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Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh spoke to a gathering of economists and central bankers at the Jackson Lake Lodge in Wyoming Friday. Natalie Behring/Getty Images North America hide caption
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks alongside President Donald Trump during a cabinet meeting, Friday, July 31, 2026, at Camp David, the presidential retreat, near Thurmont, Md., Friday, July 31, 2026. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption
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Although the government is refunding many tariffs, much of that is going to businesses and importers — not consumers. Elise Amendola/AP hide caption
Although the government is refunding many tariffs, much of that is going to businesses and importers — not consumers. Elise Amendola/AP hide caption
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Bluffs at Lake Ontario, a 7,000-square-mile body of water located along the U.S.-Canada border between the Canadian province of Ontario and New York state. Zarif Ali/Unsplash hide caption
Workers walk in the Zubair oil field, whose operations have being reduced since the start of the Iran war, near Basra, Iraq, March 28. Leo Correa/AP hide caption
Workers walk in the Zubair oil field, whose operations have being reduced since the start of the Iran war, near Basra, Iraq, March 28. Leo Correa/AP hide caption
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The Aurora ICE Processing Center off Peoria Street, an immigration detention facility run by the GEO Group. Feb. 28, 2025. Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite hide caption
The Aurora ICE Processing Center off Peoria Street, an immigration detention facility run by the GEO Group. Feb. 28, 2025. Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite hide caption
ICE agent Christian Castro is charged with shooting a man during an immigration operation in January and lying about what happened. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption
ICE agent Christian Castro is charged with shooting a man during an immigration operation in January and lying about what happened. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption
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Richard Segovia stands in front of his house on 25th and York streets, known as the Latin Rock House, in San Francisco on April 7, 2026. The home is covered in a large mural honoring dozens of musicians tied to the Mission District's Latin rock scene, which Segovia has helped preserve for decades. Beth LaBerge/KQED hide caption
Richard Segovia stands in front of his house on 25th and York streets, known as the Latin Rock House, in San Francisco on April 7, 2026. The home is covered in a large mural honoring dozens of musicians tied to the Mission District's Latin rock scene, which Segovia has helped preserve for decades. Beth LaBerge/KQED hide caption
Fans pay tribute to Dolly Parton at Velvet Apple Music on August 26, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. Parton passed away on August 25, 2026 at the age of 80. Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images hide caption
Fans pay tribute to Dolly Parton at Velvet Apple Music on August 26, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. Parton passed away on August 25, 2026 at the age of 80. Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images hide caption
Dolly Parton performs during the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards on May 11, 2023 in Frisco, Texas. Theo Wargo/Getty Images hide caption
Dolly Parton performs during the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards on May 11, 2023 in Frisco, Texas. Theo Wargo/Getty Images hide caption
Flowers and electric candles at Dolly Parton mural in Nashville, Tennessee the night of August 25, 2026. Marianna Bacallao/WPLN News hide caption
Flowers and electric candles at Dolly Parton mural in Nashville, Tennessee the night of August 25, 2026. Marianna Bacallao/WPLN News hide caption
Visitors visit Dollywood on August 26, 2026 the day after the country icon's passing. Jacqui Sieber / WUOT News hide caption
Visitors visit Dollywood on August 26, 2026 the day after the country icon's passing. Jacqui Sieber / WUOT News hide caption
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Dolly Parton's charitable donations have included education programs and healthcare research. Meredith Nierman/GBH hide caption
Dolly Parton performs live for fans at Vector Arena on Feb. 7, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand. Sandra Mu/Getty Images AsiaPac hide caption
Dolly Parton performs live for fans at Vector Arena on Feb. 7, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand. Sandra Mu/Getty Images AsiaPac hide caption
Dolly Parton presents the award for entertainer of the year at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. John Locher/Associated Press hide caption
Dolly Parton presents the award for entertainer of the year at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. John Locher/Associated Press hide caption
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More business. Less casual. Tech workers are less inclined to wear shorts to the office than they once were. SIBAS_minich/iStockphoto/Getty Images hide caption
A map labeling Lake Ontario as "Lake America" is displayed as U.S. President Donald Trump takes a question from a reporter after signing an executive order during an event in the Oval Office. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images North America hide caption
A map labeling Lake Ontario as "Lake America" is displayed as U.S. President Donald Trump takes a question from a reporter after signing an executive order during an event in the Oval Office. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images North America hide caption
King Harald V of Norway and his wife Sonja leave the Notre Dame cathedral after attending at the funeral of the Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg, in Luxembourg, on May 4, 2019. Francisco Seco/AP hide caption
King Harald V of Norway and his wife Sonja leave the Notre Dame cathedral after attending at the funeral of the Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg, in Luxembourg, on May 4, 2019. Francisco Seco/AP hide caption
Few large grasslands remain intact. Though they play a huge role in limiting the effects of climate change, they are threatened and tend to have few protections. Tracy Kessner hide caption
Few large grasslands remain intact. Though they play a huge role in limiting the effects of climate change, they are threatened and tend to have few protections.
