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A young political dissident in Europe made his name in the news media as a defiant critic of the Chinese Communist Party. His former housemate and alleged victim says he's a grifter.

Israeli strikes early Sunday killed 12 people in Gaza, while a stabbing attack carried out by a Palestinian killed two people in a Tel Aviv suburb.

Firefighters made progress Saturday against California's largest wildfire of the year ahead of expected thunderstorms that could unleash fire-starting lightning and erratic winds.

Pablo González, a journalist from Spain who had been based in Poland, was freed in the largest prisoner swap since the Soviet era, confirming suspicions that he may have been a Russian operative.

Swimmer Léon Marchand has dazzled at the Paris Olympics so far, winning gold and winning over a country who loves to support him.

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with National Pan-Hellenic Council Chairman Willis Lonzer III about the significance of Black fraternities and sororities ahead of the November election.

NPR's Scott Detrow talks to Chef Michael Rafidi, who recently became the James Beard Foundation's Outstanding Chef of the Year.

Israel and Hezbollah fought brief wars in 1996 and 2006. Both times, Israel thought it would teach Hezbollah a quick and painful lesson. Yet that didn’t happen. Now there’s the possibility of a third round, and Hezbollah has more firepower than ever.

Tropical Depression 4 is officially Tropical Storm Debby, it enters the Gulf of Mexico and the ingredients are there for it to intensify, and slow down. Bad combination.

The world record holder out-threw his opponents under a steady rain at Stade de France, becoming the first-ever shot-putter to win three Olympic gold medals.