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An unnamed Chicago Cubs fan catches raindrops in his mouth after the Cubs finally won the World Series on Wednesday. His shirt says, "Just one before I die."

They've Waited A Long, Long Time For This: Veteran Cubs Fans Rejoice

Every Cubs fan on Earth has been waiting ... and waiting ... to see their team win the World Series. The longer they lived, the more patience they needed. But on Wednesday night, all was rewarded.

A picture taken from the top of Mount Zardak, about 25 kilometers east of Mosul, shows smoke billowing in the Iraqi city of Nineveh during an operation against the Islamic State on Monday — part of a broad operation to retake the city from the Islamic State group.

Advance On Mosul Continues As Aid Groups Brace For Civilian Casualties

"ISIS, I think, probably wants a humanitarian catastrophe in Mosul," retired Col. Peter Mansoor tells NPR. The International Committee of the Red Cross says it's prepared to assist 270,000 people.

The house of Harold Thomas Martin III, a federal government contractor who is accused of stealing classified information, in Glen Burnie, Md.

Ex-NSA Contractor Accused Of Theft Must Remain In Federal Custody, Judge Orders

A federal judge said that Harold T. Martin III, who is accused of stealing classified government documents and property, "is a serious risk to the public" and presents a flight risk.

Jozef Jason, 7, reads a book to Ryan Griffin at the Fuller Cut in Ypsilanti, Mich., as part of the barbershop's literacy program.

Checking Back In On The Barber Who Encourages Kids To Read

Our story about the barbershop that takes $2 off haircuts for young readers went viral, so we went back to ask what happened next.

U.S. Calls Alleged Theft By NSA Contractor 'Breathtaking' In Longevity, Scale

Federal prosecutors said in court documents that they plan to file Espionage Act charges against a former NSA contractor accused of stealing a huge trove of government secrets.

Water released so far by emergency spillways at Oroville Dam in Northern California washed away roadways, eroded the landscape and flooded communities downstream.

With More Rain Forecast, Crews Work To Reinforce Oroville Dam

Water damage to an emergency spillway on the Oroville Dam in Northern California prompted the evacuation of nearly 200,000 people from the area. More rain is forecast for the region this week.

As Rauner Touts Accomplishments, Dems Hear "Alternative Facts"

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner struck an upbeat tone in his third State of the State address Wednesday. He also tried to project an image of someone…

Everything Is Fair Game In 'Known And Strange Things'

Teju Cole's new essay collection covers politics, poetry, music and even Snapchat. "I love to live things," he says — and he recommends Miles Davis as a cure for election season stress.

Top row, from left: David Malpass, Howard Lorber, Harold Hamm; Bottom row, from left: Steve Mnuchin, Tom Barrack, John Paulson

Trump Names Wall Street And Real Estate Titans As Economic Advisers

Donald Trump's list is heavy with successful Wall Street and real estate industry figures, but short of actual economists.

Russian Paralympic Team Faces Olympics Ban Amid Doping Allegations

The Russian Paralympic team faces a ban from the Rio games next month, due to allegations of widespread doping. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to journalist Rebecca Ruiz about the charges.

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