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Reflecting pool to be drained again weeks after multi-million-dollar renovation (opens original article in a new tab)

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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington is being drained again for repairs due to algae and peeling paint shortly after a $14.7 million renovation. US President Donald Trump threatened prison sentences for those damaging the pool, while authorities reported arrests and investigations into alleged vandalism.

  • Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to be drained again for repairs after algae and peeling paint appeared weeks after $14.7 million renovation.
  • US President Donald Trump threatened prison time for anyone damaging the pool, citing a no-bid contract and alleged vandalism.
  • National Park Service and contractors working to address issues, with at least five arrests and five under investigation for pool damage.

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