Jan. 15 - 21, 2021

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Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Jill Biden holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, as their children Ashley and Hunter watch.(AP PhotoAndrew Harnik, Pool)

Jan. 15 - 21, 2021

Kamala Harris is sworn in as vice president by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor as her husband Doug Emhoff holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (AP PhotoAndrew Harnik)

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President Joe Biden speaks during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.(AP PhotoPatrick Semansky, Pool)

President Joe Biden speaks during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.(AP PhotoPatrick Semansky, Pool)

National Guard troops reinforce security around the U.S. Capitol ahead of expected protests leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, following the deadly attack on Congress by a mob of supporters of President Donald Trump. (AP PhotoJ. Scott Applewhite)

National Guard troops reinforce security around the U.S. Capitol ahead of expected protests leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, following the deadly attack on Congress by a mob of supporters of President Donald Trump. (AP PhotoJ. Scott Applewhite)

President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington. Trump is en route to his Mar-a-Lago Florida Resort. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington. Trump is en route to his Mar-a-Lago Florida Resort. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (Greg LovettThe Palm Beach Post via AP)

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (Greg LovettThe Palm Beach Post via AP)

Former President Donald Trump waves to supporters as his motorcade drives through West Palm Beach, Fla., on his way to his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach after arriving from Washington aboard Air Force One on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (Damon HigginsThe Palm Beach Post via AP)

Former President Donald Trump waves to supporters as his motorcade drives through West Palm Beach, Fla., on his way to his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach after arriving from Washington aboard Air Force One on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (Damon HigginsThe Palm Beach Post via AP)

A bus in New York City which careened off a road in the Bronx neighborhood of New York is left dangling from an overpass Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, after a crash late Thursday that left the driver in serious condition, police said. (AP PhotoCraig Ruttle)

A bus in New York City which careened off a road in the Bronx neighborhood of New York is left dangling from an overpass Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, after a crash late Thursday that left the driver in serious condition, police said. (AP PhotoCraig Ruttle)

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner (16) scores on an empty net and takes a hit from Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk (4) during third-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Ontario, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. (Nathan DenetteThe Canadian Press via AP

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner (16) scores on an empty net and takes a hit from Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk (4) during third-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Ontario, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. (Nathan DenetteThe Canadian Press via AP

Transporters Miguel Lopez, right, Noe Meza prepare to move a body of a COVID-19 victim to a morgue at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in the Mission Hills section of Los Angeles Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. (AP PhotoJae C. Hong)

Transporters Miguel Lopez, right, Noe Meza prepare to move a body of a COVID-19 victim to a morgue at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in the Mission Hills section of Los Angeles Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. (AP PhotoJae C. Hong)

The Historic Ebenezer First Baptist Church is reflected in a photo of Martin Luther King Jr., Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoBranden Camp)

The Historic Ebenezer First Baptist Church is reflected in a photo of Martin Luther King Jr., Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoBranden Camp)

Bicyclists stand in an alley to watch the inauguration of President Joe Biden on a large video screen before a "Peace Peloton" bicycle ride Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Seattle. (AP PhotoElaine Thompson)

Bicyclists stand in an alley to watch the inauguration of President Joe Biden on a large video screen before a "Peace Peloton" bicycle ride Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Seattle. (AP PhotoElaine Thompson)

Flags are placed on the National Mall, looking towards the Washington Monument, and the Lincoln Memorial, ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

Flags are placed on the National Mall, looking towards the Washington Monument, and the Lincoln Memorial, ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

The gallery was curated by photo editor Courtney Dittmar in New York.

Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Jill Biden holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, as their children Ashley and Hunter watch.(AP PhotoAndrew Harnik, Pool)

Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Jill Biden holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, as their children Ashley and Hunter watch.(AP PhotoAndrew Harnik, Pool)

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Kamala Harris is sworn in as vice president by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor as her husband Doug Emhoff holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (AP PhotoAndrew Harnik)

Kamala Harris is sworn in as vice president by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor as her husband Doug Emhoff holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (AP PhotoAndrew Harnik)

President Joe Biden speaks during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.(AP PhotoPatrick Semansky, Pool)

President Joe Biden speaks during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.(AP PhotoPatrick Semansky, Pool)

National Guard troops reinforce security around the U.S. Capitol ahead of expected protests leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, following the deadly attack on Congress by a mob of supporters of President Donald Trump. (AP PhotoJ. Scott Applewhite)

National Guard troops reinforce security around the U.S. Capitol ahead of expected protests leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, following the deadly attack on Congress by a mob of supporters of President Donald Trump. (AP PhotoJ. Scott Applewhite)

President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington. Trump is en route to his Mar-a-Lago Florida Resort. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington. Trump is en route to his Mar-a-Lago Florida Resort. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (Greg LovettThe Palm Beach Post via AP)

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (Greg LovettThe Palm Beach Post via AP)

Former President Donald Trump waves to supporters as his motorcade drives through West Palm Beach, Fla., on his way to his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach after arriving from Washington aboard Air Force One on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (Damon HigginsThe Palm Beach Post via AP)

Former President Donald Trump waves to supporters as his motorcade drives through West Palm Beach, Fla., on his way to his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach after arriving from Washington aboard Air Force One on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (Damon HigginsThe Palm Beach Post via AP)

A bus in New York City which careened off a road in the Bronx neighborhood of New York is left dangling from an overpass Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, after a crash late Thursday that left the driver in serious condition, police said. (AP PhotoCraig Ruttle)

A bus in New York City which careened off a road in the Bronx neighborhood of New York is left dangling from an overpass Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, after a crash late Thursday that left the driver in serious condition, police said. (AP PhotoCraig Ruttle)

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner (16) scores on an empty net and takes a hit from Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk (4) during third-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Ontario, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. (Nathan DenetteThe Canadian Press via AP

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner (16) scores on an empty net and takes a hit from Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk (4) during third-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Ontario, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. (Nathan DenetteThe Canadian Press via AP

Transporters Miguel Lopez, right, Noe Meza prepare to move a body of a COVID-19 victim to a morgue at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in the Mission Hills section of Los Angeles Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. (AP PhotoJae C. Hong)

Transporters Miguel Lopez, right, Noe Meza prepare to move a body of a COVID-19 victim to a morgue at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in the Mission Hills section of Los Angeles Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. (AP PhotoJae C. Hong)

The Historic Ebenezer First Baptist Church is reflected in a photo of Martin Luther King Jr., Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoBranden Camp)

The Historic Ebenezer First Baptist Church is reflected in a photo of Martin Luther King Jr., Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoBranden Camp)

Bicyclists stand in an alley to watch the inauguration of President Joe Biden on a large video screen before a "Peace Peloton" bicycle ride Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Seattle. (AP PhotoElaine Thompson)

Bicyclists stand in an alley to watch the inauguration of President Joe Biden on a large video screen before a "Peace Peloton" bicycle ride Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Seattle. (AP PhotoElaine Thompson)

Flags are placed on the National Mall, looking towards the Washington Monument, and the Lincoln Memorial, ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

Flags are placed on the National Mall, looking towards the Washington Monument, and the Lincoln Memorial, ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)