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The 24 best law schools for securing federal clerkships

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Business Insider recently released its list of the 50 best law schools in the country, which focused on the institutions that lead to top jobs in the legal world.

The ranking primarily homed in on the percentage of graduates who land full-time, long-term, highly coveted jobs, which we narrowed down to two things: positions at big law firms and federal clerkships.

While not the highest-paying positions, federal clerkships allow young lawyers to make connections and can set them up for career success.  

"Clerkships offer an opportunity to work closely with a judge, learn about the inner workings of the judicial system, and hone your legal research and writing skills," Stanford Law School — which sees 26% of graduates accept federal clerkships — explains on its website. "They also provide one or two years of practical training and enable you to make valuable professional contacts in the substantive and/or geographical areas in which you hope to practice."

We culled data from the American Bar Association to find the schools that funnel the highest percentage of graduates into these positions, using overall rank on our main list as a tiebreaker. Read on to see which law schools send the most graduates to federal clerkships. 

Additional reporting by Kaitlyn Yarborough and Alexa Pipia.

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24. University of Mississippi

Location: Oxford, Mississippi

Percent of graduates securing federal clerkships: 6%

Bar passage rate: 85%

Median LSAT score: 155

Tuition at the University of Mississippi’s school of law costs only $15,036 for in-state residents, climbing up to $32,374 for non-residents. The school includes author John Grisham and Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker among its notable alumni.



23. The College of William and Mary

Location: Williamsburg, Virginia

Percent of graduates securing federal clerkships: 6%

Bar passage rate: 88%

Median LSAT score: 163

Founded in 1779, William & Mary Law School stands as the oldest law school in the US — and it’s still going strong. Fifteen percent of the class of 2015 secured jobs at big law firms with over 500 employees, and 88% passed the bar the first time around.



22. University of Georgia

Location: Athens, Georgia

Percent of graduates securing federal clerkships: 6%

Bar passage rate: 91%

Median LSAT score: 162

University of Georgia Law has excelled in international-law instruction for decades. Dean Rusk, the US secretary of state during the Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson presidential administrations, served as a professor for more than a decade and is the namesake of the school's international law center. The law school has one of the lowest annual tuition costs on our list at $37,524. 



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18 bad habits you should break in 2017 to be more productive

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Being more productive is about working smarter, not harder, and making the most of each day.

While this is no easy feat, getting more done in less time is a much more attainable goal if you're not sabotaging yourself with bad habits.

Below are 18 things you should stop doing right now to become more productive.

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Hitting the snooze button

It might feel as though pressing the snooze button in the morning gives you a little bit of extra rest to start your day, but the truth is that it does more harm than good.

That's because when you wake up, your endocrine system begins to release alertness hormones to get you ready for the day. By going back to sleep, you're slowing down this process. Plus, nine minutes doesn't give your body time to get the restorative, deep sleep it needs.



Prioritizing work over sleep

This isn't to say you should cut back on sleep.

As Arianna Huffington discusses in her sleep manifesto, "The Sleep Revolution," a good night's sleep has the power to increase productivity and happiness, lead to smarter decision-making, and unlock bigger ideas.

As Huffington explained to Business Insider, a McKinsey study showed a direct correlation between getting less sleep and workplace inefficiency. The prefrontal cortex, where the problem-solving functions of the brain are housed, is degraded if we don't get enough sleep. Working 24/7, "we now know, is the cognitive equivalent of coming to work drunk," she said.

The trick to getting enough sleep is planning ahead and powering down at a reasonable time.



Keeping your phone next to your bed

Another key to getting better sleep is not letting outside influencers impair your sleep.

The LED screens of our smartphones, tablets, and laptops, for example, give off what is called blue light, which studies have shown can damage vision and suppress production of melatonin, a hormone that helps regulate the sleep cycle.

Research also suggests that people with lower melatonin levels are more prone to be depressed.



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12 everyday stretches to stay flexible and fit at any age

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When it comes to stretching, there are a whole lot of options: from yoga, Pilates, to dance classes, each type of exercise seems to have its own system.

But what are the best everyday stretches for anyone looking to avoid sore muscles, get more flexible, andprotect his or her muscles from injuries?

We turned to Marilyn Moffat, a professor of physical therapy at New York University and author of "Age Defying Fitness," to go over some of the best basic stretches for everyone.

