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It's been 10 years since the start of a devastating water crisis in Flint, Mich.
by Steve Carmody
This month marks the 10th anniversary of the event that led to the Flint water crisis. The question remains 10 years later: "Is Flint's water safe to drink?"
Clinton Explains How Her Economic Plan Differs From Trump's Ideas
Steve Inskeep talks to Jared Bernstein of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and Douglas Holtz-Eakin of the conservative think tank American Action Forum about Hillary Clinton's speech.
2 Resign From Panel Set Up To Rehab Panama's Financial System
by Carrie Kahn
Millions of documents — dubbed the Panama Papers — were released earlier this year that showed how a local law firm hid the money of the world's rich and famous in offshore accounts.
Trump Grabs Recent Media Headlines But They're Mostly Negative
by Tamara Keith
The vast majority of political headlines have been about Donald Trump. Hillary Clinton is fine with the attention Trump has been getting because the stories have been dragging down his poll numbers.
Couple Videos Woman Driving With Her Feet; Phone In Both Hands
An unidentified woman driving on the Schuylkill Expressway in Philadelphia caught the attention of Sarah and Shawn Delong. They noticed she was driving with her feet while talking on the telephone.
New TV Series Rely On Nostalgia To Hook Viewers
by Eric Deggans
From Happy Days to The Wonder Years, television has long looked to the past for inspiration. Some new shows dig into 1980s and '90s nostalgia: The Get Down, Stranger Things and MacGyver among them.
It Was A Gold Day For The USA In Rio Summer Olympics
by Tom Goldman
Swimming sensation Michael Phelps added to his gold medal tally and, for the first time, an African-American female swimmer won gold. And, the U.S. women continued their dominance in gymnastics.
A Is For August And Animation. 3 Animated Movies Debut This Month
Renee Montagne talks to Crystal Bell of MTV News, who walks us through this month's animated films: Pete's Dragon, Kubo and the Two Strings and a more adult animated film, Sausage Party.
Crash-Landing Survivor Wins Sweepstakes Prize
Mohamed Basheer was on a plane that crash-landed in Dubai. After he left the burning plane, he bought a ticket in a contest sponsored by the duty-free shops at Dubai's airport, and he won $1 million.
Rep. Dingell Presses Clinton To Talk More About Trade Issues
Hillary Clinton addresses the economy in a speech on Thursday. Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell, who represents Michigan's12th district, who says trade is a big issue there.