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The World in Pictures: AP's most compelling images of the week
The World in Pictures: AP's most compelling images of the week
 

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Trump safe after he is evacuated following disruption at Washington journalists' dinner

President Donald Trump arrives at the James Brady Press Briefing Room in Washington.

President Donald Trump arrives at the James Brady Press Briefing Room after a shooting incident outside the ballroom at the annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington. Photo: Tom Brenner

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Elderly Cubans left to fend for themselves amid economic crisis

Mercedes Lopez Rey stands in her one-room apartment in Old Havana, Cuba.

Mercedes Lopez Rey stands in her one-room apartment in Old Havana, Cuba. Photo: Ramon Espinosa

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Tradition, fashion and horse racing

A woman in a horse-themed hat attends the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.

A woman in a horse-themed hat attends the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Photo: Charlie Riedel

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One extraordinary photo shows a PGA golfer navigate a gator-filled hazard

Michael Brennan tries to hit his ball out of floating debris during the first round of the PGA Zurich Classic of New Orleans, in Avondale, La..

Michael Brennan sends mud and water flying as he tries to hit his ball out of floating debris only to have it land back in the water during the first round of the PGA Zurich Classic of New Orleans, in Avondale, La. Photo: Matthew Hinton

 

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The PGA Zurich Classic of New Orleans is the only regular-season team pairs competition. There are other special team events like the biennial Ryder Cup. The Zurich Classic’s unique format and New Orleans-area setting with alligators and a swampy surrounding give it a unique charm. Read more about getting the image.

 

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