Hamas says its political leader has been killed by an Israeli strike, raising fears of escalation in the region. The Federal reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady today. Wildfires have burned more than 750,000 acres in California this year. The triathlon events have gone ahead at the Paris Olympic Games, after concerns about the safety of the River Seine. Plus. R. Kelly wants the Supreme Court to overturn some of his sex crimes convictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices