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WASHINGTON — Thousands of protesters are expected to turn out for a rally in the nation’s capital Saturday in support of Palestinian rights and an immediate end to Israeli military operations in Gaza. The event commemorates the 76th anniversary of what is called the Nakba, the Arabic word for catastrophe, and refers to the exodus of some 700,000 Palestinians who fled or were forced from what is now Israel when the state was created in 1948. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Rally organizers, in an unusual step, did not apply for any permits from the National Park Service, which oversees the National Mall.

After much anticipation, the Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography exhibition opened at the King’s Gallery in Buckingham Palace on Friday, May 17. The curated collection features previously unseen portraits of the royal family, alongside celebrated images that fans may be more familiar with. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Exhibition curator Alessandro Nasini has selected portraits by esteemed artists including Cecil Beaton, David Bailey, Annie Leibovitz, and Andy Warhol. The exhibition features a poignant portrait of Kate Middleton, captured by Paolo Roversi and originally shared ahead of the royal’s 40th birthday in 2022.

NEW YORK — Dabney Coleman, the mustachioed character actor who specialized in smarmy villains like the chauvinist boss in “9 to 5” and the nasty TV director in “Tootsie,” has died. He was 92. Coleman died Thursday at his home in Santa Monica, his daughter, Quincy Coleman, said in a statement to The Associated Press.

It’s Day 3 of the Colorado high school state track and field meet at Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood. The Denver Post is there throughout the weekend providing live coverage. Refresh this page for the latest updates and results. Thursday headlines Colorado state track meet primer: Storylines, returning champions and what to know ahead of this weekend In tiny Western Slope town of De Beque, Scottie Vines emerges as record-breaking high jumper Day 1 & Day 2 headlines State track briefs: Peak to Peak’s Kourtney Rathke, The Classical Academy’s Anna Willis smash 3A record in final pole vault showdown Cherokee Trail boys win 800-meter relay title in state record time, indicating Cougars will capture second straight Class 5A team title In 25th year of Special Olympic/Paralympic races at state track, events are “one of the greatest things we do here” Overland’s Jarrius Ward breaks Class 5A state meet record in epic discus duel Broomfield senior Lilly Nichols sets a new Colorado standard in the field pole vault Colorado state track meet, Day 1: Results from Jeffco Stadium Updates LaFore finishes on top (12:40 p.m.): Two days after breaking the meet record in the 5A discus but finishing second to Overland’s Jarrius Ward, Chatfield senior Charlie LaFore closed out his meet on top with his second consecutive 5A shot put title.

PEZINOK, Slovakia — The man accused of attempting to assassinate Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was ordered to remain behind bars Saturday as the nation’s leader was in serious but stable condition after surviving multiple gunshots, officials said. Slovakia’s Specialized Criminal Court ordered the detention of the suspect after prosecutors said they feared he could flee or carry out other crimes if set free, a court spokesperson said.

By PETER SMITH (Associated Press) As Donald Trump increasingly infuses his campaign with Christian trappings while coasting to a third Republican presidential nomination, his support is as strong as ever among evangelicals and other conservative Christians. “Trump supports Jesus, and without Jesus, America will fall,” said Kimberly Vaughn of Florence, Kentucky, as she joined other supporters of the former president entering a campaign rally near Dayton, Ohio. Many of the T-shirts and hats that were worn and sold at the rally in March proclaimed religious slogans such as “Jesus is my savior, Trump is my president” and “God, Guns & Trump.” One man’s shirt declared, “Make America Godly Again,” with the image of a luminous Jesus putting his supportive hands on Trump’s shoulders. Many attendees said in interviews they believed Trump shared their Christian faith and values.