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International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach says new changes will boost female participation in the Olympics and attract young, urban viewers. He is seen here last fall, with Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike (right) and an interpreter.

Olympics Shift: IOC Doubles Number Of Mixed-Gender Events, Adds 5 Sports

The IOC says it will get closer to gender balance among Olympic athletes, boosting women to nearly 49 percent of the total at the Tokyo 2020 Games, from 45.6 percent in Rio.

Anthony Scaramucci, whose tenure at the White House was short but attention-getting, made a splash in the first round of voting in the NPR Top Political Story of the Year Bracket.

NPR Bracket, Round 1 Results: Top Seeds Advance, 'The Mooch' With An Upset

Voting continues Wednesday for you to decide the top political story of the year. After the first round of voting, there are 32 stories left with some big match ups ahead.

Czech President Milos Zeman speaks in Prague after polling stations closed for the Czech Republic's presidential election Saturday. He finished first but will have to face a challenger in a runoff.

Pro-Russian Incumbent Wins First Round In Czech Presidential Election

Czech President Milos Zeman has spoken in support of Vladimir Putin and was an early supporter of Donald Trump. Pro-European challenger Jiri Drahos will face him in a runoff election later this month.

Starting Oct. 6, McDonald's Egg McMuffin and other breakfast items will be served all day at U.S. franchises.

McDonald's: You Deserve A Hash Brown All Day

Every McDonald's restaurant in the U.S. will offer breakfast menu items all day, starting Oct. 6.

Swett Tavern has many updates, including a new horseshoe-shaped bar, an extra party room and a stage area, according to the real estate listing.

For Sale: South Dakota Town With Bar, $399,000

The prairie hamlet of Swett — population 2 plus a dog — comes with 6 acres, a house, three trailers, an old tire shop and a Volvo semi. If you don't have the money, no Swett.

Old file photo of Husky Stadium. The current stadium will host its final football game Saturday night when UW plays No. 6 Oregon. Much of it will then be demolished and replaced in a $250 million upgrade. What's your best Husky Stadium memory?

UW hosts Oregon, bids farewell to old Husky Stadium Saturday

It's perhaps the most fitting way to end an era at Husky Stadium. The University of Washington hosts No. 6 Oregon on Saturday night in a Pac-12 showdown…

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