April 13, 2012 (17 images)

A Chinese electrician sorts through a maze of wiring in Beijing April 13, 2012. China's rapid economic growth has seen its cities struggle with both modernizing and maintaining infrastructure projects, such as electricity lines, phone lines, sewage treatment and roads. UPI/Stephen Shaver

New York Yankees Nick Swisher reacts at fans before taking the field for the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels on Opening Day at Yankee Stadium in New York City on April 13, 2012. UPI/John Angelillo

First Sergeant Steve Smeere, dressed in an umpires uniform surprises his 13-year-old son, Kyle Smerer at second base during the Steal-A-Base Contest held in the 5th inning of the Seattle Mariners vs. Oakland Athletics game at SAFECO Field in Seattle April 13, 2013. Smerer, a soldier stationed at the Joint Base Lewis McChord, was serving in Afghanistan, contacted the Mariners and asked if they could help in setting up the surprise. UPI /Jim Bryant

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander signs autographs before the game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on April 13, 2012 in Chicago. UPI/Brian Kersey