Recent Photos From The Wire

  1. Flor Dominguez, 95, recites the oath of allegiance during a naturalization ceremony led by Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano, on Ellis Island in New York December 4, 2009.
  2. Rafael Gomez of the Dominican Republic waits as his mother, Flor Dominguez, 95, takes part in a naturalization ceremony led by Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano, on Ellis Island in New York December 4, 2009.
  3. Saudi men stand in a line in front of Motocross riders during a performance before the start of the final race at the Asia Motocross at Reem Circuit in Riyadh December 4, 2009.
  4. SCHNECKSVILLE, PA - DECEMBER 4: U.S. Army veteran Leonard Martin asks a question at U.S. President Barack Obama's Main Street Tour stop on December 4, 2009 in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania. This was the first stop of the tour in which Obama plans to speak directly with Americans on what they are experiencing during these tough economic times.
  5. NEW YORK - DECEMBER 04: Maria Anne Pilgrim, originally from Canada, cries as she takes the Oath of Allegiance from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to become an American citizen December 4, 2009 at Ellis Island in New York. Pilgrim served in the US Army as both enlisted and an officer as an occupational therapist, serving part of her time at Walter Reed Medical Center. Napolitano presided over the naturalization of 110 new citizens during a visit to New York.
  6. BEVERLY HILLS, CA - DECEMBER 04: Actress AnnaLynne McCord arrives at the Hollywood Reporter's Annual Women in Entertainment Breakfast held at the Beverly Hills Hotel on December 4, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California.
  7. Saudi men hold up their swords as they stand in front of Motocross riders during a performance before the start of the final race at the Asia Motocross at Reem Circuit in Riyadh December 4, 2009.
  8. Peru's Finance Minister Luis Carranza speaks during a conference with the foreign media in Lima December 4, 2009. Carranza said on Friday he expects the economy to grow between 1 percent and 1.5 percent this year and expand about 5 percent next year.
  9. CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 04: England's David Beckham attends the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2010 December 4, 2009 at the International Convention Centre in Cape Town, South Africa.
  10. South Africa women's soccer player Simphiwe Dlulu, England soccer player David Beckham, South African actress Charlize Theron (L- 3rd R) and South Africa rugby player John Smit (R) watch as FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke (2nd R) announces the countries drawn into Group G for the 2010 World Cup, in Cape Town December 4, 2009. The month-long soccer tournament begins on June 11 next year in South Africa.
  11. SCHNECKSVILLE, PA - DECEMBER 4: U.S. President Barack Obama hugs an audience member during a Main Street Tour stop at Lehigh Carbon Community College on December 4, 2009 in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania. This was the first stop of the tour in which Obama plans to speak directly with Americans on what they are experiencing during the economic recovery.
  12. SCHNECKSVILLE, PA - DECEMBER 4: Audience members watch U.S. President Barack Obama's Main Street Tour stop on December 4, 2009 in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania. This was the first stop of the tour in which Obama plans to speak directly with Americans on what they are experiencing during these tough economic times.
  13. Spain's Rafael Nadal juggles with the ball in the first singles match of the Davis Cup tennis final against Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic at Sant Jordi stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009.
  14. Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after beating Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic in the first singles match of the Davis Cup tennis Final at Sant Jordi stadium in Barcelona, Spain, on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009. Nadal won by 7-5, 6-0,6-1.
  15. Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after beating Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic in the first singles match of the Davis Cup tennis Final at Sant Jordi stadium in Barcelona, Spain, on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009. Nadal won by 7-5, 6-0,6-1.
  16. FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke holds up the name South Africa as Actress Charlize Theron reacts during the 2010 World Cup draw in Cape Town, South Africa, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009.
  17. FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke holds up the name South Africa as Actress Charlize Theron and England soccer player David Beckham applaud during the 2010 World Cup draw in Cape Town, South Africa, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009.
  18. A Christmas tree is lit outside the official residence of the British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, 10 Downing Street, in London, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009.