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The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists June 5, 2025 ____

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AP PHOTOS: Millions of Muslims embark on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — The annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia has begun. It’s required once in a lifetime by every Muslim who can afford it and is physically able to make it.

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AP PHOTOS: Panama protests have lasted 45 days and counting ARIMAE, Panama (AP) — Protests have persisted in parts of Panama for a month and a half. They’ve covered a range of issues including the changes to social security and opposition to a security agreeme...

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AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean May 23-29, 2025 As more Argentines go childless, pampered dogs are becoming part of the family unit. Buenos Aires is now home to over 493,600 dogs — compared to 460,600 children under the age of 14 — ...

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AP PHOTOS: Palestinians in Gaza struggle to get food even as aid trickles in Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are still struggling to get food even after Israel has eased its blockade and rolled out a new aid distribution system.

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AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean May 23-29, 2025 As more Argentines go childless, pampered dogs are becoming part of the family unit. Buenos Aires is now home to over 493,600 dogs — compared to 460,600 children under the age of 14 — ...

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Movie Review: Wes Anderson's ‘Phoenician Scheme’ is as Wes Anderson as a Wes Anderson film can be Wes Anderson has always been Wes Anderson, but with “The Phoenician Scheme” he somehow seems more Wes Anderson than ever before.

Really looking forward to watching Wes Anderson's latest.

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AP PHOTOS: Top young spellers compete in 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — The best young spellers in the English language are competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.

Love these kids! Reminds me of when I won my 3rd grade spelling bee a zillion years ago. It was my first bee and also my last. 😜

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AP PHOTOS: As more Argentines go childless, pampered dogs become part of the family BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — As more Argentines choose not to have children, dogs have become their companions of choice, reshaping Buenos Aires with a growing number of pet hotels, boutiques, cafes...

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AP PHOTOS: The Eurovision Song Contest is back BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — Eurovision has officially started, with the first round of semi-finals held Tuesday in the Swiss city of Basel.

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FACT FOCUS: Trump claims the US is the only country with birthright citizenship. It's not Not long before the Supreme Court heard arguments on whether to allow President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship to take effect, he falsely claimed on Truth Social that the United...

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AP PHOTOS: Indigenous deacon in Mexico echoes late pope's call to defend rights and Mother Earth SIMOJOVEL, Mexico (AP) — Deacon Juan Pérez Gómez helps tend to his small Tsotsil Catholic community in Mexico.

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After much consideration, I declare this the best #CincoDeMayo explainer

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AP PHOTOS: Sovereignty wins the 151st Kentucky Derby LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Sovereignty out-dueled 3-1 favorite Journalism down the stretch to win the 151st Kentucky Derby in the slop on Saturday.

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These papal tailors aren't expecting a traditional order for new cassocks to outfit the next pope The conclave that begins Wednesday to elect a successor for Pope Francis is the first in 46 ½ years for which the Vatican hasn't ordered a new cassock for the new head of the Catholic Church.

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The top photos of the week by AP’s photojournalists April 25-May 1, 2025 This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Anita Baca, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide published by The Associated Press in the past week.

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Pope Francis bestowed a special nickname on AP's Vatican reporter for her often-tough questions Associated Press reporter Nicole Winfield, who covered Pope Francis at the Vatican during his entire pontificate, earned the nickname “la prima della classe” -- or “the first in class” -- from him in ...

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AP Week in Pictures April 18-24, 2025 This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Anita Baca, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide published by The Associated Press in the past week.

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AP PHOTOS: Attack on tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir At least 26 people were killed and 17 others wounded when gunmen opened fire on tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir, the worst assault in years targeting civilians in a restive region that has seen ...

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The top photos of the week by AP's photojournalists April 11-17, 2025 This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Anita Baca, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide published by The Associated Press in the past week.

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AP PHOTOS: Holy Week celebrations around the world photo gallery Christians are celebrating Holy Week with processions and reenactments in places like Jerusalem, Brazil, Nigeria, India, Mexico and Philippines.

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No sweat: Humanoid robots run a Chinese half-marathon alongside flesh-and-blood competitors In one small step for robot-kind — thousands of them, really — humanoid robots ran alongside actual humans in a half-marathon in the Chinese capital.

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Family says ICE agents smashed car window in seizing Guatemalan man who's seeking asylum A Massachusetts family is demanding answers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, complaining its agents smashed a car window and detained a man who was in the process of applying for aslyum.

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The White House is starting a new media policy that restricts wire services' access to the president The White House has put forward a new media policy that sharply curtails access to Donald Trump by the news agencies that serve media outlets around the world.

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AP PHOTOS: Chile's capital has the oldest hat maker in South America Some 110 years have passed since the business began, but passersby, tourists, celebrities and even presidents still gravitate to this 19th-century mansion nestled in the heart of Santiago, Chile.

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birds of a feather?

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Max Richter - All Human Beings (Official Audio) YouTube video by MaxRichterVEVO

"Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and
of the equal and inalienable rights of all members
of the human family is the foundation of freedom,
justice and peace in the world...."

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Who is Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man ICE mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison? Kilmar Abrego Garcia's story begins in El Salvador. But it's become increasingly unclear where it will end.

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No booze, no cover, no judging: Inside Mexico City's free dance parties A new network of dancers in Mexico City is offering cost-free, harassment-free, judgment-free spaces for gathering.

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