New Orleans Saints at Green Bay Packers
epa02905218 quarter at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA 08 September 2011. The game is the season opener for both teams and the NFL. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
Financial markets close for the year 2010
epa02511429 Confetti covers communications equipment after celebrations on the final day of trading for the year 2010 at the CME Group Chicago Board of Trade in Chicago, Illinois, USA 31 December 2010. The US stock market, boosted by low interest rates, saw corporate earnings rise helping the economy to recover from the worst financial crisis since the great depression. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
Los Angeles Lakers at Chicago Bulls
epa02489531 Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (L) tries to get around Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom during their National Basketball Association game at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 10 December 2010. EPA/TANNEN MAURY CORBIS OUT
Rod Blagojevich found guilty on 17 of 18 counts of corruption.
epa02799028 Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich waves as he departs the federal courthouse after being found guilty on 17 of 18 counts of corruption in Chicago, Illinois, USA 27 June 2011. Blagojevich is guilty of multiple counts of wire fraud and with with trying to sell the US Senate seat formerly held by President Barack Obama. He was convicted on one count of lying to FBI agents in his earlier trial. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
New Jersey Nets at Chicago Bulls
epa03112400 Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (R) pulls a rebound away from New Jersey Nets forward Shelden Williams (L) in the second half of their NBA game at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, USA 18 February 2012. The Nets won the game 97-85. EPA/TANNEN MAURY CORBIS OUT
Tornado damage in Joplin, Missouri, USA.
epa02751342 Heather Bartow sits in front of her destroyed home three days after a killer tornado ravaged neighborhoods in Joplin, Missouri, USA 25 May 2011.124 people are confirmed dead and hundreds of people are reportedly injured in the deadliest single tornado since 1953 that struck Joplin 22 May 2011. According to the National Weather Service the tornado has been classified as an FE5 with maximum winds in excess of 200 miles per hour (322 KPH). Officials have begun restricting access to the areas affected and are enforcing a nighttime curfew. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
Tornado damage in Joplin, Missouri, USA.
epa02750860 Damaged high power electric lines lie low across a road as damaged buildings and autos sit in the background three days after a tornado ravaged neighborhoods in Joplin, Missouri, USA, 25 May 2011. 124 people are confirmed dead and hundreds of people are reportedly injured in the deadliest single tornado since 1953 that struck Joplin 22 May 2011. According to the National Weather Service the tornado has been classified as an FE5 with maximum winds in excess of 200 miles per hour (322 KPH). Officials have begun restricting access to the areas affected and are enforcing a nighttime curfew. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
Tornado damage in Joplin, Missouri, USA
epa02748626 A destroyed automobile sits under an upside-down American Flag, a sign of distress, in tornado raveged Joplin, Missouri, USA 23 May 2011. With the death toll at 116, and over 1,000 injured in the deadliest single tornado since 1953, Missouri braces for more tornadoes. According to the National Weather Service the tornado has been classified as an FE4 with maximum winds of 198 miles per hour (319 KPH). EPA/TANNEN MAURY
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney Iowa Caucus celebration
epa03048768 Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney gets a hug from his wife Ann at the Hotel Fort Des Moines in Des Moines, Iowa, USA as final results of the Iowa Caucus are tallied 03 January 2012. Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney pulled ahead in the early hours 04 January, ending with 30,015 votes, just eight ahead of former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum, out of 122,255 cast, state Republican officials said. EPA/TANNEN MAURY nc2012elections ncgroup
BMW Championship golf tournament on the Dubsdread Course at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club in Lemont
epa02329051 Tiger Woods of the USA watches his tee shot on the 16th hole during the third round of the BMW Championship golf tournament on the Dubsdread Course at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club in Lemont, Illinois, USA 11 September 2010. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs
epa02668127 Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto (L) tags out Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Jason Jaramillo as he tries to score on a bases loaded hit to Chicago Cubs right fielder Tyler Colvin in the eighth inning of their baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois, USA 03 April 2011. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs
epa02664988 US actor and director Robert Redford tips his hat before throwing out the first pitch before the first inning of the Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois, USA 01 April 2011. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
Tiger Woods and Steve Williams in the PGA Championship
epa02286901 Tiger Woods of the USA and caddie Steve Williams watch his shot from the rough on the 16th hole during the continuation of the second round of the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin, USA, 14 August 2010. For the second day in a row the starts were delayed due to fog forcing the second round for many golfers to run into 14 August play. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
Practice rounds for the PGA Championship
epa02282591 Clouds loom over Lake Michigan and golfers as they putt on the 13th green during practice for the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin, USA 11 August 2010. Championship play starts 12 August. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
New York Knicks at Milwaukee Bucks
epa02645078 Milwaukee Bucks forward Carlos Delfino of Argentina (R) is fouled by New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire (L) during their basketball game at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA 20 March 2011. The Bucks defeated the Knicks 100-95. EPA/TANNEN MAURY CORBIS OUT
Chicago, Illinois, USA mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel
