Photos of the week

The best images from the week's news, June 28 - July 5, 2013

• Jul 5, 2013
• 17 photos

The life of tequila

Fine art photographer captures the culture and production of the famous Mexican spirit

• Jul 5, 2013
• 12 photos

Deadly clashes erupt in Egypt

Muslim Brotherhood backers of ousted president Mohammed Morsi clash with security forces

• Jul 5, 2013
• 35 photos

Mexico's indigenous "muxes" defy gender norms

Zapotec indigenous men who dress and behave as women gather for first time in Mexico City

• Jul 5, 2013
• 13 photos

Fourth of July performances

John Mayer, Mariah Carey, Neil Diamond, Selena Gomez and Megan Hilty perform in celebration of Independence Day

• Jul 5, 2013
• 17 photos

Lady Liberty back in business

Liberty Island opens to the public for first time since Superstorm Sandy

• Jul 5, 2013
• 14 photos

The TSA's oddly beautiful Instagrams

Transportation Security Administration shares Instagram photos of guns, knives, fireworks and other forbidden items taken from passengers

• Jul 4, 2013
• 11 photos

69 hot dogs in 10 minutes

Speed-eating champs Joey Chesnut, Sonya Thomas defend their titles at famous Coney Island hot-dog contest

• Jul 4, 2013
• 15 photos

Hot dogs, pies, pinto beans - unusual July Fourth events

Some of the offbeat ways Americans celebrate Independence Day around the country

• Jul 4, 2013
• 7 photos

Patriotism on display for July 4

Independence day celebrations are underway around the U.S.

• Jul 4, 2013
• 16 photos

Egypt gets 2nd new government in 2 years

Opponents of ousted president Mohammed Morsi celebrate as Egypt's chief justice Adly Mansour is sworn in as interim leader

• Jul 4, 2013
• 19 photos

BBQ calories: How to burn off that hot dog

Would you grab that hot dog if you knew you'd have to swim for more than 30 minutes to burn it off?

• Jul 4, 2013
• 19 photos

Royal gowns on display at Kensington Palace

The "Fashion Rules" exhibition showcases gowns worn by Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Margaret and Princess Diana

• Jul 4, 2013
• 13 photos

Vigils continue for ailing Mandela

South Africans have been gathering to pray for and celebrate the beloved former president

• Jul 3, 2013
• 12 photos

Fallen firefighters remembered

Community gathers to honor the 19 elite firefighters killed in Arizona wildfire June 30, 2013

• Jul 3, 2013
• 17 photos

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