U.S. men’s team defeats Spain
The U.S. men’s basketball team advances to its third straight Olympic gold-medal game, beating Spain 82-76.
Long-awaited album out soon
R&B artist and Grammy award-winning singer Frank Ocean releases a music film, Endless, and a follow-up to his debut album could come this weekend.
Wildfire destroys 96 homes
More people return to their homes as firefighters made significant progress against a huge wildfire burning in Southern California’s San Bernardino National Forest.
Monument temporarily closed
The National Park Service says the Washington Monument will be closed for at least the next 10 days as evaluations continue on its elevator after recent mechanical and electrical problems.
Space station gets door
Spacewalking astronauts install a new front door for visitors at the International Space Station, the crucial first step in welcoming commercial crew capsules as soon as next year.
Night owls in London rejoice
The London Underground is starting its first-ever overnight service.