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A Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer who shot an iconic Vietnam War-era photo has died

NPR Staff

Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Slava "Sal" Veder died on Saturday, Aug. 22, just 8 days shy of his 100th birthday.
Kate Rogan

After an unexpected loss, a young woman received support from a stranger

Autumn Barnes

While living abroad, Kate Rogan received news that her mom had passed away. Traveling home was difficult, but a kind stranger took charge and ensured she got back to her family in time for the funeral.

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Trump directs federal government to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America

Deepa Shivaram

President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday directing the federal government to rename Lake Ontario amid an escalating trade dispute with Canada .
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The stakes are high as Kevin Warsh is set to give his first major speech as Fed Chair

Scott Horsley

The stakes are high as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh prepares to give a speech on Friday at the annual gathering of economists and central bankers in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
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Ratko Mladic, ex-Bosnian Serb warlord who oversaw atrocities, has died at 84

The Associated Press

Ratko Mladic was one of the most notorious figures of a war that killed over 100,000 people in the 1990s. He commanded his troops to "scorch the brains" of the Bosnian Muslims and boasted of being a "Serbian God."
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The real cause of most wildfires? People

Kirk Siegler

More than three quarters of all wildfires in the U.S. are caused by human behavior including accidents, negligence and arson.

Dolly Parton performs during the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards on May 11, 2023 in Frisco, Texas.

Theo Wargo

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Dolly Parton contained multitudes. We're looking back on these beloved performances

Aisha Harris, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon

NPR critics remember some of their favorite Dolly performances — including a duet with Kermit the Frog and the twinkle in Dolly's eye singing with Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris.

Moses Sansiman taps into cold whole milk at his milk bar. Some milk bars offer a variety of flavors but Sansiman says he likes to keep it simple.

Claire Harbage/NPR

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Rwandans love their milk bars. The health minister wishes they'd drink a little less

Fatma Tanis

Nepalese police officers watch as earthmovers clear the debris of flash flooding in Nepal's Nuwakot district on Thursday.

Niranjan Shrestha

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Floods kill nearly 400 people in Nepal and Tibet, with 90 Americans among the missing

Fatima Al-Kassab, Diaa Hadid

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School districts face a back-to-school math problem: The high price of diesel

Willa Rubin

With the war in Iran driving up fuel prices, diesel is now nearly $5.60 a gallon, affecting school districts at the start of the year.
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Before an emergency hearing, the Kennedy Center's board threatens to demolish it

Anastasia Tsioulcas

A lawsuit seeks to block President Trump's name from going back on the center. The center's board warns that if renovation plans don't go forward, it may be demolished.
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Jon Ossoff, usually a head down senator, has found a formula to excite Democrats

Sam Gringlas

Ossoff should be among the most vulnerable Senate incumbents this year. Instead, the Georgia Democrat has opened a steady lead in polls and is increasingly seen as a potential 2028 contender.
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Nuclear regulator prepares to abandon a decades-old radiation safety rule

Geoff Brumfiel

A push by President Trump could mean the elimination of a safety standard designed to keep radiation exposure as low as possible.
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NDAs are hiding data center deals, drawing ire from locals — and attention from lawmakers

Drew Hawkins

Nondisclosure agreements covered up negotiations between a tech company and several local and state officials, surprising local residents. It's a tactic used around the country in data center deals.