The US Supreme Court overturns the legalization of abortion in the Roe v. Wade case of 1973
epa10032129 Anti-abortion activist Matt Lockett (L), Kim Lockett (2-L), his wife, Trace Brookover (2-R), his son in law, Liam, his grandson, and Taylor Brookover (R), his daughter, react following the courts decision on the Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization ruling outside the Supreme Court in Washington, DC, USA, 24 June 2022. The ruling overturned the legalization of abortion in the Roe v. Wade case of 1973. EPA-EFE/SHAWN THEW
Formula One Grand Prix of Miami
epa09930693 Dutch Formula One driver Max Verstappen of Oracle Red Bull Racing reacts in his car during Free Practice 1 of the Formula One Grand Prix of Miami at the Miami International Autodrome in Miami, USA, 06 May 2022. EPA-EFE/SHAWN THEW
Senate Judiciary Committee business meeting to vote on the nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson
epaselect epa09870510 Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee Dick Durbin (L) talks with Democratic Senators Richard Blumenthal (2-L), Patrick Leahy (2-R), Chris Coons (R), Amy Klobuchar (F-R) and Cory Booker (F-L) during a break in the committee business meeting to vote on the nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to be an associate justice of the Supreme Court on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, 04 April 2022. EPA-EFE/SHAWN THEW
Cherry blossom trees in peak bloom on the National Mall
epaselect epa09849422 Boys climb into the canopy of cherry blossom trees in peak bloom on the National Mall in Washington, DC, USA, 25 March 2022. This year's peak bloom has arrived 10 days ahead of the tree's average peak bloom date of April 4, according to National Park Services records. EPA-EFE/SHAWN THEW
Election 2020 reactions in Washington, DC
epaselect epa08806201 A couple kisses as thousands of people celebrate after news organizations called the US 2020 presidential election for Joe Biden, defeating incumbent US President Donald J. Trump, in the area surrounding Black Lives Matter plaza and the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 07 November 2020. EPA-EFE/SHAWN THEW
Protests around the White House during the final night of the RNC
epaselect epa08630630 Protesters argue with police officers on the final night of the Republican National Convention (RNC) the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 27 August 2020. Large protest were expected as the RNC culminates tonight with President Donald J. Trump delivering a speech on the South Lawn of the White House with fireworks to follow. EPA-EFE/SHAWN THEW
Protests around the White House during the final night of the RNC
epaselect epa08630635 Protesters watch a fireworks display on the final night of the Republican National Convention (RNC) taking place on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 27 August 2020. Large protest were expected as the RNC culminates tonight with President Donald J. Trump delivering a speech on the South Lawn of the White House with fireworks to follow. EPA-EFE/SHAWN THEW
George Floyd protest in Washington, DC
epa08467535 Two protesters talk near the White House, where there have been of seven days of protests over the death of George Floyd, who died in police custody, in Washington, DC, USA, 05 June 2020. Earlier in the day DC Mayor Muriel Bowser renamed that section of 16th Street Black Lives Matter Plaza. EPA-EFE/SHAWN THEW
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany press briefing
epaselect epa08459173 US President Donald J. Trump poses with a bible outside St. John's Episcopal Church after delivering remarks in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 01 June 2020. Trump addressed the nationwide protests following the death of George Floyd in police custody. EPA-EFE/SHAWN THEW
George Floyd protests in Washington, DC
epaselect epa08457261 Police officers advance on protesters after they set three cars on fire during a demonstration over the death of George Floyd, who died in police custody, near the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 31 May 2020. A bystander's video posted online on 25 May, shows George Floyd, 46, pleading with arresting officers that he couldn't breathe as one officer knelt on his neck. The unarmed black man soon became unresponsive, and was later pronounced dead. According to news reports on 29 May, Derek Chauvin, the police officer in the center of the incident has been taken into custody and charged with murder in the George Floyd killing. EPA-EFE/SHAWN THEW EPA-EFE/SHAWN THEW
George Floyd protests in Washington, DC
epaselect epa08456968 People hold signs during a protest over the death of George Floyd, who died in police custody, near the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 31 May 2020. A bystander's video posted online on 25 May, shows George Floyd, 46, pleading with arresting officers that he couldn't breathe as one officer knelt on his neck. The unarmed black man soon became unresponsive, and was later pronounced dead. According to news reports on 29 May, Derek Chauvin, the police officer in the center of the incident has been taken into custody and charged with murder in the George Floyd killing EPA-EFE/SHAWN THEW EPA-EFE/SHAWN THEW
Black Lives Matter becomes global rallying cry for justice
epa08763946 YEARENDER 2020
BLACK LIVES MATTER
An injured man (C) reacts during scuffles with US Park Police officers during protests over the death of George Floyd, near the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 30 May 2020. The 46-year-old Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on 25 May 2020, after an officer pressed a knee on the neck of the handcuffed African-American man lying on the ground for almost nine minutes. EPA-EFE/SHAWN THEW
Group C Germany vs Ukraine
epa05360197 German defender Jerome Boateng clears the ball from the line during the UEFA EURO 2016 group C preliminary round match between Germany and Ukraine at Stade Pierre Mauroy in Lille Metropole, France, 12 June 2016.
