Why can't i drag photos from desktop to iphoto

why can't i drag photos from desktop to iphoto all of a sudden?

From iPhoto help:
To import photos from a hard disk:
Do one of the following:
Drag one or more photos or a folder of photos from the Finder to the iPhoto main window.
Drag one or more photos or a folder of photos from the Finder to the iPhoto icon in the dock.
In iPhoto, choose File > “Import to Library.” Then select the photos you want to import and click Import.

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