epa02596805 Chicago Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel winks to a supporter as he speaks while claiming his election victory at his election night rally in Chicago, Illinois, USA 22 February 2011. Emanuel, the former White House chief of staff for President Barack Obama, received well over the number of votes needed to avoid a runoff in the race. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
G8 and G20 Summit protests in Toronto
epa02225546 Protesters run from police after challenging them as world leaders gather for the G20 Summit in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 26 June 2010. Leaders of the industrialized countries are meeting to address critical global challenges in such areas as health, education and peace and security. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
G8 and G20 Summit protest in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
epa02224883 A protestor challenges police during a stand-off on the streets as world leaders gather for the G20 Summit in Toronto, Ontario, Canada 26 June 2010. Leaders are meeting to address critical global challenges in such areas as health, education and peace, and security. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico
epa02194327 A pack of pelicans threatened by oil from the BP oil spill sits on a post near Grand Isle, Louisiana, USA, 09 June 2010. The oil spill is the largest in US history and continues to threaten wildlife, the ecosystem and the economy of the Gulf Coast as BP and government officials attempt to stop the flow and remove what has already been released. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico
epa02189058 A rainbow is formed by cooling water as flames from burning gas light the area around the Transocean Discoverer Enterprise oil capture rig as gas and oil is brought up from the PB oil spill site 5,000 feet (1,524 meters) beneath the surface of the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana, USA, 05 June 2010. The oil spill is the largest in US history and continues to threaten wildlife and the ecosystem as BP and government officials attempt to stop it. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
President Obama observes Memorial Day at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
epa02181865 U.S. President Barack Obama tries to speak in a driving rainstorm during Memorial Day observances at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery near Elwood, Illinois, USA, 31 May 2010. Memorial Day is observed in honor of U.S. service men and women who have sacrificed their lives for their country. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
President Obama observes Memorial Day at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
epa02181841 U.S. President Barack Obama is caught in a driving rain storm as he tries to speak during Memorial Day observances at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery near Elwood, Illinois, USA, 31 May 2010. Memorial Day is observed in honor of U.S. service men and women who have sacrificed their lives for their country. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
The Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado USA.
epa01543775 YEARENDER 2008 AUGUST New York Senator Hillary Clinton (R) is seen on a large TV screen as she motions that Senator Barack Obama be nominated the Democratic presidential candidate at the 2008 Democratic National Convention at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado USA, 27 August 2008. It is expected that Illinois Senator Barack Obama will be nominated as the Democratic presidential candidate. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
Barack Obama election night rally
epa01541546 President-elect Barack Obama with his daughters Natasha (2nd L) and Malia (2nd R) and his wife Michelle (R) wave to the crowd after he delivered his address at Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois, USA, to celebrate his victory on Election Day 04 November 2008. Obama defeated Republican presidential candidate John McCain to become the 44th President of the United States and the first black president in US history. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
The Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado USA.
epa01466955 Senator Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts walks with his niece Caroline Kennedy after delivering his address to 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/TANNEN MAURY
G8 and G20 Summit protests in Toronto
epa02225563 Police arrest a protester during demonstrations as world leaders gather for the G20 Summit in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 26 June 2010. Leaders of the industrialized countries are meeting to address critical global challenges in such areas as health, education and peace and security. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
SUPER BOWL XLIV
epa02021157 New Orleans Saints player Marvin Mitchell (2nd L) and family members celebrate with the Vince Lombardi trophy after the Saints defeated the Colts 31-17 in Super Bowl XLIV at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida, USA, 07 February 2010. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
Super Bowl XLV
epa02568360 Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward (R) is stopped by Green Bay Packers safety Nick Collins at Cowboy Stadium for Super Bowl XLV in Arlington, Texas, USA, 06 February 2011. The Steelers are going for their seventh Super Bowl title while the Packers are going for their fourth. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama at his Super Tuesday election party in Chicago, Illinois
epa01246203 Jamal Harvey waits for Illinois Senator and Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama to appear as early results are reported in the Super Tuesday elections at his election night party in Chicago, Illinois, USA 05 February 2008. Obama is in a tight race with New York Senator Hillary Clinton for the Democratic party nomination. Much of the country cast ballots on what has become known as Super Tuesday. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
Illinois Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate Barack Obama holds his daughter Malia
epa000306207 Illinois Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate Barack Obama holds his daughter Malia as confetti surrounds him after he declared victory in Chicago, Illinois on Tuesday, 02 November 2004. Obama defeated Republican challenger Alan Keyes in the first race pitting two black candidates against each other. EPA/Tannen Maury