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The House and Senate are set to adjourn Thursday for a seven week summer recess that leaves behind in Washington, D.C., much unfinished business and sets up what could be a contentious fall.

NPR's Scott Simon and Tom Goldman discuss the Cubs and the curse, the Paralympic games in Rio, and one wheelchair racer who is stirring up a discussion about euthanasia.

In an effort to boost its political standing, Hamas commissioned a video extolling the economic progress it has achieved while governing the Gaza Strip. But Gazans are vociferous in their rejection of that claim.

Dabney Montgomery served as a ground crewman with the Tuskegee Airmen in Italy in World War II. He joined the civil rights movement when he came home and protected King during the march from Selma.

The document provides a window into the decision-making process for authorizing drone strikes and other forms of lethal force.

Over 20 people have been sickened in two new outbreaks of foodborne illness linked to alfalfa sprouts. For something many deem a "health food," sprouts continue to be a vexing food-safety challenge.

Monday is leap day. We hear from people born on Feb. 29 about how they celebrate their birthday.

Last year, more than a million refugees entered Germany after fleeing hardship and war. This year, Germany is expected to spend at least 14 billion euros — or more than $15 billion — helping those refugees. It's expensive for taxpayers, but there may be upsides for the German economy. The surge in young workers could help German companies replace their retiring workers.

Los Angeles is pitching frugality in its hopes to land the winning 2024 Olympics bid. Skepticism remains by those who worry that the price tag to host an Olympics leaves the city vulnerable.

Cruz and Trump each won two contests on Saturday, but the Texas senator emerged with the most delegates. And while Sanders won more states, a big Clinton win in Louisiana gave her the delegate edge.