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APTOPIX Britain Tough Guy

A competitor emerges from a water obstacle at the annual Tough Guy event, Perton, England, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012. Tough Guy claims to be the world's most demanding one-day survival ordeal. First staged in 1986, it has been widely described as "the toughest race in the world", with up to one-third of the starters failing to finish in a typical year.(AP Photo/Jon Super)

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National & World Photos: Millions view 'ring of fire' eclipse (Photo Gallery)

By ERIC TALMADGE and SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press Published: May 20, 2012 at 5:27 PM PDT Last Updated: May 20, 2012 at 9:41 PM PDT

Millions in Asia and the western United States watched as a rare "ring of fire" eclipse crossed their skies early Monday.

National & World Robin Gibb of Bee Gees dies at 62 (Photo Gallery)

By GREGORY KATZ, Associated Press Published: May 20, 2012 at 5:13 PM PDT Last Updated: May 20, 2012 at 8:11 PM PDT

Robin Gibb, one of the three Bee Gees whose falsetto harmonies powered such hits as "Stayin' Alive" and "Night Fever" and defined the flashy disco era died Sunday, his representative said. He was 62.

National & World Strong quake kills at least 4 in northern Italy (Photo Gallery)

By LUCA BRUNO, Associated Press Published: May 20, 2012 at 8:31 AM PDT

A strong earthquake shook northeast Italy early Sunday, killing four people, tearing off chunks of church facades and sending panicked residents into the streets.

National & World Photos: Daily life around the world (Photo Gallery)

By Associated Press Published: May 19, 2012 at 1:22 PM PDT Last Updated: May 19, 2012 at 1:43 PM PDT

National & World The week's best photos (Photo Gallery)

By KOMO Staff Published: May 18, 2012 at 8:45 AM PDT Last Updated: May 18, 2012 at 2:16 PM PDT

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Local & Regional Photos: It's pugs gone wild! (Photo Gallery)

By Shannon L. Cheesman, KATU.com Producer/Reporter Published: May 20, 2012 at 9:29 PM PDT

It was pug mania outside a local tavern on Sunday as folks and their lovable little pooches got together to have a little fun and help out the Oregon Humane Society.

Entertainment Transgender Miss Universe Canada contestant loses (Photo Gallery)

By CHARMAINE NORONHA, Associated Press Published: May 20, 2012 at 8:43 AM PDT

The first-ever transgender contestant to compete in the Miss Universe Canada pageant strutted the runway Saturday night, making it to the penultimate round before losing her bid to win the title.

Entertainment Lady Gaga arrives in Philippines amid protests (Photo Gallery)

By Associated Press Published: May 19, 2012 at 10:45 AM PDT

Pop singer Lady Gaga arrived in the Philippines on Saturday to cheers from fans and protests from young Christians calling for the cancellation of her upcoming concerts.

Entertainment Will Smith slaps journalist who tries to kiss him (Photo Gallery)

By Associated Press Published: May 19, 2012 at 9:03 AM PDT

Hollywood star Will Smith slapped a male television reporter who he said tried to kiss him on the lips as he walked down the red carpet for the Moscow premiere of "Men in Black III."