In Sight: The best photos of the week

The Best Photos of the Week ; In Sight

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The Best Photos of the Week (Matt McClain/The Washington Post) Here are 15 of the week's best photos Elvis tribute artist entertains assisted-living residents, the partial U.S. government shutdown continues, Trump delivers national address on border security, Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival in South Korea and more images from around the world. Read more     In Sight   ADVERTISEMENT   (Rodrigo Abd/AP) Haunting photos show the aftermath of a devastating volcanic eruption in Guatemala Associated Press photographer Rodrigo Abd documents the aftermath of a natural disaster. By Kenneth Dickerman and Rodrigo Abd · Read more (Miora Rajaonary) Voices of African Photography: Finding the answer to the most personal question, 'Who am I?' Voices of African Photography is a 10-part series that highlights the work of African photographers and photojournalists. By Olivier Laurent · Read more A photographer documents the heart-wrenching final moments of pet owners with their dying pets Ross Taylor's photographs of pet euthanasia are a somber and beautiful testimony to the human-animal bond. By Thomas Simonetti · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT       MUST-SEE PHOTO STORIES Matt McClain / The Washington Post On an island famous for wild ponies, a dangerous infection is killing horses Seven ponies that roamed the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge have died of "swamp cancer." And herd managers fear more could get sick. By Steve Hendrix · Read more Melina Mara / The Washington Post Already reeling from tariff war, some farmers aren't receiving government support checks amid shutdown Many farmers, among Trump's loyal base in rural America, can't make ends meet and are considering abandoning their crops. By Annie Gowen, Jeff Stein and Sean Sullivan · Read more Salwan Georges/The Washington Post The changing face of Congress: Incoming lawmakers transform halls of Capitol Hill On Thursday, over 100 women were sworn in on the floor of the House and 25 in the Senate, historic gains for women and people of color in Congress. By Melina Mara and Salwan Georges · Read more Recommended for you Get the Inspired Life newsletter Unexpected good deeds, humor and advice to improve your life, in your inbox every Saturday. Sign Up

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