This gallery highlights some of the most compelling images published in the past week by The Associated Press.

The explosions of devices in Lebanon this week returned the spotlight to the 70-year-old technology that remains popular with ...

China plans to create a map of the country with real-scene 3D technology by 2035, featuring geological conditions, city ...

Americans can now renew their passports online, bypassing a cumbersome mail-in paper application process that often caused ...

New NASA research reveals a process to generate extremely accurate eclipse maps, which plot the predicted path of the Moon’s ...

Astronomy Photographer of the Year, the annual photo competition showcasing all things space, is back. Ed Bloomer, senior ...

“Most of my photos are grounded in people,” McCurry has explained. “I look for the unguarded moment, the essential soul peeking out, experience etched on a person’s face.” He achieved world renown ...

During the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression which lasted until 1945, China suffered a total of 35 million military and non-military casualties, accounting for a third of ...

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few recommendations from Globe writers and critics, covering music, ...

The most comprehensive map of clouds on Mars includes a variety of cloud patterns, including some that are unlike anything ...

Illinois running back Josh McCray runs the ball as Central Michigan defensive backs Brenden Deasfernandes, left, and Donte ...

The country has long been a haven for those who believe nudity is a virtue. A new exhibit explores the movement—and lets ...