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Senator Bill Cassidy, the chairman of the health committee, said Americans should not trust a possible change to the childhood vaccine guidance.

The guidelines, from California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii, mirror those of major medical organizations. They were issued a day before an advisory panel was set to meet to review potential changes to federal recommendations.

The senator, Markwayne Mullin, quickly backtracked after pressing the now former director, Susan Monarez, on an exchange with the health secretary.

Just over 100 staff members served 160 guests at the white-tie event.

Photographs of the pomp and spectacle of the U.S. president’s second state visit to Britain.

The assessment contradicts the Trump administration’s legal arguments for relaxing pollution rules.

Glenn D. Lowry led the Museum of Modern Art for longer than anyone. But the institution he reconstructed (twice) is facing all-new trials.

Cuba balked at lending the museum work, but Christophe Cherix threw his firepower into assembling a global survey of Wifredo Lam.

There has been a lot of talk from Trump administration officials about punishing speech. Here is what the law says.

Utah Valley University burst into the nation’s conscience when Charlie Kirk was slain there. Its students resumed classes Wednesday, most trying to get on with their busy lives.

The man accused of shooting Charlie Kirk left a trail of evidence and had no way to outrun his parents’ recognition, court documents showed.

With hundreds of thousands of Palestinians still in the city, the Israeli military said it was opening another temporary evacuation route. The U.N. warned that food supplies in northern Gaza would soon run out.

After three decades in California, Narciso Barranco was arrested by agents while weeding outside an IHOP, stirring outrage and a fight to stop his deportation.

The taboo against pork is deeply entrenched in both religious traditions. But the prohibition is not absolute.

For American manufacturers, it is hard to quit China and its unrivaled factories. One industry is defying that reality as it shifts more production to Vietnam.

The ruling was just the latest misfortune to befall the former New York City mayor. He has been indicted and disbarred, filed for bankruptcy and suffered a fractured vertebra in a car crash.

As part of a unit known as the Bloody 100th, he flew 25 harrowing missions in his B-17 bomber over German-held territory during World War II.

Though the two leading men starred in only two films together, their collaborations led to a lifelong friendship that had its prickly moments.

Mr. Redford’s outspoken opinions and his championing of young filmmakers overshadowed his many criticisms of the industry.

The president’s voters wanted to have it both ways. Reality said no.

As a college leader, I know better than most that we must encourage controversial speakers, not silence them.

Details were scant, but Gov. Josh Shapiro was headed to York County, where the shooting occurred, and several officials expressed concern for the police officers involved.

Denmark says Russia is a threat. Russia calls the Danish plans “pure madness.”

The $5.4 billion Caesars Palace Times Square and another casino rejected on Wednesday, the Avenir, were among eight proposed gambling facilities under consideration for the New York City area.

A witness found the suspect washing her hands in a room spattered with blood in a nursing home in Coney Island, Brooklyn, the authorities said.

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Trump arrived in Britain on Tuesday for a state visit hosted by King Charles.

Trump arrived in Britain on Tuesday for a state visit hosted by King Charles.

The song contest's finale is scheduled to be held in Vienna in May.

The song contest's finale is scheduled to be held in Vienna in May.

Constance Marten, whose father was once a page to the late Queen Elizabeth, and Mark Gordon sparked a nationwide manhunt.

Constance Marten, whose father was once a page to the late Queen Elizabeth, and Mark Gordon sparked a nationwide manhunt.

“Gaza is burning,” Defense Minister Israel Katz said, as any potential ceasefire feels even further out of reach despite weeks of diplomacy.

“Gaza is burning,” Defense Minister Israel Katz said, as any potential ceasefire feels even further out of reach despite weeks of diplomacy.

Big gulp.

Big gulp.

The summit follows Israel's bombing of Hamas leaders in Qatar, a U.S. ally that's served as a key negotiator for a possible ceasefire in Gaza.

The summit follows Israel's bombing of Hamas leaders in Qatar, a U.S. ally that's served as a key negotiator for a possible ceasefire in Gaza.

