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Groundhog Club co-handlers John Griffiths and Al Dereume hold Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 134th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Phil's handlers said that the groundhog has forecast an early spring. Credit:AP
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A barren tree stands alone on a farmer's snow covered field in Van Meter, Iowa. Credit:AP
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A woman makes an offering for the African sea goddess Yemanja, at a beach in Montevideo, Uruguay. Thousands of worshippers come to the beach on Yemanja's feast day, bearing candles, flowers, perfumes and fruit to show their gratitude for her blessings. Credit:AP
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An anti-government protester jumps over burning tires blocking a street during a demonstration against the newly appointed Prime Minister Mohammed Allawi in Najaf, Iraq. Former communications minister Mohammed Allawi was named prime minister-designate by rival Iraqi factions Saturday after weeks of political deadlock. Credit:AP
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A man wearing masks walks pass graffiti at a market in Hong Kong. China's death toll from a new virus has risen hundreds and a World Health Organization official says other governments need to prepare for"domestic outbreak control" if the disease spreads. Credit:AP
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South Korean prospective soldiers wearing masks sit as they wait to receive a medical checkup at the Seoul office of the Military Manpower Administration in Seoul, part of the year's first batch of applicants evaluated by the office. A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 17,300 people globally. Credit:AP
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Singer Jennifer Lopez performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. Credit:Getty
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Kevin Bickner of USA competes on day two of the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup Sapporo at Okurayama Jump Stadium in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. Credit:Getty