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PHOTOS: The week in pictures, May 17

PHOTOS: The week in pictures, May 17

A look back at the week in pictures from May 11 through May 17.  

National
For Sale: Air Force One. Minimum bid, $50,000.…

For Sale: Air Force One. Minimum bid, $50,000.…

An aircraft that is thought to have once performed as Air Force One - the call sign of the plane that carries the President of…

Local
Cops search for suit-wearing Midtown attempted bank robber

Cops search for suit-wearing Midtown attempted bank robber

A man in a suit tried to rob a Midtown bank.

Local
Googa Mooga: Great expectations

Googa Mooga: Great expectations

On many levels, the Great Googa Mooga Festival, taking place this weekend in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park, is the source of high expectations.

Entertainment
VIDEO: Toronto Mayor Rob Ford gets Taiwanese animation…

VIDEO: Toronto Mayor Rob Ford gets Taiwanese animation…

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford denies allegations that he smoked crack cocaine, despite reporters from the Toronto Star newspaper, and Gawker Media claiming they have seen…

The Word
The Word: Listen to Britney Spears' new song…

The Word: Listen to Britney Spears' new song…

Britney Spears' new song, "Ooh La La," is now available to stream. Brit recorded the song for the soundtrack of upcoming film "Smurfs 2," which opens July 31.

The Word
The Word: Are Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez…

The Word: Are Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez…

Are Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez dating again? The pair were spotted together on May 14 at LA club Supperclub for DJ Tay James' birthday.

The Word
The Word: The shocking 'Vampire Diaries' finale that…

The Word: The shocking 'Vampire Diaries' finale that…

Most TV shows like to shake things up for their season finales, but no one does it like "The Vampire Diaries." It's the only show on TV where the question…

MLB
Pettitte leaves with injury in Yankees' loss to…

Pettitte leaves with injury in Yankees' loss to…

Pettitte allowed two runs and four hits in 4 2/3 innings but only lasted 79 pitches during last night’s 3-2 Yankees loss to the Mariners.

NBA
Knicks stave off elimination with Game 5 win…

Knicks stave off elimination with Game 5 win…

The Knicks found a way to stave off elimination and push the series back to Indiana, as they held off the Pacers in Game 5 of the conference semifinals.

NHL
Bruins open Eastern Conference semifinals with win over…

Bruins open Eastern Conference semifinals with win over…

Brad Marchand scored his first goal of the playoffs at the 15:40 mark of overtime to give the Bruins a 3-2 win over the Rangers in Game 1.

NFL
Coples learns from being called out by Rex…

Coples learns from being called out by Rex…

Rex Ryan sent a message to linebacker Quinton Coples, calling out the second-year player for what he saw was a lack of effort in the weight room.

Career
Volunteer to start your career

Volunteer to start your career

Working as a volunteer can make your LinkedIn profile more desirable to employers.

International
Saudi Arabia religious police takes issue with Twitter

Saudi Arabia religious police takes issue with Twitter

While many people in Saudi Arabia may be using Twitter, it doesn't mean some Saudi officials are happy with that.

Food
Super smoothies by Julie Morris

Super smoothies by Julie Morris

Julie Morris, talk smoothies and shares her favorite recipe from her new book "Superfood Smoothies."

Wellbeing
Today in Medicine: Can nicotine prevent Parkinson's?

Today in Medicine: Can nicotine prevent Parkinson's?

Plus: Will there one be a cocaine vaccine?