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Friday is jobs day, when the monthly employment report comes out, but those numbers come with a big asterix, including the massive margin of error, and the revisions. But what does this say about the reports as an economic indicator?

For decades, the U.S. dominated the men's 400-meter race, one of the most difficult and prestigious events at any Olympic Games. But no American man had won gold since 2008 — until Wednesday.

Léon Marchand entered the Paris Summer Games with no gold medals. He now has claimed four gold - while shattering four Olympic records - and has emerged as a national French icon.

Amtrak is on its way to carrying more passengers this fiscal year than ever before. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Reuters reporter David Shepardson about why that is.

President Biden says the U.S. will impose sanctions on Myanmar's military leaders in response to this month's coup. He called on the military to release detained activists and political officials.

An American-Turkish citizen was shot and killed in the Israel Occupied West Bank, according to Palestinian health officials. The Seattle resident was protesting ultra-right hardliners land grabs.

The high cost of housing is a big issue for voters. And both presidential candidates have plans to address it. But there are few details and lots of questions.

Meanwhile, members of Congress are asking for details about the incident, which was first reported by NPR.

After Labor Day, the presidential campaign cycle is counting down the final days with early voting starting in some states later this month.

The Trump Administration has summoned Senate members for a classified briefing on the nation. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy, a member of the Foreign Relations Committee.