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Lee Sedol has lost three games in a row to Google's AlphaGo program, which means the program has officially defeated the human. Lee said the pressure was intense, and he felt "powerless."

Three U.N. workers kidnapped in Afghanistan are freed. Afghan Interior Minister Ahmad Jalali made the announcement Tuesday. The workers were helping with the Afghan election won by incumbent President Hamid Karzai. Hear NPR's Paul Brown.

Upon his return from Camp David, President Bush says it is "evident that it is going to take a while to achieve" U.S. objectives in Iraq, but he says the United States is "making progress." Hear NPR's Tom Gjelten.

U.S. troops speed toward Baghdad, and cross the Euphrates River to the north, capturing the city of Nasiriyah. But resistance develops around Basra in the south. And the Pentagon appears to drop plans for a ground invasion from Turkey. Hear NPR's Lynn Neary and NPR's Scott Horsley.

The U.S. hadn't won an Olympic team medal in men's gymnastics since 2008. With a nearly flawless and gutsy performance Monday night, the boys are back on the podium in Paris.

Seventy years ago, on the morning of July 5, 1954, Lincoln Elementary School went up in flames.

Where things stand with the vacancy on the Supreme Court. When a coronavirus vaccine becomes available, who should get it first? And, world leaders will address the U.N. General Assembly virtually.

President Bush nominates Undersecretary of State John Bolton to be the new U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Bolton has been critical of the United Nations, but he insists his past remarks will not hinder his effectiveness as a diplomat.

Amidst a thick dust storm in Kuwait, American and British troops are on the move toward the Iraq border. Reports say some U.S. units already are inside the demilitarized zone between Iraq and Kuwait. NPR's Mike Shuster reports from Kuwait.

U.S. special forces troops and Kurdish fighters enter Mosul after the Iraqi army abandons the northern city. Widespread looting and celebrations are now under way. Hear NPR's Ivan Watson.