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Treasury Sec. Janet Yellen says the U.S. economy is growing within the ideal range

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen about recent indicators showing stronger-than-expected economic growth.

Multiple law enforcement agencies investigate Trump assassination attempt

The FBI and Pennsylvania state authorities continue to investigate what they call an attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump and the shooting of other rallygoers.

People hold pictures of Israeli hostages during a vigil on the National Mall on Tuesday in Washington, D.C. Families of hostages are hopeful Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will agree to a ceasefire deal that would bring the hostages home.

Relatives of Israeli hostages want cease-fire deal from Netanyahu speech

Families of hostages still being held in Gaza are hopeful Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will announce a cease-fire deal that would bring the hostages home during his address to Congress Wednesday.

Datinha of Brazil does a bicycle kick Feb. 25 as Italy's Tommaso Fazzini defends during the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup final between Brazil and Italy at the Dubai Design District Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Here’s how you can keep finding new sports to love between now and the next Olympics

One of the joys of watching the Olympics is getting sucked into sports you’ve barely heard of. If you still need that feeling in your life, these sports are out beyond the Olympic fringe.

Vinesh Phogat of Team India (in red) defeated a trio of current or former champions on Tuesday — but after failing to make weight for her 50-kilogram bout on Wednesday, she was disqualified from the gold medal match at the Paris Olympics. She's seen here after her win over Yusneylis Guzman Lopez of Team Cuba in Paris.

Who is Vinesh Phogat, the wrestler who lost an Olympic medal over her weight?

Phogat defeated the reigning Olympic champion on her way to a spot in the final. But Indian officials said that despite drastic measures, such as cutting her hair, she was around 100 grams overweight.

The Paris Olympics closing ceremony dazzles as flag bearers and athletes stream into the Stade de France on the final day of the Summer Games.

A musical and stunt-filled closing ceremony draws the curtain on the Paris Olympics

The ceremony capped over two weeks of competition and saw Paris hand over the Olympic flag to Los Angeles, the 2028 host city.

Olympic bronze medalist Evy Leibfarth received a warm welcome home with a Homecoming Celebration in Bryson City Wednesday evening, Aug. 14. Evy and her parents Jean and Lee Leibfarth rode in a raft on top of a Nantahala Outdoor Center bus through Main Street and a section of Everett Street to cheering crowds waving American flags. Leibfarth competed in three canoe slalom events at the 2024 Paris Olympics including women’s kayak one, women’s canoe slalom one and women’s kayak cross. She earned the bronze medal in women’s canoe slalom.

A hero’s welcome: Evy Leibfarth celebrated in Bryson City

Olympic bronze medalist Evy Leibfarth rode into town atop a Nantahala Outdoor Center raft and bus as part of the Homecoming Celebration in Bryson City Wednesday evening, Aug. 14.

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, leader of Pheu Thai Party and daughter of Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, smiles before a news conference in Bangkok on Thursday.

Thailand's new prime minister renews the legacy of her father, Thaksin Shinawatra

The election of Paetongtarn Shinawatra as Thailand’s prime minister represents a remarkable back-to-the-future moment. She renews the political dynasty founded by her father, Thaksin Shinawatra.

The Democratic and Republican conventions put on display two versions of masculinity

Two political conventions, two contrasting displays of masculinity: Republicans with defiant, dominating approaches to manhood and Democrats highlighting roles as fathers and husbands.

Smoke rises from an Israeli airstrike on Kfar Rouman village, as seen from Marjayoun town, south Lebanon, on Monday.

Israel warns civilians to evacuate as it strikes wide swaths of southern Lebanon

The Israeli military on Monday called on people in southern Lebanon to immediately evacuate homes and other buildings where Hezbollah stores weapons and said it was carrying out "extensive strikes."

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