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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.
Clinton Prepares For 'Difficult, Challenging' Debate With Trump
by Mara Liasson
The stakes are high for both candidates in the first presidential debate next Monday. We start today with a look at what Hillary Clinton needs to accomplish. Tomorrow, Donald Trump.
DOJ Unseals Criminal Complaint Against Ahmad Khan Rahami
by Dina Temple-Raston
Investigators say the suspect may have been motivated by a hatred for U.S. foreign policy. In a handwritten journal, investigators say he lauded terrorists who have attacked the U.S. in the past.
Political Money Trail: From Big Donors' Wallets To Field Operations
by Peter Overby
The Hillary Victory Fund raises major contributions and distributes the cash to Democratic organizations up and down the line. We follow the money from George Soros to field canvassers in Virginia.
Video Prompts Questions In Tulsa Police Shooting Of An Unarmed Black Man
David Greene talks to Dewey Bartlett, the mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma, about the aftermath of Friday's fatal shooting by police of an unarmed African-American motorist.
Curtis Hanson, Who Directed 'L.A. Confidential,' Dies At 71
David Greene and Steve Inskeep look back on the career of Hollywood director Curtis Hanson, who died on Tuesday at age 71. Hanson was also an Oscar-winning screenwriter.
November Voters Will Be Asked To Raise Taxes To Fund Transit Projects
by David Schaper
Ballot measures in more than 30 cities would raise $200 billion to expand rail and bus lines, to build new transit stations and to fix and replace aging transit infrastructure.
After Bombings, Clinton And Trump Press Issue Of Homegrown Terrorism
Steve Inskeep talks to Del Wilber of the Los Angeles Times about where Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump stand on homegrown terrorism, and how they would make America safer if they were president.
Outnumbering Boomers, Millennials Look For Economic Opportunity
by Asma Khalid
U.S. millennials have overtaken baby boomers as the largest generation. Their economic interests are unique but also diverse — ranging from college debt to affordable childcare and decent paying jobs.
Editor Calls Out Facebook For Decision To Block Iconic Vietnam War Photo
David Greene talks to Espin Egil Hansen, a newspaper editor in Norway, who says Facebook needs to admit it is a powerful editor, and has to take more responsibility for its editorial decisions.
Air Cannon In Mexico Used To Deliver Marijuana Across U.S. Border
Across the border from Douglas, Ariz., Mexican police discovered a van with a 10-foot air cannon. The U.S. Border Patrol says a single shot delivered 60 pounds of marijuana.
Hollywood Mega Couple 'Brangelina' To Divorce
Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt. Stephen Thompson from our Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast says be sensitive. They have 6 children and this is going to affect their lives going forward.
Refugee Summit Held On Sidelines Of U.N. General Assembly Meeting
by Deborah Amos
In his farewell appearance at the U.N., Obama made an impassioned plea for rich countries to do more to aid refugees. Leading companies have come forward with ways they can help employ refugees.