Remember: Don't do these stretches if they make you uncomfortable or if you have existing muscle problems. Instead, consult a physical therapist..

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First thing's first, it's important to be conscious of what you're doing with your neck. Having good posture will help you do these stretches correctly, so bring your chin back and down and make sure your neck isn't jutting out. And for the first set of stretches, take a seat.



To start, we'll go through some neck rotations. Be sure to hold each side for 30 to 60 seconds. This applies to all stretches.



The next one gets a little more complicated. Looking straight ahead, tilt your neck to the right and drape your arm so that it rests near your left ear. Your left hand will extend down toward the floor, either grabbing onto the chair or just pulling down. Repeat on the other side.



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The 25 most expensive ZIP codes in America

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The 25 most expensive ZIP codes in the US are unsurprisingly concentrated on the coasts.

Real estate listings site Property Shark recently used data from all residential transactions closed in 2016 to determine which ZIP codes across the US were most expensive for buyers.

California dominated the list with 17 cities represented, including well-known places like Beverly Hills and its famous 90210 ZIP code.

New York also claimed six spots, with pricey Hamptons favorite Sagaponack coming in at No. 1.

Only ZIP codes containing more than five sold properties were considered for the list. Property Shark helped us find listings that were close to each of the ZIP codes' median sales price. Check out the full list below:

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25. 95030: Los Gatos, California

Median sale price: $2,180,000

This two-bedroom, two-bathroom Los Gatos home will run you around $2.3 million, but it comes complete with hardwood floors, a detached guest house, and four private acres of wooded land. 



24. 94123: San Francisco

Median sale price: $2,210,000

In San Francisco, $2.27 million will get you a home like this one, which packs three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, a wood burning fireplace, stainless steel appliances, and a formal dining room into 1,900 square feet. 



23. 94306: Palo Alto, California

Median sale price: $2,227,500

This three-level home in Palo Alto, on the market for $2.25 million, features quartz countertops, abundant natural light, and a fenced-in patio. 



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Here's when all of your favorite shows are coming back to TV in the new year

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The year is coming to an end, and it's almost time for the midseason return of some TV favorites. 

While popular shows like "This is Us" and "The Walking Dead" will be coming back from their midseason breaks, old favorites, like "Sherlock," will be back for brand new seasons.

Some shows have yet to go on a hiatus with later return dates and others haven't been announced yet. We'll continue to update this list as more information becomes available. 

But for now, here are the returning dates for the midseason.

January 1: "Sherlock" (PBS) 9 p.m.



January 1: "Conviction" (ABC) 10 p.m.



January 2: "The Bachelor" (ABC) 8 p.m.

One of the show's biggest villains, Nick Viall will be the new Bachelor. You can read more about the 30 women looking for love this season here.



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An 'Avatar'-themed park is coming to Disney World next summer — here's how it will look

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Next summer, the long-awaited "Avatar"-themed park, Pandora, will open at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

"Pandora: The World of Avatar," which will be in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, will take fans to the home of the Na’vi world introduced in James Cameron’s 2009 movie “Avatar.”

Christmas Day, Disney released a new video showing off more of the park’s development.

We've rounded up everything we know about the upcoming park. Keep reading to take a peek at how Pandora will look when it opens in 2017.

Construction first began on the Avatar-inspired land at Disney World in 2014.

Source: Disney Parks



It's being designed by Disney Imagineers and director James Cameron's Lightstorm Entertainment.



In February 2015, Disney Parks showed off the first concept art for the park which will transform Disney's Animal Kingdom into the world of Pandora.



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GOLDMAN SACHS: 4 key transitions we’re watching in 2017

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As 2016 draws to a close, Goldman Sachs' asset management division has come out with its outlook for the global economy and markets in 2017.

The firm sounded optimistic about a recovery in global growth rates, expecting a continuation of a long cycle of economic expansion into 2017. "We think growth is poised to broaden out to more countries, with the global economy drawing on more sources of strength than at any point since 2010," the outlook said.

Also, flagging the elevated valuations of traditional securities, Goldman recommended "broadening exposure beyond conventional stocks and bonds."

In particular, the firm spotted 4 economic transitions to watch out in 2017 with specific signposts. We list them below, along with commentary from the Goldman Sachs outlook.

