Morning news brief
Two Israeli Embassy aides were killed in a shooting in Washington, D.C., the Israeli military will move to take full control of Gaza, Republicans are split over tax and border security package.
Cybersecurity Conference Includes 'Hackers For Hillary' Fundraiser
A Hillary Clinton fundraiser will take place at BlackHat in Las Vegas. Cybersecurity experts there say they support her over Donald Trump despite all the controversy over her email server.
For Mont. Fire Evacuees, Forest Thinning Didn't Happen Soon Enough
Firefighters call the Roaring Lion Fire one of the worst they've ever seen. A common refrain among evacuees: The Forest Service should more aggressively thin forests to prevent fires and create jobs.
How To Get A Bear Off Your Truck? This Garbage Man Found Out
A bear in New Mexico climbed atop a garbage truck and rode at least 5 miles. (Maybe he thought it was an Uber?) Finally the driver took a suggestion to back up to a tree so the bear could climb down.
Atheists In Australia Tell Jedi They're Mucking Up The Census
As of 2011, 64,000 Australians claimed their religion as "Jedi." An atheist organization urged them not to do so in the upcoming census, saying it makes Australia look more religious than it is.
Shipping Industry Officials Fight Pay Raise For Great Lakes Freighter Pilots
The Coast Guard recommended a 58 percent salary hike for ship pilots on the Great Lakes. Shipping companies and associations are suing, saying the hike could push freighters to carry cargo elsewhere.
At Kansas City Shakespeare Festival, 'Something Beautiful And Magical'
Shakespeare in the Park — Southmoreland Park in Kansas City. As part of our summer series "The World's a Stage," we visit a rollicking performance of "Twelfth Night".
Rio's Olympic Village: Patriotic Manicures, Not A Lot Of Coffee
Athletes from around the world are arriving at the Olympic Village set up just for them. It's a huge place offering a chance to grab a burger or have your nails adorned with your home country's flag.
Theologian: Allowing Female Deacons Wouldn't Be A Step Toward Priesthood
Renee Montagne talks to theologian Phyllis Zagano, an advocate of a greater role for women in the Catholic Church, who was just named to Pope Francis' commission on women deacons.
'Hillbilly Elegy' Author On The White Working Class And America's Greatness
Steve Inskeep talks with J.D. Vance, whose new book "Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis" looks at why the white working class is broken and how that helps explain the phenomenon of Donald Trump.
Donald Trump And A Church Steeped In 'Positive Thinking'
Steve Inskeep talks with Michael Cromartie, vice president of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, which examines the role of religion in public life, about Trump's ties to Marble Collegiate Church.
