Photo archive for April 20, 2016
Michael Sam
Michael Sam arrives at the 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards on Saturday, April 2, 2016, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. View photo
BYU rape
Protesters stand in solidarity with rape victims on the campus of Brigham Young University on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, during a sexual assault awareness demonstration in Provo, Utah. BYU students who say they were sexually assaulted are finding themselves under investigation for possible violations of the Mormon school's honor code against sex and drinking. BYU says it will re-evaluate the practice. View photo
Pat McCrory
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory makes remarks Tuesday, April 12, 2016, during an interview at the Governor's mansion in Raleigh, N.C. McCrory says he wants to change a new state law that prevents people from suing over discrimination in state court, but he's not challenging a measure regarding bathroom access for transgender people. View photo
Troy Kelley
Washington State Auditor Troy Kelley leaves the federal courthouse Wednesday, April 20, 2016, in Tacoma, Wash. The five-week fraud trial of Kelley drew to a close Wednesday, with prosecutors calling it a "plain case of fraud and a cover-up" and the defense team describing it as a "disaster." View photo
Nepal one year later
In this combination of two photos, on left, debris is seen Saturday, April 25, 2015, at Durbar Square after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Kathmandu, Nepal, as on right a man walks by at Durbar Square after the debris was cleared by authorities Wednesday, March 2, 2016. The violence of the 7.8-magnitude earthquake left countless towns and villages across central Nepal in shambles. Almost one year later, shambles they remain. View photo
Houston floods
A person paddles through a flooded neighborhood Tuesday, April 19, 2016, in Spring, Texas. Storms dumped more than a foot of rain in the Houston area, flooding dozens of neighborhoods. View photo
Paris climate agreement signing
From right, French President Francois Hollande, French Foreign Minister and president of the COP21 Laurent Fabius, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and United Nations climate chief Christiana Figueres hold their hands up in celebration Dec. 12, 2015, after the final conference at the COP21, the United Nations conference on climate change, in Le Bourget, north of Paris. About 160 countries are expected to sign the Paris Agreement on climate change Friday, April 22, 2016, in a symbolic triumph for a landmark deal that once seemed unlikely but now appears on track to enter into force years ahead of schedule. The agreement, the world’s response to hotter temperatures, rising seas and other impacts of climate change, was hammered out in December outside Paris. View photo
Brian Kleynen
Brian Kleynen View photo
Marlin Stutzman
Indiana Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Marlin Stutzman speaks April 18, 2016, during a debate with opponent Todd Young in Indianapolis. Stutzman billed his campaign more than $2,000 in airfare for his family's trip to the Ronald Reagan library in California, an apparent violation of federal election laws. The expense is part of hundreds of thousands of dollars in travel expenses, meals and vehicle payments Stutzman has charged to his campaign fund since 2010. View photo
Hillary in Pa.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks Wednesday, April 20, 2016, during a campaign stop in Philadelphia. View photo
Marijuana wedding in Vegas
Natalie Rice, left, kisses her new husband, Lee Rice, beneath a canopy of faux marijuana plants Wednesday, April 20, 2016, during a ceremony at the Cannabis Chapel in Las Vegas. Natalie and Lee Rice were the first couple to marry at the marijuana-themed wedding chapel opening day. View photo
2016 Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Convention
Franco Borgia creates "L'Itaziano" cocktails as he competes in a mixology competition during the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) convention at Caesars Palace Wednesday, April 20, 2016. View photo
2016 Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Convention
Franco Borgia, right, is interviewed by Tony Abou-Ganim, author of The Modern Mixologist, as he competes in a mixology competition during the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) convention at Caesars Palace Wednesday, April 20, 2016. J.R Starkus, a member of the Southern Wine & Spirits mixology team, works on a "Cucumber Cloud" cocktail at left. View photo
2016 Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Convention
A "L'Itaziano" cocktail by Franco Borgia is displayed in a mixology competition during the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) convention at Caesars Palace Wednesday, April 20, 2016. View photo
2016 Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Convention
Quincy Richardson, right, poses with a "Dragon Cool" cocktail during the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) convention at Caesars Palace Wednesday, April 20, 2016. View photo
2016 Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Convention
"Dragon Cool" cocktails by Quincy Richardson are displayed during the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) convention at Caesars Palace Wednesday, April 20, 2016. View photo
2016 Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Convention
J.R Starkus, a member of the Southern Wine & Spirits mixology team, makes "Cucumber Cloud" cocktails during the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) convention at Caesars Palace Wednesday, April 20, 2016. View photo
2016 Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Convention
J.R Starkus, a member of the Southern Wine & Spirits mixology team, makes "Cucumber Cloud" cocktails during the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) convention at Caesars Palace Wednesday, April 20, 2016. View photo
2016 Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Convention
Bottles of Bellissima, an organic Italian Prosecco, are displayed during the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) convention at Caesars Palace Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Model and actress Christie Brinkley is a partner in the company which was officially launched at the convention Tuesday. Prosecco is a sparkling white wine made from the prosecco grape, which is native to the Veneto region of Italy. View photo
