1st Place News Picture Story: M. Scott Mahaskey,Politico–Summary: What began as a media spectacle ended as the most brilliant final week of campaigning in the history of politics. Crisscrossing the country and going where Hillary Clinton did not, Donald J. Trump fine-tuned his campaign rhetoric and delivered it with populist perfection as he fired up his base during a blistering series of rallies in the final seven days of his campaign. Donald Trump raises his fist to acknowledge cheers from supporters during a rally Nov. 1, 2016 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Supporters among a sea of signs as Donald J. Trump holds a campaign rally Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 at Giant Center in Hershey, PA.
Photographed from the door of Donald J. Trump’s private 757 aircraft, Trump holds a campaign rally Sunday, Nov. 7, 2016 at Atlantic Aviation in Moon Township, PA.
A campaign volunteer yells “lock her up” as Donald J. Trump holds a campaign rally Nov. 2, 2016 at the Bayfront Park Amphitheater in Miami, Florida. The phrase became a rally cry across the United States as Trump supporters believed former Sec. of State Hillary Clinton should be charged over various actions during her time as secretary.
After somebody in the crowd yelled ‘gun’ while scuffling with a protester, US Secret Service agents rush Donald J. Trump offstage amid a chaotic scene at a campaign rally Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, NV. No gun was ever recovered and the protester was not charged for any crime.
On an outdoor and windy stage, Melania Trump addresses supporters of her husband, Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump, at a campaign rally Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 at the Wilmington International Airport outside Wilmington, NC.
A supporter of Donald Trump raises her hand during an opening prayer for the candidate ahead of his campaign rally Nov. 2, 2016 at the Maritime Park’s Hunter Amphitheater in Pensacola, Florida.
Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump offer a rude gesture to members of the media during a campaign rally Nov. 7, 2016 at the Sarasota Fairgrounds in Sarasota, Florida.
Surrounded by US Secret Service agents, Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump arrives for a campaign rally Nov. 2, 2016 at the Central Florida Fairgrounds in Orlando, FL.
Photographers document President-elect Donald Trump as he departs following his victory speech at his Election Night Headquarters Nov. 8, 2016 in New York, NY.
2nd Place News Picture Story: Matt McClain, Washington Post– Recife, Brazil has been the epicenter of the Zika virus outbreak, which is carried by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. It also has had some of the largest numbers of babies born with microcephaly. A condition tied to the virus. The climate of northeast Brazil and improper sanitary conditions are possible reasons why the area has been the heart of the epidemic. The sun sets on Recife, Brazil on Monday March 201, 2016 as seen from Olinda, Brazil. The Zika virus is rampant in the region. The city of Recife, Brazil is seen in the distance.
People dance at Mangabeira Futebol Clube on Sunday March 20, 2016 in Recife, Brazil. The Zika virus is rampant in the region. The virus is spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. There is also evidence that the virus can be spread sexually.
Children play near a community along the water is seen on Monday March 201, 2016 in Recife, Brazil. The Zika virus is rampant in the region. The virus is spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. The climate of northeast Brazil and improper sanitary conditions are possible reasons why the area has been the heart of the epidemic.
Jessica Thalia Cruz Menezes poses for a portrait at her home in a community along the water on Sunday March 13, 2016 in Recife, Brazil. Jessica is eight months pregnant and has had no signs of the Zika virus. The Zika virus has been rampant in this region. The virus is spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. Trash and stagnant water are breeding grounds for mosquitos.
Micaela de Souza Celestino holds her daughter, Annika Vitoria Medeiros da Silva at Hospital das Clinicas da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco on Monday March 14, 2016 in Recife, Brazil. Annika was born with microcephaly, which the Zika virus is linked to. The virus has been rampant in this region. It is spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito.
Nicole Muriele, right, looks up at a member of the Brazilian military as he and others went door to door with health care workers in a favela to talk to residents about the threat of Zika virus, dengue fever and chikungunya on Saturday March 12, 2016 in Recife, Brazil. The Zika virus has been rampant in this region. The virus is spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito.