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Anti war protesters arrested in front of White House.
epa02498454 Anti War protesters walk in front of the White House in Washington, DC USA 16 December 2010. During the protest President Obama delivered a statement to the news media on the Afghanistan-Pakistan Annual Review. EPA/SHAWN THEW
Actor Jeff Bridges speaks in Washington, DC.
epa02440626 US Academy Award winning actor Jeff Bridges listens to his introduction prior to speaking at the National Press Club in Washington, DC USA 10 November 2010. Bridges is the National Spokesman for Share Our Strength's "No Kid Hungry" national campaign. EPA/SHAWN THEW
Religious leaders comment on President Obama's remarks on "Ground Zero" mosque.
epa02404660 YEARENDER 2010 AUGUST
Rabbi Aurther Waskow, of the Shalom Center in Philadelphia, rebutts a heckler at a press conference in Washington, DC USA, 17 August 2010. Rabbi Waskow joined Imam Bray, of the Muslim American Society, and Christian leaders at a news conference to respond to President Obama's remarks regarding the 'Ground Zero' mosque and community center project of the Cordoba Initiative in New York City. EPA/SHAWN THEW
The Warlocks Motorcycle Club
epa02364660 (02/23) Florida Warlock Dimond Dave shows off his rings during a fundraising event to raise money for local children held at the Warlocks Rock Hill Chapter club house in Antioch, West Virginia, USA, 07 August 2010. Only full patch Warlocks are allowed to buy and wear the custom made jewellery. The Warlocks is a one per cent Motorcycle Club with active chapters on the East Coast of the United States, England and Germany. The One Percenter designation has its origin in the American Motorcycle Associations assertion from the 1960s that 99 per cent of motorcyclists are law abiding citizens. They are a no nonsense brotherhood of men that live and breath the biker lifestyle that has been popularized in movies, on television and in advertising. Riding their Harley Davidson motorcycles over 10,000 miles a year Warlocks say that they would bleed for their brothers, many of them have. EPA/SHAWN THEW ***PLEASE REFER TO THE ADVISORY NOTICE (epa02364658) FOR COMPLETE FEATURE TEXT***
President Obama in China
epa01937294 US President Barack Obama takes in a view of the Great Wall of China in Badaling, China November 18 2009. Later in the day President Obama will will fly to South Korea, on 18 November 2009, for the last stop of his Asia tour. EPA/SHAWN THEW
Germany vs England
epa02226439 Germany's Philip Lahm (L) and England's Steven Gerrard (R) during the FIFA World Cup 2010 Round of 16 match between Germany and England at the Free State stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, 27 June 2010. EPA/SHAWN THEW Please refer to www.epa.eu/downloads/FIFA-WorldCup2010-Terms-and-Conditions.pdf
South Africa vs Uruguay
epa02205840 Uruguay's Luis Suarez (R) is upended by South Africa goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune who was sent off for the foul during the FIFA World Cup 2010 group A preliminary round match between South Africa and Uruguay at the Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, 16 June 2010. EPA/SHAWN THEW Please refer to www.epa.eu/downloads/FIFA-WorldCup2010-Terms-and-Conditions.pdf
Barack Obama election night rally
epa01541417 A man weeps as the crowd reacts as CNN's prediction of the election of Barack Obama is broadcast in Grant Park where Obama will speak later tonight in Chicago, Illinois, USA, on Election Day 04 November 2008. Obama is running against Republican presidential candidate John McCain for the office of the 44th President of the United States. EPA/SHAWN THEW
Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama delivers remarks during a rally in Richmond, Virginia
epa01527941 Supporters of US Senator and Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama say the Pledge of Allegiance during a rally in Richmond, Virginia, USA, 22 October 2008. Obama met earlier today with his national security advisors and spoke about his plans in that area. EPA/SHAWN THEW
Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado.
