The slowest of trailblazers: Better DNA testing means trafficked turtles can go home New technology is making it easier to find the origins of trafficked wildlife so they can be released back to the habitat they came from, instead of languishing for decades as sometimes happens. Read more on NPR

Here’s who’s on ballots in the 7 states likely to decide the presidential election With the presidential election considered a toss up, the votes that third-party and independent candidates receive in key states could decide the White House. Here’s who’s on those state ballots. Read more on NPR

Iran remains on the sidelines as the Israel-Hezbollah fight intensifies As the battle between Israel and Hezbollah intensifies, western nations aim to prevent the conflict from spiraling into a broader regional war –- one that could draw in Iran, Hezbollah’s key backer. Read more on NPR

First Black country club gets more than love in its coffers Nation’s first Black country club gets some love Read more on NPR

Tropical Storm Helene is forecast to become a major hurricane as it nears Florida Helene is forecast to intensify rapidly over the Gulf of Mexico before making landfall in Florida on Thursday. Residents are urged to make preparations — and in many counties, evacuate — before then. Read more on NPR

Missouri executes man prosecutors thought innocent. And, FAFSA’s disastrous launch Missouri executed Marcellus Williams yesterday, a man prosecutors believed was innocent. And, why FAFSA’s launch was so disastrous. Read more on NPR

‘Echoes of Wisdom’ review: Zelda leads a worthwhile remix, not a revolution Nintendo’s latest game is the first to truly star Zelda in the series that has borne her name since 1986. It boasts innovative mechanics but is still a little too linked to the past. Read more on NPR