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1. Globalism to Populism

"The biggest transition in the current environment is a shift away from the dominant trend of globalism, which brought increased cross-border flows of goods and people. After years of slow economic growth and rising wealth inequality, support for parties with more populist messages—often focused on easier fiscal policy, immigration reform and/or protectionist trade policy—has been rising steadily over the past few years.

Populism claimed two major victories in 2016 with Britain’s decision to leave the European Union and the election of Donald Trump as president of the United States. In 2017, we will be closely monitoring the strength of the populist trend given its potential to impact Europe and the increased likelihood of more protectionist trade policies."



2. Stagnation to Inflation

"We have already seen a shift from an outlook plagued by low inflation and nominal growth to higher expectations for both. In 2017, we expect concerns around potential secular stagnation to give way to a more inflationary paradigm in the US.

With tightening labor markets, a boost from energy price-related base effects and a potentially more inflationary fiscal outlook, prices and inflation expectations have already risen markedly from lows."



3. Monetary to Fiscal Policy

"We see monetary policy divergence reaching a new extreme in the year ahead. We think the Fed is likely to hike interest rates at least twice, while the European Central Bank (ECB) and Bank of Japan (BoJ) stretch further toward the limits of their easing ability.

With growth still struggling on both sides of the Atlantic, the focus for stimulus is shifting toward fiscal spending, both as a backlash against years of painful austerity and in recognition of a need for infrastructure upgrades. This transition is important to watch as it could provide a better policy mix to support growth and corporate earnings, or it could drive debt and inflation sharply higher and spark more volatility in developed or emerging market assets."



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The most expensive housing market in every state

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Coldwell Banker recently released its annual Home Listing Report, which ranks the most expensive places to purchase homes in America.

Though California dominated the overall rankings, expensive homes dot the entire country. Business Insider pulled the top ranking city in each state from the report, which range from average listing prices of over $1 million in California and Connecticut to those coming in under $300,000 in places such as Arkansas and Kentucky.

To determine the most expensive cities, Coldwell Banker analyzed the average listing price of more than 50,000 four-bedroom, two-bathroom homes for the period between January 2016 and June 2016. The ranking covered 2,168 markets across the US, excluding any with fewer than 10 listings. Note that just as prices vary by location, the size of these homes can vary significantly by market as well. 

Read on to see where to find the most expensive housing market in your state.

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ALABAMA: Fairhope

Population: 18,730

Average cost of a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house: $359,633

Median household income: $58,767



ALASKA: Anchorage

Population: 298,695

Average cost of a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house: $378,686

Median household income: $78,121



ARIZONA: Scottsdale

Population: 236,839

Average cost of a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house: $530,372

Median household income: $72,455



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5 hidden PlayStation 4 features only power users know about

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The PlayStation 4 is an incredible console, but its countless menus can be confusing, especially when all you really want to do is get in there and start playing some games.

Here are five hidden features that will make using your PS4 a heck of a lot easier.

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1. Using the controller's light bar for motion-controlled typing



Flicking the thumbstick left and right to type your login information is annoying and inefficient. But did you know you can use motion controls to make typing a lot easier?

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When a keyboard pops up, click the right thumbstick down to enable motion controls.



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14 charts that should restore your faith in humanity

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If you're feeling down about 2016, maybe a look at the data can help.

Over at the site Our World in Data, economist Max Roser has been putting together a compendium of charts and briefs that reveal  the state of our world.

Roser's data tell an uplifting story. The world is the safest, richest, most connected, and most highly-educated it's ever been.

Here are some of the most uplifting charts to carry your spirits into the new year.

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Life expectancy is one of the most visible signs of humanity's progress. Thanks largely to safer childbirth practices, the average age in many countries has shot up from 40 years in 1838 to over 80 years today.

 



Child mortality rates have fallen considerably within the last 150 years, particularly as doctors improved their delivery procedures and vaccines began limiting the risk of fatal disease.

 



The world is collectively getting richer. While roughly 1.3 billion people still live in extreme poverty, quality of life is rising for billions more.

 



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THE FUTURE OF RETAIL 2016 [SLIDE DECK]

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The retail industry is on the cusp of a fundamental transformation driven by digital technologies. And as retailers adapt to the digital age, the line between physical and digital commerce is becoming increasingly blurred.

BI Intelligence has created a slide deck exploring the most disruptive trends in e-commerce.  Access the full deck now for free by clicking here.

