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NPR's Peter Kenyon reports on the political maneuvering between Republicans and Democrats in Congress over the president's $1.6 billion tax cut proposal.

The U.S. Geological Survey reports the tremor's magnitude was 6.9 and was centered very deep in the earth.

The Spanish superstar had been tied with Sweden's Bjorn Borg for the most French wins. He's also now won 11 Grand Slam titles. Serbia's Novak Djokovic was trying for his fourth straight major tournament title, but came up short.

The number of violent crimes reported by U.S. police agencies fell 6.4 percent in the first half of this year compared to the same time in 2010, the bureau says. Property crimes were down 3.7 percent.

It's the second largest jackpot in history. And if the winner opts for a lump sum, they'll get nearly $650 million. Every ticket has a one in 302.6 million chance of winning.

The 17.6 carat stone is described as the "largest internally flawless fancy vivid blue gem" to go up for auction. And a Rolex worn by Marlon Brando in Apocalypse Now sold for close to $5 million.

The 17.6 carat stone is described as the "largest internally flawless fancy vivid blue gem" to go up for auction. And a Rolex worn by Marlon Brando in Apocalypse Now sold for close to $5 million.

A scientist uncovered a huge Pliosaur on the coast of England. After months trying to extract it, a 6.5 foot long Pliosaur skull was recovered. The "T. Rex of the sea" could kill a human in one bite.

At just 6 feet wide, the skinny living quarters might be compared to a "luxury yacht," according to the real estate agency. The asking price is $1.3 million.

The Chinese tennis star defeated her Slovakian opponent, Dominika Cibulkova, 7-6 (3), 6-0. It's Li's second Grand Slam title after she won at the French Open in 2011.