Photos of the week
The most compelling images from the week's news, July 30-August 5, 2016
U.S.
USA kayaker Michal Smolen seeks to make Olympic history
23-year-old could become first American male to medal in the sport
EX-FBI agent sentenced for perjury in "Whitey" Bulger trial
Prosecutors argued Robert Fitzpatrick's testimony at the Boston gangster's trial was full of false claims
The "fairy tale" of a horse called Faith
For as long as her parents can remember, Breana Carsey, 11, has had a crazy dream -- which, turns out, wasn't crazy after all
USA Swimming releases their own "Carpool Karaoke"
Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky, Missy Franklin among U.S. Olympians singing their hearts out
Mayor on strip poker charge: "I never endangered a child"
The embattled mayor of Stockton, Calif. is accused of making audio recordings of the game at a youth camp he runs
Famous American Olympic athletes: Where are they now?
Swimmers, gymnasts, basketball players and sprinters ... check out the U.S. athletes who made the games great
FBI takes action in probe of powerful Philly labor boss
Johnny Dougherty known as most powerful non-elected official in Philadelphia
Lawyer: Paul O'Neal was "executed" by Chicago police
Police released video Friday of the moments before and after the teen was fatally shot by police in a confrontation over an alleged stolen car
Police face off with alligator in Massachusetts backyard
Police captain says he's never seen anything like this in 29 years of law enforcement
Pregnant women are fearful in Miami's Zika hot zone
"What do you do when you live there? You can't stay out of that area," a single mother-to-be says
Meet the star rookies of the 2016 USA Olympic Swim Team
The Rio Olympics may be decorated Olympian Michael Phelps's last, but he's confident in the 30 young first-timers on his team
Tornado hits New Orleans as strong storms pummel city
Brief but intense storm takes down abandoned houses, trees, power lines
D.C.-area mayor faces drug charges after meth-for-sex sting
Virginia Mayor R. Scott Silverthorne arrested after meeting with undercover detectives at hotel
Husband frantically tries to save wife from oncoming train
Florida couple was walking home after eating dinner when they attempted to cross some railroad tracks
SpaceX launches first-of-its-kind Starship test flight
Microsoft says it "restored service" after major worldwide outage
New congressman faces sexual harassment allegation
Never bought Nvidia stock? Its slide could still hit your 401(k).
Live
U.N. watchdog agency pushes for access to key Iran nuclear site
Lutnick agrees to testify as Bessent blames him for chip sales
Top doctor for Congress resigns amid misconduct allegations
Family Dollar to pay $63M after FTC says it overcharged customers
