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A new analysis by the Sunlight Foundation examines corporations that expend the most money in Washington on campaign contributions and lobbying. Defense contractors and finance giants lead the pack.

"It is with great sadness that I confirm that a number of young Irish citizens have lost their lives," says Ireland's foreign minister.

The U.S. is appealing because of its high standard of living and lack of an extradition treaty with China. The U.S. is also reluctant to arrest suspects unless provided with solid information.

Nashville's on the brink of elimination after being shut out by the Penguins Thursday night in Pittsburgh. The Penguins are one win away from a second consecutive Stanley Cup trophy. Game 6 is Sunday.

The Constitutional Court cited vote-counting irregularities in overturning the result, which is unprecedented in Austria's post-war history.

Every child needs help from parents and teachers to develop his or her attention span, argues a researcher.

Also: George Saunders wins the Story Prize; and the murder trial continues for "blade runner" Oscar Pistorius.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to Gerry Yandel, executive editor of The Virgin lslands Daily News, about what life is like for those living on the islands more than a month after Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

"Portions of St. John are scheduled to be restored by the middle of next week," the power utility says. The U.S. Virgin Islands — home to more than 100,000 Americans — remains under boil-water orders.

An 80-year-old Japanese mountain climber has become the oldest person to reach the summit. But that record may not last. His 81-year-old Nepalese rival plans to make the ascent again next week.

Dias Kadyrbayev went to college with Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. He pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice for getting rid of a computer and fireworks in Tsarnaev's room.

Donald Trump's "sheriff star" tweet marks another unforced error for the campaign, in what's become an almost constant stream of blunders.