THE SUPER MOON / BIGGEST MOON OF THE YEAR

A "supermoon" rises this weekend. The biggest and brightest full moon of the year graces the sky early Sunday as our celestial neighbor swings closer to Earth than usual. While the moon will appear 14 percent larger normal, skywatchers won't be able to notice the difference with the naked eye. Still, astronomers say it's worth looking up and appreciating the cosmos.

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AIR OF THE DOG: HILARIOUS FLYING POOCHES

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PELICANS CLASH OVER FOOD

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ASTOUNDING VIEWS FROM THE TALLEST BUILDING IN THE WORLD

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CAT RIPS OFF OWN EARS DUE TO UNTREATED CANCER

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SLEEPING IN THE MOONLIGHT

With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .