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U.S. basketball player Diana Taurasi (right), leaps into the arms of teammate Angel McCoughtry as they celebrate their 101-72 win over Spain in the gold medal game on Saturday.

U.S. Women's Basketball Team Cruises To Gold, 49th Straight Olympic Win

The Americans routed Spain, 101-72, Saturday as they defeated their opponents by an average margin of close to 40 points. They haven't lost an Olympic game since 1992.

Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby, center, speaks during a news conference Wednesday after her office dropped remaining charges against the three Baltimore police officers who were still awaiting trial in Freddie Gray' death. Third from left, in a cap, is Freddie Gray's father, Richard Shipley.

WATCH: Marilyn Mosby: 'The System Is In Need Of Reform'

The Baltimore state's attorney has dropped all remaining charges related to the death of Freddie Gray, but she says she stands by the legitimacy of the criminal charges.

Rep. Corrine Brown, pictured last year, has been indicted on federal fraud and conspiracy charges for what prosecutors call a scheme to misuse funds raised for a charitable organization.

U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown And Staffer Indicted On Federal Fraud Charges

The Florida Democrat and her chief of staff are accused of pocketing and misusing money they had helped raise for a charity.

People take part in a protest in New York City's Grand Central Station on Friday.

Ambush In Dallas Shakes The Movement For Police Reform

Twelve police officers were shot — and five were killed — in a mass shooting in Dallas on Thursday. The killings have complicated efforts to reform policing around the country.

A man looks at a television reporting on North Korea's missile launching in Tokyo. North Korea test-fired what appeared to be two medium-range Musudan missiles in quick succession.

North Korea Test-Fires Two Missiles, And One Isn't Deemed A Failure

One of the two midrange ballistic missiles launched Wednesday appears to be the most successful test yet.

Baylor University President Kenneth Starr runs onto the football field before a 2011 game against Texas Christian University in Waco, Texas. Starr became president of Baylor in 2010.

'As A Matter Of Conscience,' Ken Starr Resigns As Baylor University's Chancellor

Starr has been under fire over the university's handling of allegations of sexual assault on campus. The university had previously removed him from the presidency.

Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane outside the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pa. Kane resigned a day after she was convicted on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice.

Embattled Pennsylvania Attorney General Resigns After Perjury Conviction

Kathleen Kane, once a rising star in the Democratic Party, was convicted on charges that she leaked grand jury information to target a political rival and then lied about it under oath.

A tornado touches down in Cisco, Texas. One person was killed Saturday night and another left in critical condition after the tornado hit Cisco, a rural farming and ranch area about 100 miles west of Fort Worth.

Storms Leave 2 Dead In Arkansas, Another 2 Dead In Texas

The small town of Van, Texas, was badly hit and two people died in Nashville, Arkansas, after a tornado raked through a mobile home park.

U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman, left, meets Japanese Economy Minister Akira Amari in Tokyo. The United States and Japan are nearing a major trade deal, according to Japan's prime minister.

Japan, U.S. 'Close' To Major Deal

A 12-country trade agreement hinges on negotiations between Japan and the United States.

Kurdish Force Reports Rescuing Swedish Girl, 16, From ISIS In Mosul

Announcing the rescue Tuesday, the Kurdistan Region Security Council said that an ISIS operative in Sweden had persuaded the girl to travel to Syria and then to Mosul.

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