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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.

The biggest steam locomotive is whistle-stopping across the U.S.

Huge crowds of train fans turn out as the 1940s era Big Boy steam locomotive is making a rare trip cross country.

Pioneer Day is a beloved only-in-Utah holiday every July 24 that features parades, rodeos, fireworks and more. In this photo from 2021, a wagon is pulled by horses during a parade in Salt Lake City.

Utah's biggest holiday recognizes dark chapter in its history this year

Pioneer Day is akin to the Fourth of July for Utah. Pioneers coming here kicked off the birth of the state and gave the persecuted Latter-day Saints a homeland. This year, one celebration acknowledged treatment of Native Americans.

Several states — and the LA public schools — are setting limits on screen time

Four states have recently passed legislation to limit teaching and assessments via screens for students. So has the United States' second-largest school district.

"I'm not really preaching to the musicians and the other artists," Martin says. "I do music for the person that's nine months late on their rent [and] ain't got no job but got two kids."

The transformation of Terrace Martin

After years spent as the go-to guy for a cross-pollinating L.A. music scene, the multi-hyphenate follows his spiritual mission inward for the sprawling series Love Is Louder Than Algorithms.

Between The World And Black Thought

On the eve of his first solo release, Streams of Thought, Vol. 1, The Roots' MC sheds light on his darkest inspiration and expanding vulnerability.

Limericks

Bill Kurtis reads three news-related limericks: Lager Lunge, Kissing Cousins, and Enchanted With The Boss.

For Candidates, Winning Iowa Means Courting Business, Evangelicals

Steve Deace, an Iowa conservative talk radio host, speaks with NPR's Rachel Martin about how the Republican field is shaping up for caucuses this winter.

Limericks

Bill Kurtis reads three news-related limericks: Noodle On Rye, March SadnessandFacial Treat.

Michelle Yeoh (center) plays Evelyn Wang, a Chinese immigrant who owns a failing laundromat. She protects her daughter Joy (left), played by Stephanie Hsu, and her husband Waymond (right), played by Ke Huy Quan.

Michelle Yeoh has a new leading role and a new motto: No more turning the other cheek

Michelle Yeoh has been a star for decades, but she finally gets her turn at a lead role in Hollywood, playing failing laundromat owner Evelyn Wang in Everything Everywhere All At Once.

'The L Word' Returns, Rebooted For 'Generation Q'

The original Showtime series portrayed the lives of LGBTQ women in LA. Show creator Ilene Chaiken and returning star Jennifer Beals say the show has changed — along with the LGBTQ community.

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