A worker fumigates the Guabiraba neighborhood for mosquitos on Wednesday March 16, 2016 in Recife, Brazil. The Zika virus has been rampant in this region. The virus is spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. The climate of northeast Brazil and improper sanitary conditions are possible reasons why the area has been the heart of the epidemic.
Severina Carla da Silva, eats while writing down song lyrics as her son, Nicolas Davi Silva, 5, looks at his sister, Nivea Heloise Silva at their home on Tuesday March 15, 2016 in Recife, Brazil. Nivea was born with microcephaly. The Zika virus is linked to the condition.
Rozilene Ferreira de Mesquita, center, holds her son, Arthur Ferreira da Conceicao as she listens to a doctor during a visit to Hospital das Clinicas da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco for Arthur on Monday March 14, 2016 in Recife, Brazil. Arthur was born with microcephaly, which the Zika virus is linked to.
Aedes aegypti mosquitos are seen in a lab at Fundacao Oswaldo Cruz or Fiocruz Institute on Monday March 14, 2016 in Recife, Brazil. The Zika virus has been rampant in this region. The virus is spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito.
Rozilene Ferreira de Mesquita kisses her son, Arthur Ferreira da Conceicao as she poses for a portrait at Hospital das Clinicas da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco on Monday March 14, 2016 in Recife, Brazil. Arthur was born with microcephaly, which the Zika virus is linked to.
People sit on a porch of a structure perched along the water on Sunday March 20, 2016 in Recife, Brazil. The Zika virus is rampant in the region. The virus is spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. The climate of northeast Brazil and improper sanitary conditions are possible reasons why the area has been the heart of the epidemic.
3rd Place News Picture Story: Matt McClain, Washington Post– Presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders attracted a large number of young voters and a large voter base as he campaigned for president. Surprising many, Sanders came close to capturing the Democratic nomination. He ultimately lost to Hillary Clinton. Presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders reflected in the sunglasses of Daisi Hernandez, 18, as he speaks at a rally at Santa Maria High School on Saturday May 28, 2016 in Santa Maria, CA.
Presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders speaks at a rally at Frank H. Ogawa Plaza on Monday May 30, 2016 in Oakland, CA. He campaigned heavily in California, but ultimately lost the primary. He worked with Hillary Clinton to shape the Democratic platform going into the general election.
Presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders is introduced to the crowd at a rally at Santa Monica High School on Monday May 23, 2016 in Santa Monica, CA. He campaigned heavily in California, but ultimately lost the primary and the nomination. He worked with Hillary Clinton to shape the Democratic platform going into the general election.
Presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders speaks at a rally at Colton Hall Lawn on Tuesday May 31, 2016 in Monterey, CA. He brought out large numbers of young voters as he campaigned for president.
Presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders arrives for a rally at the Anaheim Convention Center on Tuesday May 24, 2016 in Anaheim, CA. He campaigned heavily in California, but ultimately lost the primary. He worked with Hillary Clinton to shape the Democratic platform going into the general election.
Presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders speaks at a rally at Santa Monica High School on Monday May 23, 2016 in Santa Monica, CA. He brought out large numbers of young voters as he campaigned for president.
Presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders prepares to speak for a video to supporters at Polaris Mediaworks on Thursday June 16, 2016 in Burlington, VT. After losing the California primary, Sanders urged his supporters to continue the movement he had started.
Presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders greets people at the Santa Monica Pier on Sunday June 05, 2016 in Santa Monica, CA. The primary in California is June 7th. He campaigned heavily in California, but ultimately lost the primary. He worked with Hillary Clinton to shape the Democratic platform going into the general election.
