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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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Gas prices surge worldwide

A truck drives past a Chevron station in downtown Los Angeles.

In this photo taken with a slow shutter speed, a truck drives past a Chevron station in downtown Los Angeles. Photo: Jae C. Hong

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Good Friday: A day of solemn devotion

a Way of the Cross procession in Colina, Chile.

Participants portraying Roman soldiers place a crown and cloak on David Sanchez, reenacting the mocking of Jesus Christ’s claim as ‘King of the Jews’ during a Way of the Cross procession in Colina, Chile. Photo: Esteban Felix

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Artemis II lifts off in humanity’s first flight to the moon since 1972

NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39-B in Cape Canaveral.

NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39-B in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Photo: Chris O'Meara

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One extraordinary photo captures action and calculation collide during the NCAA Sweet 16

Caleb Foster of Duke looks to pass against St. John’s during the NCAA Sweet 16 basketball tournament in Washington.

Caleb Foster of Duke looks to pass against St. John’s during the NCAA Sweet 16 basketball tournament in Washington. Photo: Stephanie Scarbrough

 

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Photojournalists are always seeking to combine strong composition with storytelling. This photo is interesting to look at because of the leading lines and depth, but what makes it compelling is the tension and uncertainty that define March Madness. Read more about getting the image.

 

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