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David Hearn (second from left) and his attorney Norman Eisen (right) addressed reporters after he entered his not guilty plea on July 9 in Washington, D.C.
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After his Reflecting Pool vandalism case is dismissed, David Hearn looks for closure
Rachel Treisman, Scott Detrow
The ex-Olympian accused of damaging the reflecting pool tells NPR the experience has been "Orwellian" and "Kafkaesque." And it's not over yet: His lawyers are fighting to close the case permanently.
President Donald Trump speaks before signing an executive order that calls for changing the childhood vaccine schedule. With him in the Oval Office, from left, are Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of NIH; Jayme Franklin, a conservative activist; Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Dr. Heidi Overton, deputy director of domestic policy for the White House.
Jim Watson
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Trump and RFK Jr. try again to upend vaccines for kids
Rob Stein
The 1976 film Sparkle wasn't a huge hit, but it has a devoted cult following, and its soundtrack features some of Aretha Franklin's finest performances.
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Aretha Franklin's 'Sparkle' soundtrack is a neglected classic
Ken Tucker
Large crowds of pilgrims fill the area between the two holy shrines in Karbala at sunset, with the illuminated dome and minarets of Imam Hussein's shrine visible in the background during the Arbaeen commemoration.
Mohammed Sawaf for NPR
Despite Mideast wars, 20 million gather in Iraq for Shia pilgrimage
Jane Arraf, Awadh al-Taie, Ahmed Qusay
Texas Standard
Goth’s not dead: How a subculture survived over 40 years in Texas
As Austin’s Elysium celebrates 25 years, a community reflects on goth’s roots and future.
Camp Mystic paid Eastland family members nearly $300K as revenue plunged after deadly flood
AUSTIN, TX. January 19th, 2020. President Trump addressed farmers and ranchers at the annual American Farm Bureau Federation's convention, this year held at the Austin Convention Center. He spoke about his administration's desire to move towards reducing regulations on wetlands and streams. Julia Reihs/KUT
Trump calls Texas’ data center opposition a ‘mistake’
Synthetic fabrics kneecapped American cotton. Industry leaders have a plan to revive it
Texas Standard for Aug. 10, 2026: Critics question Houston ISD gains under state takeover
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