2016 Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Convention
Lisa Marlow shows her Double Gold-winning Mule 2.0 canned cocktail during the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) convention at Caesars Palace Wednesday, April 20, 2016. View photo
2016 Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Convention
A Double Gold-winning Mule 2.0 canned cocktail is displayed during the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) convention at Caesars Palace Wednesday, April 20, 2016. View photo
2016 Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Convention
Cassie Silvia poses with liquor-infused and flavored whipped cream during the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) convention at Caesars Palace Wednesday, April 20, 2016. View photo
2016 Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Convention
Tolly's Peanut Butter Cup liqueur, center, is displayed in the Temperance Distilling booth during the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) convention at Caesars Palace Wednesday, April 20, 2016. The company also makes a 6th Element peanut butter vodka. View photo
2016 Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Convention
A Double Gold-winning Grapefruit Elderflower Spritz is displayed at the Ludlows Cocktails booth during the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) convention at Caesars Palace Wednesday, April 20, 2016. View photo
2016 Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Convention
A Gold-winning Junipero Gin from Anchor Distillery is displayed during the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) convention at Caesars Palace Wednesday, April 20, 2016. The San Francisco-based distillery is part of the same company that owns the popular Anchor Steam Brewery. View photo
2016 Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Convention
Morgan Robbat, vice president of marketing for Anchor Distillery, holds a Gold-winning Junipero Gin and a Hophead Hop Vodka during the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) convention at Caesars Palace Wednesday, April 20, 2016. The San Francisco-based distillery is part of the same company that owns the popular Anchor Steam Brewery. View photo
2016 Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Convention
Bottles of Elijah Craig whiskeys are displayed during the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) convention at Caesars Palace Wednesday, April 20, 2016. The whiskey won Double Gold and Best of Show awards at this year's convention. View photo
2016 Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Convention
A Gold-winning Tiramisu cream liqueur is displayed at the Creamy Creation booth during the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) convention at Caesars Palace Wednesday, April 20, 2016. View photo
2016 Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Convention
Chris Schlesak, brand spokesman, holds a bottle of Gold Bar whiskey during the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) convention at Caesars Palace Wednesday, April 20, 2016. The whiskey is "finished" by filtering the whiskey through gold coins for luck and prosperity, Schlesak said. View photo
2016 Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America convention
Max Shapira, president of Heaven Hill Distilleries, displays a bottle of Elijah Craig whiskey during the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) convention at Caesars Palace Wednesday, April 20, 2016. The whiskey won Double Gold and Best of Show awards at this year's convention. View photo
2016 Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Convention
Chris Schlesak, brand spokesman, holds a bottle of Gold Bar whiskey during the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) convention at Caesars Palace Wednesday, April 20, 2016. The whiskey is "finished" by filtering the whiskey through gold coins for luck and prosperity, Schlesak said. View photo
2016 Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Convention
Model and actress Christie Brinkley stands with Bellissima, an organic Italian Prosecco, during the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America convention Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at Caesars Palace. Brinkley is a partner in the company, which was officially launched at the convention Tuesday. View photo
NC gay rights
A statue draped in a rainbow flag protesting against HB2, North Carolina's law on LGBT rights, is displayed at Whitehall Antiques showroom located in the Suites at Market Square in High Point, N.C. View photo
UFC 197 Open Workouts
Flyweight Henry Cejudo pumps up the crowd during a UFC 197 open workout with his team at the MGM Grand on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. View photo
UFC 197 Open Workouts
Heavyweight Ovince Saint Preux battles on the mat during a UFC 197 open workout with his team at the MGM Grand on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. View photo
UFC 197 Open Workouts
Heavyweight Jon Jones speaks surrounded by the media as he opted not to work out during a UFC 197 open workout before the crowd at the MGM Grand on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. View photo
UFC 197 Open Workouts
Flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson considers his answer to the media following a UFC 197 open workout with his team at the MGM Grand on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. View photo
UFC 197 Open Workouts
Flyweight Henry Cejudo shares a laugh while being taped up during a UFC 197 open workout with his team at the MGM Grand on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. View photo
UFC 197 Open Workouts
Heavyweight Ovince Saint Preux throws a punch during a UFC 197 open workout with his team at the MGM Grand on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. View photo
UFC 197 Open Workouts
Heavyweight Jon Jones speaks surrounded by the media as he opted not to work out during a UFC 197 open workout before the crowd at the MGM Grand on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. View photo
UFC 197 Open Workouts
Flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson throws another swift kick to the pads during a UFC 197 open workout with his team at the MGM Grand on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. View photo