Celine Abraham, 5, and members of her family attend a preview of NightGarden, an annual holiday experience featuring thousands of lights and special effects, at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, in Coral Gables, Fla.
Boston Celtics' Luke Kornet, center, leaps for a rebound against Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey, from left, Paul Reed and Jaden Springer during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, in Philadelphia.
Chabad-Lubavitch rabbis gather to pray for Israel as well as Jews everywhere at the resting place of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson at Montefiore Cemetery on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in the Queens borough of New York. This year's conference focuses on the war between Israel and Palestinians, anti-semitism on college campuses and Jewish spiritual awakening following the attacks of Oct. 7.
Seattle Kraken right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand celebrates after scoring the go-ahead goal against the Colorado Avalanche as fans react during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, in Denver.
People watch as longhorn cattle are returned to their pen at the end of the world's only twice daily cattle drive in historic Fort Worth, Texas, Friday, April 21, 2023. Beef was at the heart of Texas long before there was a Texas. Since the early 1600s, ranchers raising cattle would cement the image of longhorn steers, rugged cowboys and awe-inspiring vistas into the nation's consciousness as what it means to be a Texan. The state has changed dramatically since then, but that image remains today and keeps beef in the forefront of life in Texas.
Hatched salmon with yolk sacs swim alongside unhatched eggs at the Atlantic Sapphire Bluehouse indoor salmon farm in Homestead, Fla., Wednesday, June 28, 2023. The company's system relies on an uncommon feature of the groundwater near the warehouse's location: Salmon need both fresh and salt water, and both are found nearby.
President Joe Biden and China's President Xi Jinping walk in the gardens at the Filoli Estate in Woodside, Calif., Wednesday, Nov, 15, 2023, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperative conference.
Police officers clear protesters blocking the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge while demonstrating against the APEC summit Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, in San Francisco.
Police disperse a crowd of protesters with gas during a demonstration in opposition to a new police training center, Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, in Atlanta.
An Army carry team moves the transfer case containing the remains of Sgt. Andrew P. Southard at Dover Air Force Base, Del., Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. According to the Pentagon, Southard was one of five Army aviation special operations forces killed when their helicopter crashed in the Eastern Mediterranean over the weekend.
Menachem Roetter of Detroit, left, walks behind an Israeli flag at the end of the March for Israel rally Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, on the National Mall in Washington. "The main reason I came was to help other Jews fulfill the mitzvah of tefillin," says Roetter, "and also to show unity."
Starbucks workers and allies participate in a strike and picket organized by Starbucks Workers United during the company's Red Cup Day Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, near Pike Place Market in Seattle.
Smoke rises from a small fire as motorists exit through a ramp off Interstate 10, where a section of the freeway is closed due to a recent fire in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.
Celine Abraham, 5, and members of her family attend a preview of NightGarden, an annual holiday experience featuring thousands of lights and special effects, at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, in Coral Gables, Fla.
Rebecca Blackwell - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Boston Celtics' Luke Kornet, center, leaps for a rebound against Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey, from left, Paul Reed and Jaden Springer during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, in Philadelphia.
Matt Slocum - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chabad-Lubavitch rabbis gather to pray for Israel as well as Jews everywhere at the resting place of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson at Montefiore Cemetery on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in the Queens borough of New York. This year's conference focuses on the war between Israel and Palestinians, anti-semitism on college campuses and Jewish spiritual awakening following the attacks of Oct. 7.
Andres Kudacki - freelancer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seattle Kraken right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand celebrates after scoring the go-ahead goal against the Colorado Avalanche as fans react during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, in Denver.
David Zalubowski - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
People watch as longhorn cattle are returned to their pen at the end of the world's only twice daily cattle drive in historic Fort Worth, Texas, Friday, April 21, 2023. Beef was at the heart of Texas long before there was a Texas. Since the early 1600s, ranchers raising cattle would cement the image of longhorn steers, rugged cowboys and awe-inspiring vistas into the nation's consciousness as what it means to be a Texan. The state has changed dramatically since then, but that image remains today and keeps beef in the forefront of life in Texas.
David Goldman - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hatched salmon with yolk sacs swim alongside unhatched eggs at the Atlantic Sapphire Bluehouse indoor salmon farm in Homestead, Fla., Wednesday, June 28, 2023. The company's system relies on an uncommon feature of the groundwater near the warehouse's location: Salmon need both fresh and salt water, and both are found nearby.
Rebecca Blackwell - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
President Joe Biden and China's President Xi Jinping walk in the gardens at the Filoli Estate in Woodside, Calif., Wednesday, Nov, 15, 2023, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperative conference.
Doug Mills - pool, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Police officers clear protesters blocking the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge while demonstrating against the APEC summit Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, in San Francisco.
Noah Berger - freelancer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Police disperse a crowd of protesters with gas during a demonstration in opposition to a new police training center, Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, in Atlanta.
Mike Stewart - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
An Army carry team moves the transfer case containing the remains of Sgt. Andrew P. Southard at Dover Air Force Base, Del., Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. According to the Pentagon, Southard was one of five Army aviation special operations forces killed when their helicopter crashed in the Eastern Mediterranean over the weekend.
Matt Rourke - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
People attend the March for Israel rally Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, on the National Mall in Washington.
Jacquelyn Martin - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
People participate in a sit-in demanding a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war in Los Angeles Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.
Damian Dovarganes - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Supporters hold Israeli and U.S. flags as they gather on the National Mall at the March for Israel on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, in Washington.
Mark Schiefelbein - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Demonstrators stage a sit-in demanding a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, in Oakland, Calif.
Godofredo A. Vásquez - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Menachem Roetter of Detroit, left, walks behind an Israeli flag at the end of the March for Israel rally Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, on the National Mall in Washington. "The main reason I came was to help other Jews fulfill the mitzvah of tefillin," says Roetter, "and also to show unity."
Jacquelyn Martin - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Demonstrators march in opposition to the Israel-Hamas war in conjunction with the APEC Summit taking place Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, in San Francisco.
Godofredo A. Vásquez - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starbucks workers and allies participate in a strike and picket organized by Starbucks Workers United during the company's Red Cup Day Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, near Pike Place Market in Seattle.
Lindsey Wasson - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Smoke rises from a small fire as motorists exit through a ramp off Interstate 10, where a section of the freeway is closed due to a recent fire in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.
U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping meet in California, Starbucks workers strike in Seattle, and basketball players are seen from above during an NBA game in Philadelphia.
This gallery highlights some of the most compelling images in North America published in the past week by The Associated Press.
The selection was curated by AP photo editor Patrick Sison in New York.
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