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Timber mill workers in Montana have a tough time finding affordable housing
by Austin Amestoy
One of the last remaining sawmills in Montana is closing, but not for lack of logs. Housing is too expensive for the labor force, and the mill can't hire enough workers.
3 Americans could be released as part of the deal to get hostages out of Gaza
by Franco Ordoñez
The three could be released as part of the first phase of the deal to get hostages out of Gaza, a deal that the U.S. helped broker between Israel and Hamas.
Wisconsin's Supreme Court hears case that may mean new legislative maps for the state
by Rich Kremer
New districts could be on the way for Wisconsin's state legislature. The state's Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case that could mean new legislative maps.
In Wisconsin, a lot of training goes into being a cheese tester
by Maayan Silver
Two hundred and fifty people applied for five part-time jobs to taste cheese. Their goal? To help cheesemakers create a creamier cheddar or more melty mozzarella.
Morning news brief
by Michel Martin
Israel and Hamas agree to a four-day pause in fighting to free some hostages. Sam Altman will return to OpenAI as CEO. Wisconsin's Supreme Court hears case that could change district voting maps.
28 years after his death, Compton is honoring legendary rapper Eazy-E
Eazy, whose real name Eric Wright, was a native of the California city and propelled West Coast rap into the spotlight as a member of NWA. A block of Auto Drive will be named after him.
Families of hostages captured by Hamas have waited weeks for their release
Boaz Atzili's family members have been missing since Hamas raided the kibbutz where they lived. NPR's Michel Martin talks to Atzili about his hopes for a hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas.
Some Americans will be among the first phase of hostages released by Hamas
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Brett McGurk, White House coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa, about the deal with Israel and Hamas for a pause in fighting and the release of hostages.
Argentina's President-elect Javier Milei has a plan to fight inflation: dollarization
In the face of 142% annualized inflation, Argentina's president-elect has advocated for "dollarization" — making the U.S. dollar the country's official currency.
Mobile home park caretaker was a shrewd investor. He left millions to N.H. town
Geoffrey Holt led a modest life in Hinsdale. He didn't own a car, a TV or have much furniture, The Associated Press reports. He died in June and left his entire estate — $3.8 million — to the town.
Israel and Hamas agree to a cease-fire deal to free some hostages, Qatar says
Under a deal mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the U.S., Israel and Hamas have agreed to a four-day pause in fighting to allow the release of 50 women and children being held by militants in Gaza.
On this day 60 years ago: President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas
Sixty years ago, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. TV and film writer Hunter Ingram has watched many of the specials released this year to mark the anniversary, and has recommendations.