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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.

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.

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

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

"I really love it," Jolien Boumkwo said as her unusual turn in the 100-meter hurdles created a sensation.

The Winter Olympics promise plenty of high adrenaline, fierce competition, historic firsts and emotional moments over 2 1/2 weeks. Here are some of the names and narratives to keep an eye on.

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

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.

In 2010, the former Massachusetts governor paid an effective tax rate of 13.9 percent. Romney and his wife also gave $7 million to charity.

Many of the world's best marathoners come from a highland region where they run along mountainous dirt roads at 8,000 feet above sea level. They're competing for Olympic gold, but real gold inspires them, too.