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Sha'Carri Richardson wins 100 meter gold

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with USA Today track and field reporter Tyler Dragon about Sha'Carri Richardson becoming the fastest woman in the world and her journey to the top spot.

Dallas Wings select UConn's Azzi Fudd No. 1 in WNBA draft

NPR's Michel Martin talks with Jackie Powell from NBC Sports about the top stories from the WNBA draft, including No. 1 draft pick Azzi Fudd's new team and salary.

Congress returns and works to avoid shutdown

The Senate and House have a narrow window to approve a funding bill to head off a government shutdown on Sept. 30.

What it was like at the burial of senior Hamas official and fighters in Beirut

In Beirut, thousands attend the funeral of the top Hamas official, assassinated in what some claim was an Israeli drone strike.

A marathon runner, wrapped in a blanket to stay warm after the race, watched Monday as authorities investigated the bombings that shook the finish line area at the Boston Marathon. At least three people were killed and dozens were wounded.

Boston Marathon Explosions: Tuesday's Developments

The investigation into the explosions that killed three and injured dozens continues. We're tracking developments.

Morning news brief

A watchdog says the U.S. Secret Service deleted many text messages sent around Jan. 6. Biden meets with Palestinian Authority President. And, a deadly strike in Vinnitsyia, Ukraine kills at least 23.

Why mortgage rates have gone up, and when they might settle

Mortgage rates have inched higher recently, after falling for several weeks. We take a look at the economic factors that affect rates, and where they might settle in the future.

The school-age population accounts for a growing share of recent coronavirus cases across northern Michigan. Lisa Peacock, health officer for Otsego County, told NPR that without the school district's help it would be "literally impossible" to keep up with contact tracing.

A Principal And His Tape Measure: Schools Are Helping Do COVID-19 Contact Tracing

Struggling to keep up with a COVID-19 surge in Michigan, overwhelmed local health departments turned to schools, and recruited principals and teachers as supplemental contact tracers.

A pedestrian walks by a "Now Hiring" sign outside of a Lamps Plus store in San Francisco on on June 3. Four states, including Mississippi, are moving to end an extra $300-a-week unemployment benefit, arguing the pay is discouraging people from finding work.

These Four States Are Cutting A Key Lifeline For The Unemployed

Mississippi, Missouri, Alaska and Iowa are ending the extra $300-a-week unemployment benefit provided as part of COVID-19 relief in a controversial bid to get people back to work.

President Biden arrives for a visit to Taqueria Las Gemelas restaurant in Washington as part of the opening of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, an coronavirus relief effort that opened this week.

Biden Opens Restaurant Fund With Visit To D.C. Taqueria That's Been On The Brink

President Biden encouraged restaurant owners who have been affected by the coronavirus crisis to apply for a grant under the $28.6 billion program.

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