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Attendees take photographs and admire Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014, the world's largest operating steam engine locomotive, during a stop in Philadelphia on July 5, 2026. As part of the celebration for America's 250th anniversary, the steam engine train is on tour for public display in multiple cities and states across the United States.
Michelle Gustafson for NPR
The biggest steam locomotive is whistle-stopping across the U.S.
Jeff Lunden
Huge crowds of train fans turn out as the 1940s era Big Boy steam locomotive is making a rare trip cross country.
Mirjahan Choudhury receives a free eye screening at the Rangia Post office in India.
Subhamoy Bhattacharjee for NPR
Most people who need glasses don't have them. Can the post office change that?
Gabrielle Emanuel
Azar Nafisi on the set of Eran Riklis' Reading Lolita in Tehran
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Azar Nafisi on the movie adaptation of 'Reading Lolita in Tehran'
Scott Simon, Dianna Douglas
National Guard members provide security ahead of July 4th festivities on July 03, 2026, in Washington, DC.
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Minnesota is pulling troops early from D.C., as pressure grows on Michigan
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Hollywood is firming up partnerships across Texas
A top Motion Picture Association executive explains why MPA just added two Austin festivals to its list of industry partners.
Houston congresswoman says man killed by ICE wasn’t intended target of agents, who weren’t wearing body cams
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Federal appeals court rejects bid to revive in-state tuition for Texas students without legal status
Researchers will launch Texas wine grapes into space
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