Associated Press
Obama, McCain to talk economy
Students pose with a cardboard cutout of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama outside the site of a tonight's presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. With less than three weeks until the Nov. 4 election and the momentum moving in Obama's direction, the 6 p.m. debate offers Sen. John McCain what could be one of his last big chances to persuade voters to give the race another look.
U.S. possibly facing long, deep recession
The U.S. has not endured a deep and prolonged recession in more than a quarter century. But unlike the last two relatively short recessions, this one could be much longer and more severe, with potential anxiety and job losses not seen in many years.
Feds fail to outfit firefighting planes
The Bush administration has failed to outfit massive California Air National Guard cargo planes for firefighting duty despite pressure from the military and elected officials as the state confronts the worst of its wildfire season.