Pastor John Gray is overcome with emotion as he is welcomed in as the new pastor of Relentless Church. Gray is taking over the former Redemption Church space as Pastors Ron and Hope Carpenter move to San Jose, Calif.

The Supreme Court building is reflected off of Rachel Jakovac's glasses as she participates in a rally  the day after the court's ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.

A visitor takes photos at sunrise as the cherry blossoms bloom along the tidal basin in Washington D.C.

Demonstrators show up for former President Donald Trump's third criminal indictment at the Elijah Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse in Washington D.C. The Department of Justice's investigation into the Jan. 6 insurrection brought four counts against Trump.

Mourners pay tribute to former US Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor during a funeral service at the National Cathedral in Washington. O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court, died on Dec. 1, 2023.

Calvin Head of the Mileston Farming Cooperative tills one of the co-op’s fields as LC Mitchell drives by on his tractor. Head is leading an effort to sustainably grow more fresh produce to provide his community, which is a food desert, with healthier options. Mileston, Miss. has some of the highest rates of diabetes in the country.

Johnnie Grant plays with his twin daughters, Alayna and Raynaon, and his son Yahya, 2 before heading to a music festival to perform in Atlanta. Grant was headed to Charlotte for a performance when his rental car was pulled over in South Carolina and had $8000 seized by law enforcement. It took him a year in fighting the civil forfeiture in court before he got his money back.

Two inmates sit down as they watch other inmates take part in a Christmas dinner event at Perry Correctional Institution.

Greenville County councilman Joe Dill sits with his son Joel at Blue Ridge Baptist Church during bible camp. When Joel was born with Down syndrome 42 years ago, a doctor in Greer told his father he could be taken to a state-run home for children with disabilities. "When he told us that I passed out," Dill said. "It's still a bad thought when you think about it because he has been such a blessing."

Sally Poteat holds her horse Newt still as Sydney Garrison adjusts her dress to take prom photos in the practice field after competing in a rodeo at the Crescent High School FFA Arena.

Krista Tripp places lobsters she caught into a bin off the coast of Maine before she returns to the harbor to sell her haul. Warming ocean temperatures have made it more difficult for near-shore lobsterman to bring in large hauls as lobsters retreat to colder, deeper waters to shoal.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson places his hands over the grave of his mother Helen Burns Jackson and prays at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Greenville, S.C.

Rylan Elshere, 8, holds onto a trash can as his uncle, Bill Eastman, lifts it off the ground while the two enjoy the afternoon with family at the Sturgis Regional Rodeo.

Wade Hampton players celebrate with head coach Reggie Choplin after their game against Woodmont High School.

Paula Martin walks her dog across a hill overlooking an apartment fire at the Stoney Creek Highlands Apartment Homes in Rapid City. Lightning is believed to have caused the fire, which left nearly 30 residents without a home.

Protestors in downtown Greenville join thousands of others in a demonstration against police brutality in the wake of George Floyd's death.

Jacqueline Brown is embraced by Angela Stone at Clearview Baptist Church during a vigil held in honor of Brown's four children who died due to a DUI wreck.

Brittany Debose, 22, lays down candles to spell out "Jermaine" before a vigil in honor of his life outside of his home near Poe Mill. Jermaine Massey was shot and killed during an altercation with Greenville County Sheriff’s Office deputies outside of his home.

Richard Wood takes a moment to nap before the start of the INDYCAR practice on the first day of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. 

Nathan Phillips and other water protectors exit Oceti Sakowin Wednesday afternoon in a peaceful prayer march held for those choosing to leave the campground ahead of the deadline imposed by the Army Corps of Engineers.