Oh, was it cold where you were this week? Not in Brazil, where sun worshipers took in some rays at the Copacabana Beach. The scene was one of the great pics captured around the world over the last seven days. Relive the first week of February with them now.
Speed Demon
Romanian luger Valentin Cretu prepped for the Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.
Rain, Rain, Don't Go Away
A San Franciscan walked past the Bay Bridge as much-needed rain fell on the drought-stricken area.
In Memoriam
Candles burned during a vigil for actor Philip Seymour Hoffman [1] in New York.
Glow in the Dark
Dancers performed during the Olympics opening ceremony.
Royal Salute
Gunners from 105th Regiment Royal Artillery fired a 21-gun royal salute at Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland, to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's ascension to the throne.
Uphill Battle
A sanitation worker gathered a pile of salt in Chicago, preparing for another major Winter storm.
London Fog
London looked monochromatic under dark clouds.
Crash Into Me
Storm waves hit the seafront in Dawlish, England.
Looking Good
Hillary Clinton was all smiles during a round table put on by Univision.
Huh?!
Fame, 3, a papillon, waited for a treat after demonstrating skills for the upcoming agility competition as part of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Head-to-Head
Waka Ama crew members welcome each other with a nose press on the beach as they celebrate Waitangi Day in New Zealand.
Got Your Nose
Prince Charles, now officially a grandfather, enjoyed playing with twins during a day out in London.
Jazz Hands
The Radio City Rockettes performed in Grand Central Terminal as a preview for their new show.
Fired Up
Men carried torches during the Oto Fire Festival at Kamikura Shrine in Japan.
Shredding Powder
In Boston's Roxbury neighborhood, a golf course got some much-needed plowing.
Bounce in His Step
President Barack Obama walked across the south lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One.
Cooling Down
Sunbathers packed gorgeous Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as one in particular enjoyed a shower.