Shawnee Badger, 22, and others attend a rally for presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders at Santa Barbara City College on Saturday May 28, 2016 in Santa Barbara, CA. He campaigned heavily in California, but ultimately lost the primary. He worked with Hillary Clinton to shape the Democratic platform going into the general election.
Presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders prepares to speak for a video to supporters at Polaris Mediaworks on Thursday June 16, 2016 in Burlington, VT. After losing the California primary, Sanders urged his supporters to continue the movement he had started.
People listen to presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders at a rally at the Paul Paul Amphitheatre on Sunday May 29, 2016 in Fresno, CA. The primary in California is June 7th. He brought out large numbers of young voters as he campaigned for president.
Presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders is seen during a press conference at the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment on Friday June 03, 2016 in Berkeley, CA. The primary in California is June 7th. He campaigned heavily in California, but ultimately lost the primary. He worked with Hillary Clinton to shape the Democratic platform going into the general election.
HM News Picture Story: Shelby Lum Cousino, Richmond Times-Dispatch– The Chesterfield County Jail has never housed females before, but after the jail ran a successful and popular opioid program, the jail began to offer the same program for women. The program is called HARP for Heroin Addiction Recovery Program and centers on daily peer counseling led by recovering addicts from the McShin Foundation. One of the women at the Chesterfield County Jail crosses her feet while listening to a facilitated session on Oct. 19, 2016. The women are part of an opioid program in the jail. The program started with the male inmates and was called HARP for Heroin Addiction Recovery Program. The women have dubbed themselves the Harpettes.
Patsy Garnett leans on her mug during a facilitated session at the Chesterfield County Jail on Oct. 19, 2016. She was one of the first four women in an opioid program in the jail.
Women gather in the common area in the Chesterfield County Jail on Oct. 19, 2016. They are part of an opioid program in the jail.
(From left) Amanda Lewis, Dalila Rodriguez and Madlyn Ward walk around the common area of their pod at the Chesterfield County Jail on Oct. 19, 2016. The board in the common area includes recovery quotes and their motto.
Tomme Pantoni sports bands at the Chesterfield County Jail that represent time clean. Orange bands represent 30 days, green bands represent 60 days and red bands represent 90 days. Pantoni is part of an opioid program in the jail.
Books stack on a table in the common room at the Chesterfield County Jail on Oct. 19, 2016. The women there are part of an opioid program in the jail.
Holly Johnson makes a phone call in the common area of the pod at the Chesterfield County Jail on Oct. 19, 2016. Johnson is part of an opioid program in the jail.
Jennie Lansberry rests her head on Kelly Dobrick’s shoulder at the Chesterfield County Jail on Oct. 19, 2016. They are part of an opioid program in the jail.
Amy Wetzel writes her initials in her shirt before starting a load of laundry at the Chesterfield County Jail on Oct. 19, 2016. Wetzel is part of an opioid program in the jail.
Jennie Lansberry (left) and Alyssa Dodson change over loads of laundry at the Chesterfield County Jail on Oct. 19, 2016. They are part of an opioid program in the jail.
Women at the Chesterfield County Jail play spades in the common area of the pod on Oct. 19, 2016. The women are part of an opioid program in the jail.
Alyssa Dodson laughs as she shows off photos of her boyfriend of five years Frank Davis at the Chesterfield County Jail on Oct. 19, 2016. Dodson said she planned to head right to the courthouse after she got out to get married.
Tomme Pantoni hugs Sheriff Karl Leonard after he said he would try and bring in a tattoo artist to the pod at the Chesterfield County Jail to tattoo “Harpettes” on the women who wanted it on Oct. 19, 2016. Pantoni and the other women are part of an opioid program in the jail. The program started with the men and was called HARP for Heroin Addiction Recovery Program. The women have dubbed themselves the “Harpettes.”
Holly Johnson celebrates on Nov. 3, 2016 after telling fellow inmates at Chesterfield County Jail that she will be released later that day. She said she would be moving into a recovery home through the McShin Foundation.
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