UPI Pictures of the Year 2013 -- NEWS AND FEATURES

President Barack Obama (L), First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, Dr. Jill Biden and White House staff place their hands on their heats as taps is played after a moment of silence for the 12 anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, at the White House in Washington, D.C. on September 11, 2013 UPI/Kevin Dietsch