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It's National Garlic Day. Who Is Making Up These Weird Holidays?

Why is it National Deep-Dish Pizza Day or National Splurge Day, or maybe National Watermelon Day? Our Planet Money podcast tries to find out who or what is behind all the new strange holidays.

Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez looks at the jury after his double murder acquittal last week. Hernandez, who was already serving a life sentence witout parole for murder, hanged himself and was pronounced dead at a Massachusetts hospital early Wednesday, according to officials.

Ex-NFL Player Aaron Hernandez Found Hanged In Prison Cell

The former New England Patriots tight end was serving a life sentence in prison for killing the boyfriend of his fiancee's sister. He was found by corrections officers early Wednesday.

Karen Handel, in a congressional seat runoff, pictured when she was a vice president at the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation. She landed in controversy there about Planned Parenthood funding.

Ga. Republican, At Center Of Planned Parenthood Controversy, Back In Spotlight

Karen Handel kept her distance from Trump in the Georgia special election, but her efforts to strip Planned Parenthood of its funding from the Susan G. Komen foundation could keep liberals fired up.

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, pictured in Moscow last week, says Iran has been abiding by a 2015 nuclear agreement. But he told Congress in a letter that the Trump administration was reviewing the lifting of U.S. sanctions against Iran to determine if that was in U.S. interests.

Iran Sticks To Nuclear Deal, But U.S. Says It Will Review Sanctions

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson tells Congress that the Trump administration will take another look at sanctions to see if lifting them was in line with U.S. national security interests.

President Donald Trump signs the Veterans Choice Program Extension and Improvement Act at the White House on Wednesday.

Trump Extends Troubled VA Program That Pays Private Doctors

The Veterans Choice program was supposed to make it quicker and easier for vets to see a doctor by paying for private-sector care. But it's ended up being slower and more complicated.

President Trump waves to supporters as he walks the parade route with first lady Melania Trump after being sworn in on Jan. 20.

We Now Know Trump's Inauguration Donors. Where The Money Went Is Another Story

President Trump's inauguration took in $107 million, more than double former President Barack Obama's record-setting $53 million haul in 2009.

Emirates announced Wednesday that it plans to reduce flights to five of the 12 U.S. cities it currently serves.

Emirates Airline Cuts Flights To U.S., Citing Trump's Security Rules

Emirates said the recent restrictions on visas and electronic devices had dampened consumer demand. The Dubai-based carrier will pare back flights to five of the 12 U.S. cities it serves.

Medicaid expansion has helped low-income veterans gain health insurance, a report finds.

Many Veterans Gained Health Care Through The Affordable Care Act

Almost half a million veterans gained health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, cutting the number of uninsured vets by 40 percent.

Three giraffes and a white rhino laze in the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania in 2012. The global giraffe population has dropped sharply in recent decades, prompting wildlife groups to urge the giraffe's addition to the endangered species list.

Wildlife Groups Want Giraffes Added To Endangered Species List

The global giraffe population has dropped sharply in recent decades, prompting calls to protect the species from habitat loss, illegal hunting and trophy seekers.

Letitia Winston (left), Lori Aquino, and Moriam Animashaun visited a Starbucks in Washington, D.C., to try the new Unicorn Frappuccino.

Unicorn Frappuccino: A Digital Age Drink

Starbucks released its Unicorn Frappuccino amid a swirl of social media buzz. "It looks nice," says one customer. And in the age of likes, snaps and tweets, the fantasy may be all that matters.

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