President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the White House Forum on Health Reform, Thursday, March 5, 2009, in the East Room of the White House in Washington.
"Sir Edward"
Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., acknowledges applause before President Barack Obama speaks about healthcare reform in the East Room of the White House in Washington Thursday, March 5, 2009. On Wednesday it was announced that Kennedy is to be awarded an honorary knighthood by Britain.
Smoke Screen
A boy walks amid smoke produced by garbage being burnt in Managua, Nicaragua, Thursday, March 5, 2009.
Star Power
Actor Brad Pitt stands with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., prior to their meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 5, 2009, to discuss Pitt's project for affordable, environmentally-sustainable housing for low-income residents of the Lower 9th Ward in New Orleans.
Guest Cafeteria Lady
First lady Michelle Obama, right, stops to have her photo taken as she helps to hand out meals during her visit to Miriam's Kitchen in Washington, Thursday, March 5, 2009. The center provides meals, case management services and housing support to nearly 250 men and women in Washington.
Healthy Harvest
Workers on tractors harvest soybeans in Campo Novo do Parecis, in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso, Thursday, March 5, 2009. Brazil is the world's second largest soy producer after the United States and the crop is one of the nation's principal exports.
Key Crop
Soybeans are seen in Campo Novo do Parecis, in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso, Thursday, March 5, 2009. Brazil is the world's second largest soy producer after the United States and the crop is one of the nation's principal exports.
Back In Action
Michael Jackson punches the air after announcing that he is set to play 10 live concerts at the London O2 Arena in July, which he announced at a press conference at the London O2 Arena, Thursday, March 5, 2009. The singer also stated that this would be his final performances in London.
In Court's Hands
California Supreme Court justice Joyce Kennard gestures during arguments in San Francisco, Thursday, March 5, 2009, on the constitutionality of the state's voter-approved Proposition 8 that bans gay unions. The court will decide whether to uphold the same-sex marriage ban and whether same-sex couple marriages will remain valid.