epa01470254 Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama (R) hugs his wife Michelle on stage at the Democratic National Convention at Invesco Field in Denver, Colorado, USA 28 August, 2008. Obama accepted his party's nomination as candidate for president. EPA/SHAWN THEW
Democratic National Convention
epa01468885 A Florida delegate takes a break during the 2008 Democratic National Convention at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, USA, 25 August 2008. The Democratic National Convention runs 25-28 August 2008 where it is expected that Illinois Senator Barack Obama will be nominated as the Democratic presidential candidate. EPA/SHAWN THEW
Hillary Clinton walk through at the 2008 Democratic National Convention
epa01468022 U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton speaks at the 2008 Democratic National Convention at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado USA, 26 August 2008. The Democratic National Convention runs 25-28 August 2008 where it is expected that Illinois Senator Barack Obama will be nominated as the Democratic presidential candidate. EPA/SHAWN THEW
Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama delivers remarks on womens economic security
epa01410370 US Senator and Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama looks on during his remarks on economic security for America's women in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 10 July 2008. Earlier in the day former rivals Obama and Hillary Clinton came together for their second appearance together at a public event, to raise money for Obama's campaign at a Women for Obama fundraising breakfast. EPA/SHAWN THEW
Tour of detention facilities on US Naval Base, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
epa01172810 (FILE) A file picture dated 09 October 2007, screened and cleared by the US Department of Defence officials, shows a US soldier walk toward the entrance to Camp Delta 4 at US Naval Base, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. According to media reports in November 2007, US President George W. Bush considers to prepare the closing of the prison and to grant the detainees a larger amount of rights, 14 November 2007. The U.S. Government currently maintains custody of approximately 340 enemy combatants in the 'Global War on Terrorism' at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. EPA/SHAWN THEW THESE PICTURES HAVE BEEN SCREENED AND CLEARED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OFFICIALS
President Obama meets French President Sarkozy.
epa01686426 French President Nicolas Sarkozy (2ndR) and Firsty Lady Carla Bruni Sarkozy arrive at Palais Rohan in Strasbourg, France, 03 April 2009. US President Barack Obama was given a rock star's welcome on 03 April as he arrived at the Palais de Rohan in Strasbourg for talks with his French counterpart, Nicolas Sarkozy. Obama and his wife, Michelle, exchanged kisses with Sarkozy and the French first lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, before the four entered the palace where the two leaders met for their first head-to-head discussion since Obama‘s election to the White House. EPA/SHAWN THEW
Hatian earthquake
epa02002218 A man prays during a 12 hour prayer vigil in Champs de Mars neighborhood of Port au Prince, Haiti 23 January 2010. The people were praying for forgivness of their sins, praising God and for the rebuilding of Port au Prince. EPA/SHAWN THEW
Hatian earthquake
epa01999193 Women walk by an alley with a help sign in the Fort National neighborhood of Port au Prince, Haiti 21 January 2010. Aftershocks continue to rock the Haitian capitol this morning. EPA/SHAWN THEW
Hatian earthquake
epa01997824 Women walk by a fire with water buckets on their heads in the Fort National neighborhood in Port au Prince, Haiti 20 January 2010. Another aftershock hit the Haitian capitol this morning registering 6.1 on the richter scale. Haiti is still trying to recover from the worst earthquake in the country's history, as hundreds of buildings have collapsed and thousands have died. EPA/SHAWN THEW
Hatian earthquake aftermath
