PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — Gymnasts, children and others perform as the North Korean state marks official commemorations on the 80th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers’ Party. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
Maria Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize 2025: The delicious Obama twist in giving the award to Venezuelan – and snubbing Donald Trump
The United States’ modern campaign against Maduro began quietly under Barack Obama. As Venezuela slid deeper into crisis following Hugo Chávez’s death in 2013, Washington’s strategy was one of incremental pressure. In 2015, Obama signed an executive or…
US immigration enforcement using military hardware and tactics on civilians
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Baby giant tortoises thrive in Seychelles after first successful artificial incubation
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History shows war against immigrants will backfire on all Americans
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Review: ‘A House of Dynamite’ lights a fuse that doesn’t quite ignite
With riveting efficiency, Kathryn Bigelow constructs a taut, real-time thriller that opens explosively but dissipates with each progressive iteration.
At Mariners games, cameras capture every fan’s reaction
Ten cameras are all eyes during a game as your reactions are recorded for posterity and information-gathering.
ALDS Game 5: A Mariners win vs. Tigers is only acceptable outcome
None of the Mariners’ accomplishments this season will be enough without a win Friday night vs. Detroit in Game 5 of the ALDS. Seattle fans need more.
Rant and Rave: Reader enjoyed Seattle theater production
RAVE to ACT Theatre’s production of “An Enemy of the People.” Prescient production for these days of our time. We in Seattle are truly blessed with tremendous theater productions. RANT to the out-of-control woman at a store who bent…
Mariners Game 5: How to watch the ALDS decider vs. Detroit Tigers
First pitch is scheduled for 5:08 p.m. PDT, and there’s a few ways fan can catch all the action.