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The Best Photos of the Week

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Here are 13 of the week's best photos

Public impeachment hearings enter a second week in Washington, Chileans continue protesting social and economic inequality in their country, a dog befriends a giraffe in South Africa, and celebrations mark the 109th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution. Here's a look at 13 of the best photos from the week, selected by photo editors at The Washington Post.

In Sight

(Julie McGuire)

Perspective

'Tallyho!': Photographer follows the Ashland Bassets as they chase rabbits through Virginia

The Ashland Bassets is a foot-hunting pack in Virginia. The hounds go on hunts, showing off their sense of smell as they chase rabbits through fields and brush.

By Annaliese Nurnberg and Julie McGuire · Read more

(Jesse Rieser)

Perspective

Photographing the retail apocalypse

Photographer Jesse Rieser documents the changing landscape of American retail.

By Jesse Rieser and Karly Domb Sadof · Read more

(Aliona Kardash)

Perspective

At age 90, this Russian grandmother's life took an unexpected twist

Aliona Kardash started to photograph her grandmother four years ago to preserve her beautiful lifestyle. At that time, she couldn't imagine that this story would have a new twist.

By Aliona Kardash · Read more

Must-see photo stories

(Beth Sunflower)

50 years ago the Rolling Stones headlined a 'West Coast Woodstock.' It ended the '60s with darkness and death.

An extensive look back at the fatal Altamont festival on its 50th anniversary.

(Jonas Opperskalski)

Revolutionary recycling? A new technology turns everyday trash into plastic treasure.

UBQ Materials says its process can profitably help tackle the world's huge waste problem.

(Amanda Voisard for The Washington Post)

The scene as beloved panda Bei Bei departs The National Zoo for China

The 240-pound bear is traveling free of charge on a FedEx Boeing 777 with his image emblazoned on the fuselage. Under the agreement with the Chinese, all giant panda cubs born in U.S. zoos must be sent to a breeding program in China once they turn 4 years old. Bei Bei turned 4 on Aug. 22.