epa01995923 People wait at the docks for a boat to Jerimie at Port Jerimie in Port au Prince, Haiti 19 January 2010. Thousands wait for a boat ride to the southern town during a voluntary evacuation to escape the catastrophic damage to the capitol city. EPA/SHAWN THEW
Hatian earthquake aftermath
epa01994340 People on the street argue after scuffling for looted goods being taken out of warehouse on Blvd. Jean Jacques Dessalines in Port au Prince, Haiti 18 January 2010. Search and rescue teams as well as food and medicine are being delivered to the Haitian Capitol. EPA/SHAWN THEW
Earthquake aftermath
epa01992324 A Haitian National Police officer on patrol firing on looters on Blvd. Jean Jacques Dessalines in Port au Prince, Haiti 17 January 2010. Police are are on patrol as people dig through rubble trying to get any supplies they can gather. EPA/SHAWN THEW
Hatian earthquake
epa01991304 People on the street scuffle for looted goods being thrown off the roof of a general store in Port au Prince, Haiti 16 January 2010. Search and rescue teams as well as food and medicine are being delivered to the Haitian Capitol. EPA/SHAWN THEW
Hatian earthquake
epa01991303 People on the street scuffle for looted goods being thrown off the roof of a general store in Port au Prince, Haiti 16 January 2010. Search and rescue teams as well as food and medicine are being delivered to the Haitian Capitol. EPA/SHAWN THEW
United States Obama inauguration
epa01605655 The White House is illuminated by lights on Pennsylvania Avenue in preparation for the inauguration of President elect Barack Obama in Washington, D.C. USA, 19 January 2009. US President elect, Barack Obama, will be inaugurated on Tuesday 20 January with an estimated 2 million people gathering in the Mall in Washington to witness the historic event. EPA/SHAWN THEW
Supporters of US President-elect Barack Obama
epa01605431 Supporters of US President-elect Barack Obama walk toward the US Capitol on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. USA, 19 January 2009. Obama will be inaugurated on 20 January with an estimated 2 million people gathering in the Mall in Washington to witness the historic event. EPA/SHAWN THEW .
United States Obama inauguration concert
epa01604099 Thousands of people brave the cold to see U.S. President elect, Barack Obama, as he watched a music concert in Washington, D.C. USA,18 January 2009. The concert featured amongst others, Beyonce Knowles, Bruce Springsteen and U2's Bono. President elect, Barack Obama, will be inaugurated on Tuesday 20 January with an estimated 2 million people gathering in the Mall in Washington to witness the historic event. EPA/SHAWN THEW
Presidential hopeful Barack Obama speaks to supporters on election night in San Antonio, Texas.
epa01275650 Supporters of U.S. Democratic Senator from Illinois and presidential hopeful Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama listen to him speak at an election night rally in San Antonio, Texas USA 04 March 2008. Obama scored an easy win in Vermont, the first of four states to wrap up its voting on Tuesday, but is projected to lose Ohio. EPA/SHAWN THEW
US Troops launch mortar rounds in Tikrit
epa00136490 Specialist Tyler Gross(L) of Canyonville, Oregon; Private First Class Alehandro Carajal(2R) of San Francisco, California and Specialist Jeremy Kennard(R) of Seattle, Washington cover their ears and duck to avoid the muzzle flash as they launch a mortar round as the 1st Battalion, 22nd Regiment, 4th Infantry Division's mortar platoon conducts harassment and interdiction fire in Tikrit, Iraq, on Monday, 16 February 2004. EPA/SHAWN THEW
US Troops patrol Tikrit
epa00129110 Soldiers from the 1st Battalion 22nd Regiment 4th Infantry Division watch their flank as other soldiers inspect culverts along a dark Tikrit bypass highway during a patrol late Wednesday 04 February 2004. The soldiers also patrolled city streets for Iraqis travelling after curfew. EPA/SHAWN THEW
Supreme Court investiture ceremony for Associate Justice Amy Coney BarrettÊ
epa09500070 Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett and Chief Justice John Roberts participate in Justice Coney Barrett's investiture ceremony at the Supreme Court in Washington, DC, USA, 01 October 2021. EPA-EFE/SHAWN THEW