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India's Sandeep Sejwal swims his way to gold in the 100-meter men's breaststroke at the 2006 South Asian Games in Sri Lanka. Sejwal, who competed in the Beijing Olympics two years later, has a government job with India's railway that accommodates his heavy training schedule.

Indian Athletes Want A Medal And A Government Job

For athletes anywhere, just qualifying for the Olympics can be a full-time job. But in India, training full-time is a luxury few can afford. That means many work part-time government jobs. And for the lucky athlete, it can result in a job for life.

Mobile Ad Networks Accused Of Invasive Apps

Mobile apps are aggressively placing unwanted ads on phones. Lookout, a mobile security firm in San Francisco, tested mobile apps and found some disturbing practices. Those include transmitting consumer phone numbers and email addresses and transmitting to third parties and placing ads on the mobile phone's desktop.

Members of the Free Syrian Army are seen in a neighborhood of Damascus, Syria on June 28. Several huge suicide bombings this year suggest al-Qaida or other extremists are joining the battle against President Bashar Assad's regime.

U.S. Sees Signs Of Al-Qaida Arm In Syria

The growing sectarian nature of the battle in Syria has turned out to be tailor made for followers of al-Qaida in Iraq. A top U.S. counterterrorism official says the group's possible move into Syria is no surprise as it gravitates toward chaos.

Once Prominent Politician Bo Xilai Expelled From China's Communist Party

His fall from grace began when a local police chief told authorities about the murder of a British businessman. Bo's wife was convicted, and he's been connected to the handling of the case and other alleged corruption.

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks at a rally Tuesday in Detroit.

Warren To 'Assess The Path Forward' After A Disappointing Super Tuesday

The Massachusetts senator now occupies an awkward middle ground in the presidential race. She has a large and enthusiastic base but hasn't been able to present a real challenge to the front-runners.

The Importance Of Biden's Pick For Running Mate

Joe Biden has chosen Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., as his 2020 running mate. NPR looks at why it was important for him to pick a Black woman as his running mate.

Traders work on the floor at the closing bell of the Dow Industrial Average at the New York Stock Exchange on July 26, 2018 in New York.

Trump Administration Eyes Capital Gains Tax Cut

The Trump administration is weighing a cut in the capital gains tax. It would save wealthy Americans up to $20 billion a year, but add to the federal government's red ink.

National security adviser John Bolton (from left), Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats, FBI Director Christopher Wray, Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and chief of U.S. Cyber Command Gen. Paul M. Nakasone attend a press briefing on election security at the White House on Thursday.

Stung By Criticism, Trump Administration Emphasizes Election Security Response

Top national security officials made a surprise appearance at a White House briefing to argue that the Trump administration takes interference in U.S. elections from foreign powers seriously.

Florida Governor Declares State Of Emergency As Hurricane Dorian Gains Force

In the next few days, Dorian's winds could top 115 mph — making it a Category 3 storm — the National Hurricane Center says.

Chicago's Murder Rate Begins Year Lower

The city's murder rate has dropped dramatically over the first three months of the year. The police superintendent says it's not a victory but it is progress. After a year in which murders in the country's third largest city topped more than 500, the homicide rate has declined to a level not seen since 1959.

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