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David Guttenfelder

A commute in Thailand

This is what commuting looks like in Turkey, Brazil, Thailand and Tokyo

September 2, 2014Global Scan

Commuting is never fun, but sometimes it can be beautiful. These short videos show the beauty of some commutes in different parts of the world. That story and more in today’s Global Scan.

American artifact #115: A foot-long corn dog from the State Fair.

After 20 years abroad, an American photojournalist turns his lens homeward

September 2, 2014Arts
David Guttenfelder photographs the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan.

Stunning photos document the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan

November 25, 2013Environment

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