
Salina, Kan. — Simon, a border collie owned by Bailey Waite, of Salina, Kan., dives for a tennis ball during Pooch Plunge at Kenwood Cove water park. It was the last day the water park was open for the season. Dog owners were allowed to bring their pets to the pool for a swim from 5 to 8 p.m.
PHOTOGRAPH BY: Tom Dorsey / Salina Journal
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Chiba, Japan — A girl snaps marbles on the cloth of an artwork created by Atelier Omoya at the exhibition of the Art of the Light during "Magical Museum: Light Art Exhibition" at The Chiba Prefectural Museum of Art.
PHOTOGRAPH BY: KIMIMASA MAYAMA / EPA
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Mumbai, India — Pigeons scatter as a boy chases them while running across a field.
PHOTOGRAPH BY: DIVYAKANT SOLANKI / EPA
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Andrews Air Force Base, Md. — President Obama boards Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. Obama is traveling on a two-day campaign trip that will take him to Ohio, Nevada and New York.
PHOTOGRAPH BY: JIM WATSON / AFP
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Acre, Israel — An Arab boy jumps into the Mediterranean sea from the ancient wall surrounding the old city of Acre during the third day of Eid al-Fitr. One of the most important holidays in the Muslim world, Eid al-Fitr is marked with prayers, family reunions and other festivities.
PHOTOGRAPH BY: Ariel Schalit / Associated Press
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Huambalo, Ecuador — Segundo Guato crosses a field as he cares for his livestock as the Tungurahua volcano throws ash and steam in the background.
PHOTOGRAPH BY: Dolores Ochoa / Associated Press
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Endurance swimmer Diana Nyad is aided after she was pulled out of the water between while trying for the fourth time to swim across the Florida Straits from Cuba to the Keys. Nyad turns 63 on Wednesday.
PHOTOGRAPH BY: Christi Barli / Florida Keys News Bureau
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Karachi, Pakastan — A Pakistani family rides on a camel at Clifton beach to celebrate the second day of the religious festival of Eid al-Fitr. People traditionally visit the homes of their relatives and friends, and enjoy outdoor entertainment to celebrate the festival marking the end of the month of Ramadan.
PHOTOGRAPH BY: ASIF HASSAN / AFP
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Barcelona, Spain — Men play a game of dominoes next to the beach. Hot weather has set in with temperatures ranging between 99 and 106 degrees Fahrenheit in Spain.
PHOTOGRAPH BY: Emilio Morenatti / Associated Press
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