Some of the topics covered include:

  • The size of the retail and e-commerce markets.
  • The breakdown of e-commerce sales by product category.
  • How legacy retailers are adapting to digital.
  • Which e-commerce companies are leading the way.
  • What omnichannel strategies retail companies are adopting.
  • And much more.

The companies mentioned in this year's presentation include:  Sports Authority, Amazon, Best Buy, Apple, Wayfair, Target, Dollar Shave Club, Instacart, Walmart, CVS, and Sam's Club.

Below are 8 sample slides from the 65-page deck.  Want the full deck? Access it here for FREE >>

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19 signs you're a functioning adult — even if it doesn't feel like it

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If you're waiting for a certificate from the government that says, "Congratulations: You are officially an adult," we are sorry to tell you that you will be waiting forever.

But fear not! There are plenty of ways to know if you're a real, live adult — beyond the fact that you've stopped growing and found a gray hair on your head. 

We've rounded up 19 non-obvious signs that you're no longer a kid, based on the Quora thread "What are some of the most useful skills to know?" as well as scientific research and expert opinion.

We can't promise we've outlined every sign that you've made the Great Transition, but if you've mastered most of these skills, you definitely deserve that certificate.

SEE ALSO: 10 life skills every young professional should have

1. You accept feedback gracefully

Remember when your teacher would comment on your report card, "Dan frequently calls out in class," or "Sally has difficulty sharing with classmates," and you'd read it and have the urge to shout back, "DO NOT"?

If you've managed to curb that impulse, good job! Because if you haven't, and you're in a performance review with your boss, you just might get fired.

"For most of us it is hard to hear how we made a mistake or could have done something better,"writes Quora user Pedram Keyani.

"An amazing skill (which you can learn through practice) is to set aside your emotional response in the moment and focus on the information presented to you. Some of it will be valid and some of it invalid but let your brain decide that, not your ego."

Depending on what kind of feedback you're receiving, there are different strategies for responding with a cool head. For example, if your boss points out what she thinks is an error and you're not sure she's correct, you can say, "I hadn't thought of that, and I'm going to look into it right away."



2. You apologize sincerely

Owning up to your mistakes — without getting defensive — can be a sign of maturity.

The apology you give "needs to be sincere, not qualified, not quantified, and also needs to outline how X will not happen again,"Keyani says.

According to one CEO, there's a six-step strategy for successfully saying you're sorry:

1. Act quickly.

2. Apologize in person.

3. Explain what happened.

4. Show how you are going to avoid the problem in the future.

5. Apologize.

6. Make restitution.

Keyani gives an example of what you might say if you were tardy for an appointment:

I'm sorry I was late for the meeting. It must have been frustrating because you spent a lot of time preparing and got up early. I did a poor job accounting for traffic and didn't give myself enough buffer. That is my bad and I'm going to give myself an extra 10 minutes instead of five moving forward.



3. You manage your time wisely

There will probably never be a time in your life when you aren't juggling multiple personal and professional priorities. Adulthood is about accepting that, and learning to cope with the burden through prioritization.

Perhaps the most important time-management lesson is that you should stick with one task at a time. Research suggests that multitasking is generally counterproductive because the brain expends energy as it readjusts its focus from one activity to another.

You'd be wise, too, to limit the hours you spend working. Decades ago, Henry Ford discovered that productivity started to decline after employees logged more than 40 hours per week. Other research suggests that, after three weeks, 60-hour workweeks become less productive.



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Stars are stunned and saddened by the death of Carrie Fisher

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"Star Wars" fans everywhere are mourning the death of actress Carrie Fisher Tuesday. The 60-year-old actress died early Tuesday morning following a heartattack over the weekend

Comedians, friends, costars, and more shared their surprise and heartfelt words with fans on social media. In photos, tweets, and Instagram posts, they remember the "Star Wars" actress for being so much more than a princess sending an SOS to Obi Wan Kenobi. Fisher was a beloved friend, daughter, mother, actor, writer, and comedienne. 

Fisher's daughter, Billie Lourd, released a statement saying her mother "was loved by the world and she will be missed profoundly. Our entire family thanks you for your thoughts and prayers."

Keep reading to see how celebrities are remember Carrie Fisher.

"Star Wars" costar Mark Hamill had no words.



C-3PO actor Anthony Daniels was also taken aback.



"Star Wars" actor Billy Dee Williams said the Force is dark today.



