A Shiite pilgrim watches a procession in the holy city of Karbala, Iraq, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, during Arbaeen religious holiday to mark the 40th day following the anniversary of the death of Imam Hussein, one Shiism's major figures, who is buried there.
Snow Bound
In this photo released by the Turkish Military on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, Turkish commandos are seen during an operation at an undisclosed location on the Turkish-Iraqi border, southeastern Turkey. More than 40 military trucks ferried troops toward the Iraqi border Wednesday after a heavy snowfall slowed down Turkey's ground incursion against Kurdish rebels.
Downturn
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke pauses during his appearance on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, before the House Financial Services Committee hearing on the latest measures to heal the U.S. economy.
Rough Ride
Officials work the scene of a school bus accident in Riverdale, Md. on Wednesday Feb. 27, 2008, after a bus flipped on its side while making a turn, injuring the driver and several middle school students.
Down And Dirty
Jamaican long jumper James Beckford in action during the indoor track and field competition in Tampere, Finland, Wednesday Feb. 27, 2008.
A Little Talk
Staff Sgt. Bruss Shepard from Vancouver, Wash., of Apache troop, 1-33 Cavarly, 3rd Brigade combat team, 101st Airborne Division talks with an Iraqi child, at Carbawi village, south of Baghdad, Iraq, during a routine patrol on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008.
Life Spared
Former police officer Bobby Cutts Jr. looks up as he listens to judge read the jury sentencing recommendations, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, in Canton, Ohio. Cutts was convicted of killing Jessie Davis and their unborn daughter last summer. The jury recommended life in prison with a possibility of parole. Cutts will be eligible for parole after 57 years based on the judge's sentence for the aggravated murder convictions.