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While that's great news for the almost 10 million workers affected, 20 other states still pay minimum-wage workers the federal rate of $7.25 an hour.

About 1.6 million tons of carbon dioxide will be captured annually from a coal-burning power plant near Houston. Then the CO2 will be injected into a nearby oil field to help boost crude production.

The Associated Press can't call any races until polls close in their respective state. Here's a breakdown of when that will happen.

Inflation accelerated in August as Americans paid more for gasoline and groceries. Over the last 12 months, consumer prices have risen 2.9%.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with KNPR listener Calvin Siemer of Henderson, Nev., and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WNIJ listener Scott Anderson of Beloit, Wisconsin, along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben plays the puzzle along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and KXJZ listener Nori Aquino of Sacramento, Calif.

New York Times reporter Dave Philipps says a top-secret special ops unit disregarded official protocols to pick targets for airstrikes, resulting in the death of thousands of farmers and families.

Maggie Haberman, who's spent years covering Trump, discusses his behavior on the campaign trail, including his insistence on responding to every slight — even when it undermines his appeal to voters.

So far during the 2013 wildfire season, more than 800 homes and businesses have burned to the ground, nearly 1.6 million acres were scorched and over 23,000 blazes have required suppression. And two dozen firefighters have died. But as dramatic as it's been, the season has yet to kick into high gear.