News at a glance: Photos from May 6, 2011

News at a glance: Photos from May 6, 2011
Getty/Scott Olson
News at a glance: Photos from May 6, 2011
Getty/Scott Olson

News at a glance: Photos from May 6, 2011

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In today’s news photo gallery we learn that a Swiss “jetman” was planning to fly over the Grand Canyon today, but thought better of it at the last moment. He’s decided he needs more practice despite past success crossing the English Channel. We’ll wait.

Read the captions for more quick stories or view the entire gallery at once as a mosaic.