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Scott Simon talks with Librarian Dolores Schuller about Thomas Drey, the retired school teacher who left an estate of $6.8 million to the business branch of the Boston Public Library. It's the library's largest donation from an individual.

NPR's Peter Kenyon reports on the political maneuvering between Republicans and Democrats in Congress over the president's $1.6 billion tax cut proposal.

"The atmosphere in the arena was amazing and for everyone to cheer and chant along, it gets you more pumped," Simone Biles said after winning the Olympics' all-around finals.

With the presidential election a month away, the Court may soon weigh in on several contentious cases. Los Angeles Times Supreme Court correspondent David Savage talks about the upcoming session and whether the Court can insulate itself from the heat of this political season.

A photographer and writer follow Ukrainian families whose lives have been upended by conflict since 2014. Their stories show an enduring will to live, even as war rages on around them.

The U.S. Geological Survey reports the tremor's magnitude was 6.9 and was centered very deep in the earth.

Plus: What's up with Wicked, Greenland, quarters and Jan. 6?

It's typical that former vice presidents have Secret Service protection for 6 months after leaving office. In Harris' case, she had received an extension of her detail. Trump is ending the extension.

Despite some concerns from council members over the timeline for the planned demolition and expansion, the resolution was approved, 6-1-1.

It's the second largest jackpot in history. And if the winner opts for a lump sum, they'll get nearly $650 million. Every ticket has a one in 302.6 million chance of winning.