Today in Photos
Our latest set of photos from around the world feature cub scouts hunting for elk antlers in Wyoming, the current publicity photo for Air Force One, the celebration in Israel of their Independence Day, and a number of other interesting images.
Section:Gallery
-
A woman walks on an empty Delfines Beach in Cancun, Mexico, Wednesday, April 29, 2009. While Mexico fights to contain a deadly swine flu outbreak, the tourism industry is hurting nationwide.
Israel Leal Associated Press
-
This undated image provided by the U.S. Air Force shows the current publicity photo of the presidential plane over Mount Rushmore. The White House plans an inquiry into a low-flying photo shoot by the presidential plane that panicked New Yorkers and cost taxpayers $328,835. President Barack Obama said Tuesday April 28, 2009 it won't happen again. White House officials said Obama was fuming mad and thinks Air Force One didn't need a new publicity photo anyway.
-
A Palestinian student is thrown in the air as he celebrates during a graduation ceremony for students at An Najah University in the West Bank city of Nablus,Wednesday, April 29, 2009. The institution is the largest in the West Bank.
Nasser Ishtayeh Associated Press
-
Israeli children play on military hardware during a display by the army at the Armored Corps Museum as part of Independence Day celebrations in Latrun, near Jerusalem, Wednesday, April 29, 2009. Israelis are celebrating Independence Day, marking the 61st anniversary of the creation of the state.
Bernat Armangue Associated Press
-
People gather around the wreckage of a car destroyed in a car bomb explosion in Baghdad's Shiite enclave of Sadr City, Iraq, Wednesday, April 29, 2009. Two car bombs exploded near a restaurant in Baghdad's main Shiite district on Wednesday, killing at least 17 people, and wounding scores, Iraqi police said.
Karim Kadim Associated Press
-
Kentucky Derby hopeful Mr. Hot Stuff yawns in his stable before his workout for the 135th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs Wednesday, April 29, 2009, in Louisville, Ky.
Charlie Riedel Associated Press
-
In this Saturday, April 25, 2009 photo, Evan McHugh, right, and Jack Van Holland of Boy Scout Pack 268 search for elk antlers , along Flat Creek on the National Elk Refuge near Jackson, Wyo. Several scout packs and troops fanned out on the refuge for their annual gathering of wapiti antlers, which will be sold during ElkFest Antler Auction on May 15, 2009.
Bradly Boner Associated Press
-
This April 24, 2009 photo shows a male bluebird that was captured at Tenalquot Prairie at Ft. Lewis, Wash. Conservation groups are trying to return three pairs of Western Bluebirds to the native oak woodlands on San Juan Island, Washington.
Lui Wong Associated Press
-
British Lance Corporal Stephen Heeley poses for pictures with his horse, Yeoman, during a practice at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, England, Wednesday, April 29, 2009. Troops were practicing for the upcoming Windsor Castle Royal Tattoo, a musical and military parade and exhibition involving the Royal Navy, the Army and the Royal Air Force that will be held on the grounds of the castle between May 13-16, 2009.
Lefteris Pitarakis Associated Press
-
Red Panda having bamboo at the "Amazing Asian Animals" in the Ocean Park, the tourist spot in Hong Kong Wednesday, April 29, 2009. The "Amazing Asian Animals" is a new animal and "edu-tainment" attraction area showing the animal including Panda, Red Panda, Small-clawed Otter, Goldfish, Chinese Giant Salamander and other animal.
Kin Cheung Associated Press