Published January 10, 2013, 12:00 AM

Pulling rocks


Workers with Durocher Marine pull a rock out of the river while working to deepen the waterways on Monday on the Mississippi River just outside of Thebes, Ill. The rock-clearing effort is considered vital in ensuring that stretch of river remains open to barge traffic. (AP Photo/The Southern Illinoisan, Paul Newton)


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