US & World News Photos of 2011
A look back at some of must-see news images of the year from the Associated Press.
2011: The Year in Review
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Jan. 5, 2011
House Speaker-designate John Boehner of Ohio wipes away tears as he waits to receive the gavel from outgoing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. during the first session of the 112th Congress, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011.
Credit: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak
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