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

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

NPR Staff | Aug 27, 2026, 9:15 PM UTC
Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Slava "Sal" Veder died on Saturday, Aug. 22, just 8 days shy of his 100th birthday.
Trump says he's canceling Iran strikes; deal pending
Trump says he's canceling Iran strikes; deal pending
Trump said Iran and other Middle Eastern countries had asked the U.S. "to hold off any attack" on Iran because "the perimeters of a deal has been agreed to."
NPR Staff | Aug 2, 2026, 7:34 AM UTC
Prosecutors move to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism case, saying 'botched installation' to blame
Prosecutors move to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism case, saying 'botched installation' to blame
The government had accused David Hearn of ripping a piece of sealant after a $14-million renovation. Hearn has repeatedly said that he simply touched the water in the pool out of curiosity last month.
NPR Staff | Jul 31, 2026, 11:24 PM UTC
Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm, militants demand Israel withdraws from Gaza first
Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm, militants demand Israel withdraws from Gaza first
President Trump announced that his Board of Peace has reached a deal with Hamas to completely disarm, calling it a "historic breakthrough." But a senior Hamas official says Israel must withdraw first.
NPR Staff | Jul 31, 2026, 5:20 AM UTC
Are you choosing to stay single? We want to hear from you
Are you choosing to stay single? We want to hear from you
Solo living, solo travel, and solo dining are all being embraced as more adults are choosing to remain single. Many Americans aren't interested in dating, and being single is a symbol of autonomy.
NPR Staff | Jul 30, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC
U.S. strikes bridges in Iran; Tehran targets U.S. bases in the Gulf
U.S. strikes bridges in Iran; Tehran targets U.S. bases in the Gulf
The U.S. and Iran expanded their targets in the latest round of strikes on Friday, as fighting over the control of the Strait of Hormuz reignites fears of an all-out war.
NPR Staff | Jul 17, 2026, 11:13 AM UTC