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The African National Congress has lost key races in municipal elections following a series of corruption scandals. It has governed South Africa since the country's first post-apartheid vote in 1994.

Thrasher, 19, topped a field of 50 in the 10-meter air rifle competition on Saturday, winning the first of more than 300 medals that will be awarded at the Summer Olympics.

A former al-Qaida affiliate and their allies are now poised to besiege the government-held side of the divided city, which could impact more than a million civilians.

Dalia Mogahed, director of research at the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, gives an overview of American Muslims' political positions both historically and during this election cycle.

The presidential race enters the sprint to the general election in November, but already Donald Trump's fortunes seem to be changing rapidly.

During the Olympics, the world will likely be hearing a lot more Brazilian music. Betto Arcos, host of the podcast Cosmic Barrio, gives an introduction to some of Brazil's musical traditions.

The stage appears to be set for many Americans to question the legitimacy of this year's election results. The consequences of that are unknowable and potentially dangerous.

Olympic runner Brenda Martinez had an unlikely path to the 2016 games. She grew up running in basketball shoes and nearly missed qualifying. She tells NPR's Ailsa Chang how she persevered.

Last month, a judge struck down part of a voter registration law in Kansas. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks the law's future with Wichita Eagle reporter Bryan Lowry and Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach.

The Yankees have announced they are releasing the controversial slugger. The club says Rodriguez will serve as a "special adviser and instructor" for the team through 2017.