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What people eat for New Year's Eve in 21 countries around the world

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While copious amounts of bubbles seems to be universal on New Year's Eve, what is eaten that night differs widely from place to place.

The Turkish enjoy pomegranate seeds, while the Japanese eat soba noodles.

Keep scrolling to see what other foods are used to celebrate across the globe. 

Greece: vasilopita

A round coffee cake that's usually made with almonds, vasilopita is traditionally baked with a coin inside of it. The coin is believed to bring good luck to the person who finds it.



Japan: soba noodles

The Japanese eat toshikoshi soba at midnight on New Year's Eve — the long buckwheat noodles meant to symbolize a long life. Eaters aren't supposed to cut their noodles, but instead slurp them down whole.



Mexico: Rosca de Reyes

Rosca de reyes is bread baked in the shape of a ring and topped with candied fruit. It contains some sort of trinket, which is a symbol of luck for whomever uncovers it.



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The company that wants to build 'Disney for dogs' is starting with an office full of toys, treats, and canine coworkers

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At Bark & Co, it's all about the dogs. 

Founded in 2012 by Carly Strife, Matt Meeker, and Henrik Werdelin, Bark & Co takes aim at the dog parent niche, building all-natural toys, producing dog-centric content, and planning events that, yes, you should bring your dog to. The ultimate goal? To become the "Disney for dogs." 

Known for its flagship brand BarkBox, a subscription service that caters to dogs and their owners, Bark & Co now oversees three additional brands — ecommerce site BarkShop, media outlet BarkPost, and dog-friendly event service BarkLive  — and has surpassed a $100 million revenue run rate. 

The company secured $60 million in funding in May, adding to the $17 million raised previously, and expects to double its year-over-year revenue in 2016. 

Business Insider recently toured the company's New York City headquarters to see how Bark & Co lives its brand, from massive piles of dog toys to sneaky canine treats to a regular rotation of furry coworkers. Check out what a day in the Bark & Co life is like below.

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Welcome to Bark & Co's headquarters in New York City's Chinatown, home to 102 of the company's 160 employees and their pups. The dog-centric brand fills two floors of the building with an open office layout that features rows of clean white desks, two kitchens, doggie play areas, and a secret room.



Noodle, a laid-back pug, and his owner, Jonathan Graziano, one of Bark & Co's Facebook Live hosts, served as two of our tour guides for the day. "I like some of my dog coworkers more than my human coworkers," Graziano joked.

Follow Noodle on Instagram @showmenoodz



Banjo, another office regular, joined our tour. Though dogs roam around the office all day, employees abide by set "off-leash" hours and keep their pooches in sight the rest of the time to prevent the office from becoming a free-for-all.

Follow Banjo on Instagram @garlandharwood



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15 unforgettable quotes from Carrie Fisher

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There will be many things to miss about Carrie Fisher, who died on Tuesday at the age of 60. She was a talented novelist, memoirist, screenwriter, and actor who brought happiness to millions of people. One of the things she'll be most remembered for is her incredible wit.

One of the greatest pleasures of the return of "Star Wars" with "The Force Awakens" in 2015 was having Carrie Fisher hit the interview circuit. She could parry with Colbert and knew how to shut down an interview with the perfect quote. She had a highly individualistic, impish worldview, as she showed on her Twitter account. And in her three memoirs and hundreds of interviews, she was an advocate for people with mental illnesses. Her insight and wit made her work a script doctor in high demand. She was a national treasure.

Here are 15 of Fisher's most biting, sarcastic, funny, and just plain powerful quotes from her writings and from her interviews.

"I'll go hang out with a bunch of robots for a few months and then return to my life and try to figure out what I want to do when I grow up."

In her memoir "Shockaholic," Fisher talked about how she didn't expect "Star Wars" to be the global phenomenon it was when she signed on for the role of Princess Leia. She was 19 years old at the time.



"I am truly a product of Hollywood in-breeding. When two celebrities mate, someone like me is the result."

Fisher grew up privileged, as she happily noted in her memoir "Wishful Drinking." Her parents were actors Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds.



“I am Princess Leia, no matter what. If I were trying to get a good table, I wouldn’t say I wrote Postcards. Or, if I’m trying to get someone to take my check and I don’t have ID, I wouldn’t say, ‘Have you seen Harry Met Sally?’ Princess Leia will be on my tombstone.”

