The Texas attorney general releases statement on death row inmate’s case The statement from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton “corrects falsehoods” from critics who say death row inmate Robert Roberson was unjustifiably convicted in the death of his toddler child. Read more on NPR

A Pennsylvania farming family struggles to find their place in Trump’s GOP On a visit to a sprawling history-rich farmer’s market and a family farm, NPR asks people with agricultural and rural interests, what’s on your mind as you cast your vote? Read more on NPR

Want to understand the dramatic shift in Latino views on abortion? Go to Arizona Arizona has seen rising support for abortion rights among Latinos. The reasons are varied and complicated. Read more on NPR

Senior sprinter Julia ‘Hurricane’ Hawkins dies at 108 Hawkins became a darling of the track and field world when she took up running at 100 years old. She died in Baton Rouge, La., this week. Read more on NPR

Some colleges are targeting financial aid to middle-class families Many middle-income families are frustrated by the cost of higher education, feeling they earn too much for financial aid, but not enough to pay for it themselves. Read more on NPR

A Good Guy: 279 Hours “Have you ever tried to overthrow the U.S. government?” Marine Sgt. Joshua Abate was in the middle of a routine polygraph test to receive top-secret clearance when he made an extraordinary admission: He had followed the crowd that broke into the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. This admission leads…

Los Angeles Times editor resigns after newspaper withholds presidential endorsement The Los Angeles editorials editor Times resigned after the newspaper’s owner blocked the editorial board’s plans to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president, a journalism trade publication reported. Read more on NPR

U.S. says North Korea has sent troops to Russia for training The deployment raises the potential for the North Koreans to join Russian forces in Ukraine and suggests expanded military ties between the two nations as Moscow seeks weapons and troops. Read more on NPR

North Carolina government calculates Hurricane Helene damages, needs at least $53B The estimate includes damages and potential investments to prevent similar destruction in future storms. Read more on NPR

Boeing machinists reject latest proposal, and a bruising six-week strike continues Striking machinists voted to reject an agreement that would have boosted wages by 35%. It’s another blow for Boeing, which reported a $6 billion quarterly loss on Wednesday. Read more on NPR