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| | | | | Photos of Mexico's bird vendors making their annual pilgrimage to the Basilica of Guadalupe. | During the Catholic holiday of Palm Sunday, birds vendors, known as pajareros, from across Mexico flock to the capital and decorate 10-foot-tall stacks of cages, adorning them with flowers, tinsel and images of the Virgin of Guadalupe, Mexico's patron saint. | | | Life goes on underground in Israel, in scenes both real and surreal. | These images show how surreal the scenes can become when life is interrupted at any moment day or night, and how, after constant waves of conflict, Israelis have found ways to quickly adapt, snatching a few moments of relief even as tensions rise. | | | | Each week, The Associated Press awards honors for the news scoops or exclusives that did the most to enhance AP's competitive position in the previous seven days. | | | | | Deep reporting and stunning visuals show the environmental costs and economic benefits of mezcal boom in Mexico. | | | | | | | | | | AP team shines spotlight on armed vigilantes who are last line of defense against cartel expansion. | | | | | Best of the AP: Honorable mentions
| | | | | This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Patrick Sison, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide published by The Associated Press in the past week. | | | | | | | | | Media Literacy – Research, Rights and Reality | Learn how to research and use archival material, apply investigative best practices, verify sources to counter misinformation and deepfakes, and navigate fair use, copyright and emerging AI-related legal considerations with guidance from The Associated Press experts. | | | | Spotlight stories from this week's news that provides an in-depth look at significant issues and current events. | | | | | RFK Jr. makes food sound like a miracle drug. Researchers say he often overstates the science. | | | Now a true pop star, Miley Cyrus returns to her 'Hannah Montana' roots to fete anniversary special. | | | 'Microshifting' puts a new spin on 9-to-5 schedules | | | | Need any help? We're open 24/7. | | | | The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world's population sees AP journalism every day. | | | | ©2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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