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Thousands of Russian troops are taking part in war games on NATO's border, in an exercise that imagines a conflict with the West. It's the biggest show of Russian military might since the Cold War.

Also: Smoke from western wildfires blows across the U.S.; Education Secretary DeVos will speak on enforcing Title IX sexual assault protections; and here's what happens to cars after a hurricane.

Children's author Roald Dahl would have turned 100 this week. To celebrate, the OED added 6 words and expressions from Dahl's writing. For example: golden ticket, Oompa Loompa and Scrumdiddlyumptious.

There is no law that defines the qualifications for governor of Kansas. A half-dozen high school boys have declared they're running, even though many can't yet vote.

To end his marriage, a Muslim man in India only needs to say 'talaq,' meaning divorce. A growing movement wants to change this practice.

It's the bear body-positive competition you didn't know you needed.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Emory University Professor Andra Gillespie about Georgia's 6th Congressional district race between Lucy McBath and incumbent Karen Handel.

Also: U.S., South Korea engage in a "show of force" to gain North Korea's attention; a wildfire destroys 10 California homes; and France's new president moves to change French labor laws.

The American Red Cross forced out a top official amid sexual misconduct accusations, but it still gave glowing references when asked by an aid organization seeking to hire him, ProPublica reports.

President Trump's decision to hold onto his many businesses while in office has generated criticism from ethics experts. But among his supporters, the issue doesn't seem to be registering much so far.

Also: Illinois officials seek federal court oversight of the Chicago police department; flooding paralyzes parts of India; and former White House press secretary Sean Spicer meets the Pope.

The dead sharks, mostly endangered hammerheads, were part of a 300-ton haul of fish found on a Chinese boat off the Galápagos Islands. An Ecuadorean judge fined and jailed the crew up to four years.