Fisher's career spans dozens of movies, but Princess Leia Organa in the "Star Wars" series is by far the one she's best known by. Instead of trying to escape her greatest success, Fisher was happy to embrace it.

Source: Us Weekly



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Here's what couples look like when they sleep—in surreal time-lapse photos

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Paul Maria Schneggenburger has always been fascinated with sleep.

"It's an unconscious state of mind where scientists still haven't really figured out yet what's going on," he said.

Early in his career, Schneggenburger would take pictures of sleeping people wherever he saw them: "On the park bench, trains, at the party."

In 2010, he had the idea to take six-hour exposures of sleepers: first himself, and then couples, families, and anyone else he could convince to come into his Vienna studio. Shot on black sheets in a dimly lit room, the images are intimate and surreal.

"The Sleep of the Beloved" is an ongoing series. Schneggenburger invites anyone who is interested to contact him about recording their own sleep.

Check out a selection:

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"The Sleep of the Beloved I"



"The Sleep of the Beloved III"



"The Sleep of the Beloved IX"



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The awesome life and career of 'Star Wars' icon Carrie Fisher

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Actress Carrie Fisher died on Tuesday and left behind an incredible career both in front of and behind the camera.

Best known for playing Princess Leia in the "Star Wars" movies, she also grew up in the business, as she was the daughter of singer Eddie Fisher and actress Debbie Reynolds. 

Fisher died in a hospital after suffering a heart attack on a plane at the age of 60, and leaves behind her mother and daughter, Billie Lourd.

While she went on to become a superstar thanks to "Star Wars," she also had memorable performances in other movies like "The Blues Brothers" and "When Harry Met Sally."

And then there was her writing, which led to her publishing best-selling novels and becoming one of Hollywood's go-to "script doctors" in the 1990s and 2000s.

That's not to mention her hilarious quips and fearlessness about tackling life's difficult subjects, including mental illness and addiction. Fisher earned her legendary status.

Here's a look back on the amazing life and career of Carrie Fisher:

SEE ALSO: RANKED: The 10 best movies of 2016

Carrie Fisher was born on October 21, 1956 and was instantly thrust into the Hollywood culture as her parents were singer Eddie Fisher and actress Debbie Reynolds.



Fisher's first taste of acting was at 15 when she played a debutante in the Broadway revival of "Irene" in 1973, which starred her mother.



In 1975 she landed her first movie role in "Shampoo," starring Warren Beatty.



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'We must never repeat the horrors of war again': Japan's prime minister and Obama visit Pearl Harbor

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and US President Barack Obama made a historic joint visit to Pearl Harbor Tuesday, honoring thousands who perished in the Japanese surprise attack of December 7, 1941 that led US to enter the World War II.

Abe offered "sincere and everlasting condolences" to those who lost their lives and said "we must never repeat the horrors of war again."Notably, Abe did not apologize for the attack.

Obama called Abe's visit a "historic gesture" not only because he was the first Japanese leader to visit the USS Arizona Memorial, the resting place for more than a thousand sailors and Marines killed in the attack, but the presence of the two marked the first joint visit to Pearl Harbor by US and Japanese leaders.

Here are some pictures capturing the joint visit by Obama and Abe.

Obama and Abe ride in the stern of the Commander in Chief Pacific Fleet Barge to the USS Arizona Memorial in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.



Abe: "As the prime minister of Japan, I offer my sincere and everlasting condolences to the souls of those who lost their lives here, as well as to the spirits of all the brave men and women whose lives were taken by a war that commenced in this very place."

Source: Associated Press



"We must never repeat the horrors of war again," Abe said. "This is the solemn vow we, the people of Japan, have taken.”

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30 of the most bizarre images from 2016

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Throughout the year, Reuters tags hundreds of their most unusual photos under the category "Oddly."

It's a delightful archive of weird and wonderful events and moments.

From an exotic bird that resembles Donald Trump to a mongoose with a pumpkin on its head, we selected some of the most outrageous, head-scratching photos from 2016.

This Thai bride and groom chose to make an entrance in style to their Valentine's Day wedding at a resort in the Ratchaburi province.



Darth Vader paused for self-reflection in Lviv, Ukraine, ahead of his appearance in "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story."



Batman displayed his feelings towards Democratic candidate, Hillary Clinton, at a demonstration at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.



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