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Few large grasslands remain intact. Though they play a huge role in limiting the effects of climate change, they are threatened and tend to have few protections. Tracy Kessner hide caption
Few large grasslands remain intact. Though they play a huge role in limiting the effects of climate change, they are threatened and tend to have few protections.
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Illustration of the expansion of the Universe. The Cosmos began 13.7 billion years ago (left). Immediately it began expanding and cooling (stage 1). Its expansion slowed about 10 billion years ago (stage 2). We are now at stage 4. The expansion shows no signs of stopping and is in fact accelerating. The orange arrows indicate the force of gravity, which slows but does not stop the expansion. MARK GARLICK/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRA/Getty Images/Science Photo Libra hide caption
Illustration of the expansion of the Universe. The Cosmos began 13.7 billion years ago (left). Immediately it began expanding and cooling (stage 1). Its expansion slowed about 10 billion years ago (stage 2). We are now at stage 4. The expansion shows no signs of stopping and is in fact accelerating. The orange arrows indicate the force of gravity, which slows but does not stop the expansion.
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Illustration of the expansion of the Universe. The Cosmos began 13.7 billion years ago (left). Immediately it began expanding and cooling (stage 1). Its expansion slowed about 10 billion years ago (stage 2). We are now at stage 4. The expansion shows no signs of stopping and is in fact accelerating. The orange arrows indicate the force of gravity, which slows but does not stop the expansion. MARK GARLICK/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRA/Getty Images/Science Photo Libra hide caption
Illustration of the expansion of the Universe. The Cosmos began 13.7 billion years ago (left). Immediately it began expanding and cooling (stage 1). Its expansion slowed about 10 billion years ago (stage 2). We are now at stage 4. The expansion shows no signs of stopping and is in fact accelerating. The orange arrows indicate the force of gravity, which slows but does not stop the expansion.
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Big Bend National Park is home to a range of habitats: desert, mountains and river. The Chisos Mountains are at the heart of the park. At their heights, cooler forest ecosystems with pinyon pines, junipers and the endangered Guadalupe fescue emerge. Carolyn Whiting hide caption
Big Bend National Park is home to a range of habitats: desert, mountains and river. The Chisos Mountains are at the heart of the park. At their heights, cooler forest ecosystems with pinyon pines, junipers and the endangered Guadalupe fescue emerge.
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Big Bend National Park is home to a range of habitats: desert, mountains and river. The Chisos Mountains are at the heart of the park. At their heights, cooler forest ecosystems with pinyon pines, junipers and the endangered Guadalupe fescue emerge. Carolyn Whiting hide caption
Big Bend National Park is home to a range of habitats: desert, mountains and river. The Chisos Mountains are at the heart of the park. At their heights, cooler forest ecosystems with pinyon pines, junipers and the endangered Guadalupe fescue emerge.
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On What Are the Odds, Jorja Smith pivots toward the dance-floor genres that have haunted the corners of her music but rarely taken center stage. Bolade Banjo hide caption
The Spokane Complex Fires have burned over 900 structures and over 10,000 acres in one of the biggest fires in Washington State history. Margaret Albaugh for NPR hide caption
The Spokane Complex Fires have burned over 900 structures and over 10,000 acres in one of the biggest fires in Washington State history. Margaret Albaugh for NPR hide caption
After her mother died, a stranger she met on her canceled flight home helped Kate Rogan get back to her family in time for the funeral. Kate Rogan hide caption
After her mother died, a stranger she met on her canceled flight home helped Kate Rogan get back to her family in time for the funeral. Kate Rogan hide caption
Released prisoner of war Lt. Col. Robert L. Stirm is greeted by his family at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, Calif., as he returns home from the Vietnam War, March 17, 1973. Sal Veder/AP hide caption
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