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For most countries, many medal-winning athletes receive a hefty financial bonus. The amount depends — but can reaches upwards of $200,000 for some nations.

The U.S. military said it carried out another strike on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Pacific Ocean, killing three in the fourth attack this week and putting the total death toll at 205.

Gambon was best known for playing Albus Dumbledore in most of the Harry Potter movies. The Irish-born actor got his start on stage and worked under Laurence Olivier.

Nickel Creek's Sara and Sean Watkins lead a good-natured variety show with an all-star cast that includes Fiona Apple, Greg Leisz, Benmont Tench and others.

NPR's Michel Martin asks Democratic Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut about President Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated about the opening days of Wimbledon and Serena Williams' return.

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland, as the House reconvenes this week with a stopgap spending bill on the agenda.

The study was published in June by the Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership. Seagrass is a critical component of a coastal ecosystem.

Alamance-Burlington School System officials say increased operating costs and proposed state raises for teachers are putting a strain on finances.

Voters in at least seven states are deciding ballot measures related to voter ID — the largest number of voter ID measures in a single year. The tally includes three prominent swing states.