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What books that touch on topics of race would you recommend to a not-so-bookish teen? A reader asks us to share our suggestions.

Roughly 7,500 people have sought shelter after Hurricane Harvey at state parks in Texas.

An eccentric millionaire from Santa Fe hid a chest full of gold and precious gems in the Rocky Mountains six years ago. Today, thousands of treasure hunters are obsessed with finding it.

The FBI says the practice of locking computer systems in exchange for money has become increasingly common, and that cities, schools and hospitals are especially vulnerable to hackers.

The Pentagon recommends closing 33 major bases and realigning another 29. In total, it seeks to shut more than 150 military installations. The government estimates the cuts would result in a net loss of 29,000 military and civilian jobs at a savings of nearly $49 billion over 20 years. It is the first round of base closings proposed in a decade.

In Fallujah, Iraq, crowds angry over a U.S. "friendly fire" incident that killed at least nine people stage angry protests. Meanwhile, in Najaf, the U.S. military seeks to rein in militia force loyal to the slain Shiite cleric Ayatollah Hakim. NPR's Emily Harris reports.

As U.S. forces seek an interim administration to run Iraq until elections can be held, the Iraqi National Congress -- a group that opposed Saddam from exile -- is likely to have major influence. Shia Muslims also expect to play a part. Hear from NPR's Jackie Northam, NPR's Melissa Block and Christian Science Monitor reporter Peter Ford.

U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell urges NATO forces to play a formal role in Iraq following the scheduled transfer of power to an interim government on June 30. Powell also says the Bush administration will seek a new U.N. Security Council resolution to support the power transfer, and also approve a U.S. military presence in Iraq after power is handed over. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

A day after the third and final presidential debate, both President Bush and Sen. John Kerry visit Nevada. Public opinion polls gave Senator Kerry the advantage in each of the three debates, but they also show a very close race. Hear NPR's Scott Horsley and NPR's Don Gonyea.

Rep. Martin Frost (D-TX) announces he will run to succeed Rep. Richard Gephardt (D-MO) as House minority leader. Gephardt said Wednesday he's giving up the post. Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) is also expected to run for minority leader. NPR News reports.