See 13 of the week’s most interesting images from around the world, as selected by Washington Post photo editors.

And it’s, in many cases, not a very nice world. But it is a nice world today, and I appreciate it very much.” After their ...

Given Election Day is not a federal holiday, the post office will be open for business as usual on Tuesday, Nov. 5. If mailing your ballot is on the agenda, the USPS says it will be deploying ...

Melbourne Cup day isn't just about the races. It's a celebrity hotspot, with the Birdcage enclosure the only place to be seen. And while they may not be famous faces, the regular punters also pull ...

Punters are set to have an electric experience at the 2024 Melbourne Cup Carnival, with the main day next on the calendar. Check back to see all the colour and pictures. Across the four days ...

Presidents in the United States get to enjoy ... Thus, everyone invited to the Independence Day celebration at the White House on July 4, 1806, was able to experience it at the height of summer.

You may be aware that newly elected U.S. presidents take office sometime in ... and Vice President shall end at noon on the 20th day of January … and the terms of their successors shall then ...

On Saturday, Nov. 2, John Williams welcomed Teddy Roosevelt (portrayed by humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson) on stage at the Tivoli Theatre. This year marked the 25th anniversary of these shows with ...

Is Election Day a holiday in New York? Only five states, including New York, recognize Election Day as a public state holiday and mandate employers allow employees paid time off to vote.

Election Day is upon us. The final votes in the 2024 presidential election will be cast over the next several hours. It is not a federal holiday, however. Only five states, including New York ...