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Photos of the Week for May 3, 2013


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    The paramedics of the Community Emergency Corps are arming themselves with bullet-proof vests and body armor, because they’ve seen more responders being threatened or put in potentially life-threatening situations. Full story (Image NBC News)

    AP Photo/Australian Antarctic Division

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    A Vermont woman revealed her new face Wednesday, six years after her ex-husband disfigured her by dousing her with industrial-strength lye, and said she went through “what some may call hell” but has found a way to be happy. Full story (Photo AP)

    AP Photo/Matt Rourke

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    A device inspired by a hair clip that clamps down on traumatic bleeding has won a prestigious award. Full story (Image YouTube)

    AP Photo/Las Vegas Fire and Rescue

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    A woman who was attacked by a bull Saturday at a Volusia County rodeo event is speaking out about her experience. Full story (Image CNN)

    AP Photo/John Javellana

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    A civilian cargo plane owned by an American company crashed at Bagram Air Field, north of the Afghan capital, soon after takeoff on Monday, killing all seven people aboard. Full story (Image YouTube)

    AP Photo

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    A woman’s whose husband died from chest pains when an ambulance took too long to arrive is demanding answers from the emergency service that she called. Full story (Image WFAA)

    AP Photo

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    A Palm Beach County (Fla.) firefighter paramedic was arrested Saturday after being involved in a dispute over a $267.28 restaurant tab. Full story (Image NBC News)

    AP Photo