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Left: Congressional candidate Nina Turner speaks during a 'Get Out the Vote' canvassing event on August 02, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. Right: Cuyahoga Councilwoman and congressional candidate Shontel Brown speaks during a Souls to the Polls rally at Sanctuary Baptist Church on August 01, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Voters Are Set To Decide A Hard-Fought Democratic Primary In Ohio

The race pits Nina Turner, an ally of Bernie Sanders and the so-called Squad, against Shontel Brown, who has endorsements from Hillary Clinton and James Clyburn. The contest could be close.

Team USA's Triston Casas trots the bases after hitting a three-run home run against Japan — which came back to defeat the U.S. in extra innings at Yokohama Baseball Stadium in the Tokyo Olympics.

U.S. Baseball Team Loses To Japan, But It Still Has A Tight Path To Gold Medal Game

Both the U.S. and Japan had been undefeated after going 2-0 to win their groups.

Myanmar's Military Leader Declares Himself Prime Minister And Promises Elections

Six months after seizing power from the elected government, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing declared himself prime minister of Myanmar.

Jennifer Valente of Team United States competes during a qualifying heat for track cycling women's team pursuit at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Izu, Japan.

U.S. Team Pursuit Squad With San Diego Cyclist Qualifies Third For Tokyo Olympics

San Diegan Jennifer Valente helped the United States record the third-fastest time in qualifying for the women's team pursuit Monday as track cycling events began at the Tokyo Olympics.

Myanmar's Military Leader Declares Himself Prime Minister And Promises Elections

Six months after seizing power from the elected government, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing declared himself prime minister of Myanmar.

Gov. Gavin Newsom, left, speaks with Dr. Mark Ghaly, Secretary of the California Health and Human Services, at a news conference in Oakland, Calif., Monday, July 26, 2021.

What Election? California Democrats Worry Over Recall Apathy

California Gov. Gavin Newsom should survive the recall election against him if he can convince Democrats to come out to vote.

Becca Turchanik, of Nashville, Tennessee, drove four hours to Atlanta for an abortion in 2019, and the emotions of the ordeal have stayed with her, she says. She's angry that she had to call from state to state to find care, and that she couldn't have her abortion close to home, with friends nearby. "We got an appointment in Georgia because that was the only place that had appointments," she says.

Long Drives, Costly Flights, And Wearying Waits: What Abortion Requires In The South

Restrictive abortion laws across the South mean more women are traveling across state lines to find safe services.

Carli Lloyd of the U.S. women's soccer team looks dejected after Monday's defeat in the semifinal match against Canada at the Tokyo Olympics.

The U.S. Women's Soccer Team Has Lost Its Shot At The Gold Medal

The U.S. players had a 1-0 loss against Canada in the semifinal. They'll take bronze if they win their next game. The U.S. lost its star goalie to an injury in the first half.

U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona visits a summer program at a Los Angeles school in mid-July.

Students Need To Be In Classrooms, With Masks, This Fall, Education Secretary Says

Students learn best in classrooms, U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona tells NPR — but "we have to make sure that we're following mitigation strategies."

Pedestrians cross the landmark Shibuya Crossing intersection in the shopping and entertainment district of Shibuya in Tokyo on June 27, 2021.

The Japanese Public Begins To Embrace The Tokyo Olympics

For the past year, polls in Japan showed overwhelming opposition to the Tokyo Olympics as the pandemic raged around the world. Now, with the Games underway, some residents are changing their opinions.

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