The Week in Pictures: January 22 - 29

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Blizzard blows through New England, algae blooms blue, Syrian city is recaptured and more.

Image: Swimmers prepare to get into the water during the UK Cold Water Swimming Championships at Tooting Bec Lido in south London

Swimmers prepare to get into the water during the UK Cold Water Swimming Championships at Tooting Bec Lido in south London January 24, 2015. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor (BRITAIN - Tags: SOCIETY SPORT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)LUKE MACGREGOR / Reuters

Jan. 30, 2015, 12:53 AM EST / Updated Jan. 31, 2015, 5:48 AM EST

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