Yellowstone lodge or ranger station for years to come. Follow @msnbc_pictures

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Holy hosiery! English woman sees face of Jesus in sock

According to Irish Central, Sarah Crane, a 38-year-old resident of Orpington in Kent, told British newspapers that she was stunned when the image of Jesus stared back at her from her laundry line.“I called my boyfriend over straight away - we could both clearly see the face …

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Iraqi voices: Corruption in high places costs widow everything

Editor's note: Photojournalist Kael Alford spent 10 months covering the invasion of Iraq and its immediate aftermath in 2003-2004. She returned this summer to see what has and hasn’t changed as the U.S.

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Iraqi voices: For 'the Sheik,' U.S. pullout is cause for alarm

Editor's note: Photojournalist Kael Alford spent 10 months covering the invasion of Iraq and its immediate aftermath in 2003-2004. She returned this summer to see what has and hasn’t changed as the U.S.

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Iraqi voices: Colonel helped with the surge, then his past came calling

Editor's note: Photojournalist Kael Alford spent 10 months covering the invasion of Iraq and its immediate aftermath in 2003-2004. She returned this summer to see what has and hasn’t changed as the U.S.

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