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Swimming sensation Michael Phelps added to his gold medal tally and, for the first time, an African-American female swimmer won gold. And, the U.S. women continued their dominance in gymnastics.

An unidentified woman driving on the Schuylkill Expressway in Philadelphia caught the attention of Sarah and Shawn Delong. They noticed she was driving with her feet while talking on the telephone.

The Tribune newspapers were sold to a hedge fund intent on doubling profit margins. But Alden Global Capital's victory is an indictment of Chicago's philanthropic leadership. Why did no one step up?

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Sabri Saidam, Deputy Secretary General of the Fatah Central Committee about the dynamics between party of Palestinian Mahmoud Abbas, and its oppostion, Hamas.

Steve Inskeep talks to Jared Bernstein of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and Douglas Holtz-Eakin of the conservative think tank American Action Forum about Hillary Clinton's speech.

Along the U.S.-Mexico border, most people favor Hillary Clinton for president and oppose building a wall. But a small group of Trump supporters demonstrates zeal.

Renee Montagne talks to Crystal Bell of MTV News, who walks us through this month's animated films: Pete's Dragon, Kubo and the Two Strings and a more adult animated film, Sausage Party.

Back in the early '60s a computer dating service decided these two people were compatible. That calculation was right. John and Carol Matlock will celebrate 52 years of marriage in December.

NPR's Robert Siegel interviews the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al-Hussein about rights abuses in Syria and the impact on Jordan.

In the wake of the 2016 election, redistricting reform advocates are hoping to engage voters in efforts to reduce partisan gerrymandering. In Virginia, activism is taking the form of a lawsuit and grassroots campaign.