Windsor Castle staff are busy preparing for a grand event.

Windsor Castle staff are busy preparing for a grand event.

He rose to become one of the most popular fighters in the sport.

He rose to become one of the most popular fighters in the sport.

Pope Leo criticised corporate pay packages that offer executives much higher salaries than their employees in his first media interview.

Pope Leo criticised corporate pay packages that offer executives much higher salaries than their employees in his first media interview.

Jonas Vingegaard won the cycling race after the Grand Tour event became a diplomatic battleground, with the presence of an Israeli-owned team.

Jonas Vingegaard won the cycling race after the Grand Tour event became a diplomatic battleground, with the presence of an Israeli-owned team.

The secretary of state said he'd seek answers from Israeli officials about their view of a path forward in Gaza, after the Doha attack upended peace efforts.

The secretary of state said he'd seek answers from Israeli officials about their view of a path forward in Gaza, after the Doha attack upended peace efforts.

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At least two people were seriously injured in a shooting involving police in the southern part of Pennsylvania, not far from the Maryland border, and Gov. Josh Shapiro was rushing to the scene, officials said.

At least two people were seriously injured in a shooting involving police in the southern part of Pennsylvania, not far from the Maryland border, and Gov. Josh Shapiro was rushing to the scene, officials said. (Image credit: Mark Scolforo)

Greenfield said the Vermont ice cream maker "has been silenced, sidelined for fear of upsetting those in power" by Unilever, the multinational corporation that bought Ben & Jerry's in 2000.

Greenfield said the Vermont ice cream maker "has been silenced, sidelined for fear of upsetting those in power" by Unilever, the multinational corporation that bought Ben & Jerry's in 2000. (Image credit: Jamie McCarthy)

The National Park Service has until Wednesday to address signs that "inappropriately disparage" historical figures. One target is George Washington's house in Philadelphia, where he had slaves.

The National Park Service has until Wednesday to address signs that "inappropriately disparage" historical figures. One target is George Washington's house in Philadelphia, where he had slaves.

Dermatologists often recommend nicotinamide — a form of Vitamin B3 — following skin cancer. A study of nearly 34,000 veterans finds this supplement reduces the risk of skin cancer recurrence.

Dermatologists often recommend nicotinamide — a form of Vitamin B3 — following skin cancer. A study of nearly 34,000 veterans finds this supplement reduces the risk of skin cancer recurrence. (Image credit: Snezhana Kudryavtseva)

The Yale Humanitarian Research Lab says Russia's network of sites for Ukrainian children is larger than previously thought, and programs includes military training for children as young as 8.

The Yale Humanitarian Research Lab says Russia's network of sites for Ukrainian children is larger than previously thought, and programs includes military training for children as young as 8. (Image credit: Vuk Valcic)

The Department of Justice is escalating its demands for sensitive data from voting officials, suing two Democratic-controlled states who have thus far rebuffed the department's requests.

The Department of Justice is escalating its demands for sensitive data from voting officials, suing two Democratic-controlled states who have thus far rebuffed the department's requests. (Image credit: Jose Luis Magana)

New York Times reporter Robert Draper explains Kirk's rise and legacy. He was killed Sept. 10. Draper also discusses conservative commentator Nick Fuentes, a rival of Kirk's with a large following.

New York Times reporter Robert Draper explains Kirk's rise and legacy. He was killed Sept. 10. Draper also discusses conservative commentator Nick Fuentes, a rival of Kirk's with a large following.

Susan Monarez says RFK Jr. told her to commit to decisions in advance, without reviewing evidence and to dismiss vaccine experts.

Susan Monarez says RFK Jr. told her to commit to decisions in advance, without reviewing evidence and to dismiss vaccine experts. (Image credit: Kevin Dietsch)

Trump on Monday said he planned to send National Guard troops to Memphis. The news gives fresh relevance to NPR's recent interview with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who declined to ask for the military.

Trump on Monday said he planned to send National Guard troops to Memphis. The news gives fresh relevance to NPR's recent interview with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who declined to ask for the military.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.