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The USA team defeated France 87-82 to win the gold medal. Kevin Durant, of the Brooklyn Nets, dominated during the game. It was the squad's seventh gold medal in the past eight Olympics.

Ashleigh Johnson, the first African American woman to make a U.S. Olympic water polo team, blocked 11 out of 15 shots from Spain during the gold medal match – a rate of 73%.

The Mexican government sued U.S. gun-makers and distributors in federal court for damages caused by illicit firearms. Experts say it's a long shot but the move could ramp up pressure on the U.S.

The 67-27 vote clears the way for final Senate consideration and a looming showdown with progressive Democrats in the House.

Barry, a photogenic barred owl who won the hearts of birders in New York City's Central Park, has died. The Central Park Conservancy said the owl was struck by one of the organization's own vehicles.

NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Sterlin Harjo, writer and creator of the new FX series Reservation Dogs, which premieres Aug. 9.

The ceremony organizers used artistic elements to show the athletes a taste of ordinary life in Japan, something they haven't been exposed to due to pandemic restrictions.

Northern California's Dixie Fire, which has destroyed hundreds of buildings and entire communities, is now considered the second largest in state history.

NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with meteorologist Matthew Cappucci about the challenges of communicating about climate science during the weather report.

Senators hoisted the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package over another hurdle late Sunday, despite a few holdouts trying to derail one of President Biden's top priorities.